1265 – Augustinian Abbey, Ballintubber, Co. Mayo

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A monastery was founded here for the Augustinians in 1216, but was largely rebuilt in 1265 after a fire. Dissolved in 1542, the Augustinians returned in 1635 before Cromwellian forces destroyed much of the complex in 1653. Partially restored by the Board of Public Works in 1846 and 1889.

Map is being rolled out, not all buildings are mapped yet.