Mainistir Chnoc Muaidhe

Abbeyknockmoy (Mainistir Chnoc Muaidhe—the Abbey of Muaidh's Hill) is a parish village in County Galway whose name derives directly from the Cistercian monastery founded there in the late 12th century. The abbey was established around 1190 by Cathal Crobhdearg Ua Conchobair, King of Connacht, in fulfilment of a vow made before his victory over English forces under Almeric de St. Lawrence. Ciste...