Kildermot Abbey

Monastery informationOther namesKildermot Church, Kildermott AbbeyOrderPremonstratensians (Norbertines)Established13th centuryDioceseAchonryArchitectureStatusruinedHeritage designation

Designations
National monument of Ireland
Official name	Kildermot Church
Reference no.	402

StyleNormanSiteLocationKildermot, Attymass, County MayoCoordinates54°03′30″N 9°05′25″W / 54.058363°N 9.090197°W / 54.058363; -9.090197Visible remainschurchPublic accessyes

Kildermot Abbey is a former Premonstratensian Priory and National Monument located in County Mayo, Ireland.^[1]

Location

Kildermot Abbey is located on the west bank of Ballymore Lough, 1 km northwest of Attymass.^[2][3]

History

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

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]

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