Monasteranenagh Abbey

Monasteranenagh Abbey
Mainistir an Aonaigh
Monasteranenagh Abbey is located in Ireland
Monasteranenagh Abbey
Location within Ireland
Monastery information
Other namesMonaster-an-Aonagh; Eanach; Monaster-na-maighe; Maigue; Maio; Manister; Nenagh; Nenay
OrderCistercians
Established1148
Disestablished1580
People
Founder(s)Toirdelbhach mac Diarmaida Ua Briain
Architecture
Statusruined
StyleNorman
Site
LocationMonaster South, Dooradoyle, County Limerick
Coordinates52°31′01″N 8°39′46″W / 52.516850°N 8.662752°W / 52.516850; -8.662752
Public accessyes
Official nameMonasteranenagh Abbey Abbey (Cistercian)
Reference no.171

Monasteranenagh Abbey is a medieval friary and national monument located in County Limerick, Ireland.[1][2] It is in the civil parish of Monasteranenagh.[3]

  1. ^ T.J. Westropp, 'History of the Abbey and Battles of Monasteranenagh, Croom, County Limerick, 1148-1603', Journal of the Royal Historical and Archaeological Association of Ireland, IX issue 80 (1889), p. 232-38 (Internet Archive).
  2. ^ "Ancient Egypt and Archaeology Web Site - Archaeology - Cistercian Abbey at Monasteranenagh, County Limerick, Ireland". www.ancient-egypt.co.uk.
  3. ^ "Mainistir an Aonaigh/Monasteranenagh". Placenames Database of Ireland. Retrieved 21 February 2024.