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St Saviour's Priory, Wicklow
St Saviour's Priory () is a ruined Augustinian monastery in Glendalough, County Wicklow, Ireland. History The priory was likely founded 1162, which is when Lorcán Ua Tuathail, also known as St. Laurence O'Toole the founder, was made Archbishop of Dublin. Diarmait Mac Murchadha, the King of Leinster, was likely involved in the monastery's foundation. St Saviour's is roughly contemporary with Ferns Abbey, Baltinglass Abbey, and likely also Killeshin Church. It is located three quarters of a mile to the east of the city, on the South bank of the river flowing from the two lakes, on a narrow floodplain to the south-east of the core of the Glendalough monastic site. The priory's relative isolation from the rest of the campus is thought to be a result of resentment towards the Augustinians by the long-established monastic community who occupied the site. Architecture St Saviour's monastery or priory consists of three parts, the nave, the chancel and a domestic room to the nor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Augustinians
Augustinians are members of several religious orders that follow the Rule of Saint Augustine, written about 400 A.D. by Augustine of Hippo. There are two distinct types of Augustinians in Catholic religious orders dating back to the 12th–13th centuries: * Various congregations of Canons Regular also follow the Rule of Saint Augustine, embrace the evangelical counsels and lead a semi-monastic life, while remaining committed to pastoral care appropriate to their primary vocation as priests. They generally form one large community which might serve parishes in the vicinity, and are organized into autonomous congregations. * Several orders of friars who live a mixed religious life of contemplation and apostolic ministry. The largest and most familiar is the Order of Saint Augustine (OSA), founded in 1244 and originally known as the Hermits of Saint Augustine (OESA). They are commonly known as the Austin Friars in England. Two other orders, the Order of Augustinian Recollects ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Glendalough
Glendalough (; ) is a glacial valley in County Wicklow, Ireland, renowned for an Early Medieval monastic settlement founded in the 6th century by St Kevin. From 1825 to 1957, the head of the Glendalough Valley was the site of a galena lead mine. Glendalough is also a recreational area for picnics, for walking along networks of maintained trails of varying difficulty, and also for rock climbing. History Kevin, a descendant of one of the ruling families in Leinster, studied as a boy under the care of three holy men: Eoghan, Lochan and Eanna. During this time, he went to Glendalough. He was to return later, with a small group of monks to found a monastery where the 'two rivers form a confluence'. Kevin's writings discuss his fighting "knights" at Glendalough; scholars today believe this refers to his process of self-examination and his personal temptations. His fame as a holy man spread and he attracted numerous followers. He died in about 618, traditionally on 3 June. For the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
County Wicklow
County Wicklow ( ; ) is a Counties of Ireland, county in Republic of Ireland, Ireland. The last of the traditional 32 counties, having been formed as late as 1606 in Ireland, 1606, it is part of the Eastern and Midland Region and the Provinces of Ireland, province of Leinster. It is bordered by the Irish Sea to the east and the counties of County Wexford, Wexford to the south, County Carlow, Carlow to the southwest, County Kildare, Kildare to the west, and South Dublin and Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown to the north. Wicklow is named after its county town of Wicklow, which derives from the name (Old Norse for "Vikings' Meadow"). Wicklow County Council is the Local government in the Republic of Ireland, local authority for the county, which had a population of 155,258 at the 2022 census of Ireland, 2022 census. Colloquially known as the "Garden of Ireland" for its scenerywhich includes extensive woodlands, nature trails, beaches, and ancient ruins while allowing for a multitude of w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Republic Of Ireland
Ireland ( ), also known as the Republic of Ireland (), is a country in Northwestern Europe, north-western Europe consisting of 26 of the 32 Counties of Ireland, counties of the island of Ireland, with a population of about 5.4 million. Its capital city, capital and largest city is Dublin, on the eastern side of the island, with a population of over 1.5 million. The sovereign state shares its only land border with Northern Ireland, which is Countries of the United Kingdom, part of the United Kingdom. It is otherwise surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean, with the Celtic Sea to the south, St George's Channel to the south-east and the Irish Sea to the east. It is a Unitary state, unitary, parliamentary republic. The legislature, the , consists of a lower house, ; an upper house, ; and an elected President of Ireland, president () who serves as the largely ceremonial head of state, but with some important powers and duties. The head of government is the (prime minister, ), ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lorcán Ua Tuathail
Lorcán Ua Tuathail, known in English as Laurence O'Toole and in French as Laurent d'Eu (1128 – 14 November 1180), was Archbishop of Dublin (Catholic Church), Archbishop of Dublin at the time of the Norman invasion of Ireland. Lorcán played a prominent role in the Irish Church Reform Movement of the 12th century and mediated between the parties during and after the invasion. He was canonised in 1225 by Pope Honorius III. Early life Lorcán was born at Kilkea, County Kildare, Ireland, the youngest of four sons of King Muirchertach Ua Tuathail of the Uí Muiredaig, a branch of the Uí Dúnlainge dynasty. However, Castledermot claims him as well. His mother was an O'Byrne princess of the Uí Fáelán branch of the Uí Dúnlainge.Grattan-Flood, William. "St. Lawrence O'Toole." ''The Catholic Encyclopedia''. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Archbishop Of Dublin
The Archbishop of Dublin () is an Episcopal polity, archiepiscopal title which takes its name from Dublin, Republic of Ireland, Ireland. Since the Reformation in Ireland, Reformation, there have been parallel apostolic successions to the title: one in the Catholic Church and the other in the Church of Ireland. The archbishop of each Christian denomination, denomination also holds the title of Primacy of Ireland, Primate of Ireland. History The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Dublin, diocese of Dublin was formally established by Sigtrygg Silkbeard, Sigtrygg (Sitric) Silkbeard, Kings of Dublin, King of Dublin in 1028, . ''Diocese of Dublin and Glendalough''. Retrieved on 31 March 2010. and the first bishop, Donat, Bishop of Dublin, Dúnán, was consecrated in about the same year. The diocese of Dublin was subject to the Province of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Diarmaid Mac Murchadha
Diarmait Mac Murchada (Irish language, Modern Irish: ''Diarmaid Mac Murchadha''; Anglicisation, anglicised as Dermot MacMurrough or Dermot MacMurphy; – c. 1 May 1171), was Kings of Leinster, King of Leinster in Ireland from 1127 to 1171. In 1167, he was deposed by the High King of Ireland, Ruaidrí Ua Conchobair. To recover his kingdom, Mac Murchada solicited help from King Henry II of England. His issue unresolved, he gained the military support of the Richard de Clare, 2nd Earl of Pembroke (otherwise known as "Strongbow"), thus initiating the Anglo-Norman invasion of Ireland. In exchange for his aid, Mac Murchada promised Strongbow the hand in marriage of his daughter Aoife MacMurrough, Aoife and the right to succeed to the List of kings of Leinster, Kingship of Leinster. Henry II then mounted a larger Anglo-Norman invasion of Ireland, second invasion in 1171 to ensure his control over Strongbow, resulting in the Norman Lordship of Ireland. Mac Murchada was later known as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ferns Abbey
Ferns Abbey () is a ruined Augustinians, Augustinian abbey in Ferns, County Wexford, Ferns, County Wexford, Republic of Ireland, Ireland. Likely built on the site of an early Christian monastic site founded by Máedóc of Ferns, the standing remains were built by Diarmaid mac Murchadha, Diarmait Mac Murchada c.1160. The abbey was suppressed on 7 April 1539. The abbey was claustral in layout, and features an unusual tower that is half square, half round. Partially rebuilt in 1846, many original architectural elements were damaged at this time. History The abbey is built on the site of previous ecclesiastical foundations. The site was originally home to an Oratory (worship), oratory dedicated to Máedóc of Ferns. Diarmait Mac Murchada constructed two abbeys on the site. The first was built sometime prior to 1160, was dedicated to Máedóc (also known as Saint Aidan), and was named Saint Aidan's Monastery. This monastery was burnt down in 1154, and was rebuilt to create the fin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Baltinglass Abbey
Baltinglass Abbey () is a ruined medieval Cistercians, Cistercian abbey in Baltinglass, County Wicklow, Republic of Ireland, Ireland. Founded by Diarmaid mac Murchadha, Diarmait Mac Murchada in 1148 in Ireland, 1148, the abbey was Dissolution of the monasteries, suppressed in 1536. It is today a National Monument (Ireland), National Monument. History Founded in 1148 by Diarmait Mac Murchada, the King of Leinster, Baltinglass Abbey sits beside the River Slaney in a valley of the Wicklow Mountains. The original name ''Belach Conglais'' means "pass of Cú Glas," referring to a mythological hero that was killed by wild boars. The abbey is roughly contemporary with Ferns Abbey, St Saviour's Priory, Wicklow, St Saviour's Priory, and possibly also Killeshin Church. Baltinglass Abbey was established as a Dependency (religion), daughter house of Mellifont Abbey, a Cistercians, Cistercian abbey near Drogheda. Diarmait gave it the Latin name ''Vallis Salutis'', meaning "Valley of Salvati ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Killeshin Church
Killeshin Church is a 12th-century Romanesque church and National Monument located in County Laois, Ireland. Location Killeshin Church is located near Killeshin village, on the south bank of the Fushoge River (a tributary of the Barrow), about 5 km (3 mi) west of Carlow town. A ringfort, known as Killeshin moat, stands to the southeast. History A monastery was founded on the site c. AD 545 by Diarmait mac Siabairr, a member of the local Uí Bairrche ruling family. The monastery was plundered by Diarmait mac Máel na mBó in 1041; the '' dairthech'' (oak prayer house) was demolished, a hundred people taken away as slaves and 700 cattle also seized. This attack was a retaliation against the burning of Ferns by Murchadh mac Dunlaing and the murder of Domnall Remar (Donal the Fat, Diarmait's brother). Killeshin was burned again in 1077, along with its yew trees. None of this original monastery survives; a round tower once stood there but was torn down by the landow ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Floodplain
A floodplain or flood plain or bottomlands is an area of land adjacent to a river. Floodplains stretch from the banks of a river channel to the base of the enclosing valley, and experience flooding during periods of high Discharge (hydrology), discharge.Goudie, A. S., 2004, ''Encyclopedia of Geomorphology'', vol. 1. Routledge, New York. The soils usually consist of clays, silts, sands, and gravels deposited during floods. Because of regular flooding, floodplains frequently have high soil fertility since nutrients are deposited with the flood waters. This can encourage farming; some important agricultural regions, such as the Nile and Mississippi Basin, Mississippi Drainage basin, river basins, heavily exploit floodplains. Agricultural and urban regions have developed near or on floodplains to take advantage of the rich soil and freshwater. However, the Flood risk, risk of inundation has led to increasing efforts to Flood control, control flooding. Formation Most floodplai ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
