Summary
Kildermot Abbey is a former Premonstratensian Priory and National Monument located in County Mayo, Ireland.[1]
Cill Diarmada | |||||||||
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| Other names | Kildermot Church, Kildermott Abbey | ||||||||
| Order | Premonstratensians (Norbertines) | ||||||||
| Established | 13th century | ||||||||
| Diocese | Achonry | ||||||||
| Architecture | |||||||||
| Status | ruined | ||||||||
| Heritage designation |
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| Style | Norman | ||||||||
| Site | |||||||||
| Location | Kildermot, Attymass, County Mayo | ||||||||
| Coordinates | 54°03′30″N 9°05′25″W / 54.058363°N 9.090197°W | ||||||||
| Visible remains | church | ||||||||
| Public access | yes | ||||||||
Location edit
Kildermot Abbey is located on the west bank of Ballymore Lough, 1 km northwest of Attymass.[2][3]
History edit
Kildermot Abbey was founded Premonstratensian Canons (Norbertines), who were already established in the area at this time.[citation needed]
It is possible the Abbey and its townland are now known as Kildermot due to patronage by the Mac Diarmada; no connection to any St Dermot can be claimed.[citation needed]
The Abbey was partially destroyed after the Penal Laws of 1697.[citation needed]
Two holy water fonts from the Abbey were recovered from the lake by a Mr. Thomas Gallagher. One has been returned to the Abbey, while the other is in the National Museum of Ireland.[citation needed]
Kildermot Abbey became a National Monument in 1939.[citation needed]
Dawn Mass is celebrated annually at the ruins on Easter Sunday.[4]
Building edit
The church's west gable is pulled down, but the foundation is still traceable. Its side walls and east gable remain.
In this gable is a lancet window, widened inside and arched above, fashioned of rudely cut stones. The whole church measures 5.5 m × 3.5 m (18 ft × 11 ft).[5]
References edit
- ^ "Attymass Parish « Father Peyton Center". Fatherpeytoncentre.ie.
- ^ "Connaught Telegraph - Attymass celebrates missionary work of saint patrick". Con-telegraph.ie.
- ^ "The Grid West Project : First Report" (PDF). Eirgridgroup.com. Retrieved 26 December 2018.
- ^ "History created on Easter Sunday at Mayo Abbey - Manchester Irish Festival". Manchesteririshfestival.co.uk.
- ^ "Mayo Paradise Possible - Western Ireland > Mayo > Resources > Kildermott Abbey". Paradisepossible.ie.