Molana Priory, Early Christian monastery in County Waterford, Ireland.
The ruins of Molana Priory stand on what was once Dairinish Island, connected to the mainland by dams built in 1806.
Founded in 501 by St. Molanfide, the monastery transformed into an Augustinian priory in the 12th century and continued operating until its dissolution in 1541.
The monks of Molana contributed to the creation of the Collectio Hibernensis, an important compilation of Irish church laws in the 8th century.
The priory ruins include a church measuring 17 meters in length, a refectory spanning 21 meters, and architectural elements from different construction periods.
The site contains a memorial plaque dedicated to Raymond Fitzgerald, installed during 19th-century modifications by the Smyth family of Ballynatray House.
Location: County Waterford
Inception: 6 century
GPS coordinates: 51.99800,-7.88421
Latest update: March 6, 2025 14:14
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