Cill Diarmada | |||||||||
Monastery information | |||||||||
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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 |
Kildermot Abbey is a former Premonstratensian Priory and National Monument located in County Mayo, Ireland. [1]
Kildermot Abbey is located on the west bank of Ballymore Lough, 1 km northwest of Attymass. [2] [3]
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]
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]