Kildermot Abbey

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

Kildermot Abbey
Cill Diarmada
	Location within Ireland
Monastery information
Other names	Kildermot Church, Kildermott Abbey
Order	Premonstratensians (Norbertines)
Established	13th century
Diocese	Achonry
Architecture
Status	ruined
Heritage designation
Designations
National Monument of Ireland
Official name	Kildermot Church
Reference no.	402
Style	Norman
Site
Location	Kildermot, Attymass, County Mayo
Coordinates	54°03′30″N9°05′25″W / 54.058363°N 9.090197°W
Visible remains	church
Public access	yes

Last updated September 08, 2023

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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References

↑ "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.

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[1] "Attymass Parish « Father Peyton Center". Fatherpeytoncentre.ie.

[2] "Connaught Telegraph - Attymass celebrates missionary work of saint patrick". Con-telegraph.ie.

[3] "The Grid West Project : First Report" (PDF). Eirgridgroup.com . Retrieved 26 December 2018.

[4] "History created on Easter Sunday at Mayo Abbey - Manchester Irish Festival". Manchesteririshfestival.co.uk.

[5] "Mayo Paradise Possible - Western Ireland > Mayo > Resources > Kildermott Abbey". Paradisepossible.ie.

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