Abbey of All Saints
The A
bbey of All Saints
, in an island in lake or Lough Ree, territory of
Longford
, founded by St. Kieran the Younger.
The founding of the following abbeys can be traced to the reign of Tuathal II. The abbey of All Saints,
in an island in lake Lough Ree, territory of Longford, founded by St. Kieran the Younger. Colgan observes
that this abbey was called “Monasterium Inisense, or Insulense ;” and that there was a regular canon of this house,
called Augustin Magraidin, who was a celebrated writer of the lives of the Irish saints, and that he had composed a
chronicle of Ireland, down to 1405, when he died.
Sir Christopher Nugent
, 6th (or 14th) Baron Delvin
(1544–1602) was an Irish
nobleman and writer. He was arrested on suspicion of treason
against Queen Elizabeth I of England
, and died while in confinement before his trial had taken place. Christopher was the eldest son of
Richard, 5th (or 13th) Baron Delvin, and Elizabeth, daughter of Jenico Preston, 3rd Viscount Gormanston, and widow of Thomas Nangle,
styled Baron of Navan. Richard Nugent, fourth or twelfth Baron
Delvin, was his great-grandfather. He succeeded to the title on the death of his father, on 10 December 1559,
and during his minority was the ward of Thomas Ratcliffe, third earl of
Sussex, for whom he conceived a great friendship.
He was matriculated a fellow-commoner of Clare Hall, Cambridge,[2] on 12 May 1563, and was
presented to the queen when she visited the university in 1564; on coming of age, about November 1565, he
repaired to Ireland, with letters of commendation from the queen to the lord deputy, Sir Henry
Sidney, granting him the lease in reversion of the abbey of All
Saints and the Captainship & custody of Sleaught-William in the Annaly, County Longford.
1538: Dissolution
The priory had been officially dissolved 16 September, 1538, and the site and possessions were granted 4
February, 1539, to the mayor, etc. of Dublin. (E), (Med. religious houses, Ire., 172)
Other events in the history of this site
c.1166: Foundation - Canons of the order of Arrouaise were
installed here c. 1166 by Dermot Mac Murrough, king of Leinster. (Ware), (Med. religious houses,
171)
c.1166: - Dermot, in his charter, which was witnessed by
Laurence, archbishop of Dublin, Kinad, bishop of Glendalough, and others, granted land called Ballidubgail
with its men and appurtenances to his spiritual father and confessor, Edan, bishop of Louth, for the use of
the canons of the church of the daughter of Zola, and their successors. A later charter of confirmation was
granted by Henry II. (Dugdale, ii, 1039), (Med. religious houses, Ire., 171)
1216: - Soon after 1216, when the see of Glendalough
was united to Dublin, Archbishop Henry of London made the prior and convent of the Island of St. Saviour at
Glendalough subject to All Saint's, Dublin, confirmed by Gregory IX and Innocent V. (RPOS, pp.xxii and 100 -
1)(Med. religious houses, Ire., 171)
1234 - 44: - Theobald Walter (Butler) was granted land in
the Steyn, near the priory in 1234 - 44.
1234 - 44: - Maurice Fitzgerald granted land to the west of
Dublin. (Med. religious houses, Ire., 171)
1396: - In 1396, Richard Norreys, one of the canons,
was accused of various felonies, and Wm. Reve, the prior, used unbecoming expressions to the chief justice
in court, for which he was committed into custody, but the court found that he was not of sound mind, and he
was pardoned after payment of a fine. (K (A)), (Med. religious houses, Ire., 171)
1468: Visitation - A visitation, held in 1468, by an
official of the archbishop, was attended by the prior, William Stewnot, the sub-prior and four canons.
(RPOS, 99, xxiii), (Med. religious houses, Ire., 172)
1474: - William Stewnot was selected to be on a
commission to attend the king, and in 1474, parliament enacted that he and his convent might hav dealings
with Irish enemies who surrounded some of the possessions (RPOS, xxiv., f.), (Med. religious houses, Ire.,
172)
1506: - Nicholas was prior in 1506
1537 - 1538: Dissolution - Prior Walter Hancoke leased out a
farm in 1537 and he, with the sub-prior and four canons, signed the deed of surrender of the priory and its
possessions 16 November 1538. (RPOS, xxvii, xxix).(Med. religious houses, Ire., 172)
1538: Dissolution - The priory had been officially
dissolved 16 September, 1538, and the site and possessions were granted 4 February, 1539, to the mayor, etc.
of Dublin. (E), (Med. religious houses, Ire., 172)
1538: - The priory had possessions in the counties of
Meath, Dublin, Kildare, Louth, Tipperary and elsewhere in Ireland. (Morrin, i), (Med. religious houses,
Ire., 172)
1548: - Prior Walter died in 1548(A), (Med. religious
houses, Ire., 172)
1548: - An inquisition found that All Hallows had been
seized of the nunnery or cell of Lusk, which, having been appropriated to the priory, was afterwards
transferred to Grace Dieu.(RPOS, xxx), (Med. religious houses, Ire., 172)
1565: - Possessions and the
captainship of Slewaght within the Analy were granted to Lord Devlin in 1565. (Morrin, i, 500), (Med.
religious houses, Ire., 172) 1591: - Queen Elizabeth erected the College of the Holy
Trinity on the site of the priory in 1591. (Ware), (Med. religious houses, Ire., 172)
1763: - The rental of the estate was over £788 in 1763
(RPOS, lxvi), (Med. religious houses, Ire., 172)
Titles Honors of Abbeys – The Abbot and
Orders
Titles and honors associated with an
abbey can vary depending on its history, significance, and the religious order to which it belongs. Here are
some common titles and honors:
1.
Abbey: The main title associated with the institution itself.
An abbey is typically a complex of buildings comprising a monastery or convent, centered around the church
where religious services are conducted.
2.
Abbot/Abbess
: The spiritual leader of an abbey is
called an abbot if male or an abbess if female. They are responsible for the governance of the abbey and
the spiritual well-being of its members.
3.
Monastic
Orders: Some abbeys
belong to specific monastic orders, such as the Benedictines, Cistercians, or Trappists. The affiliation
with a particular order may confer additional titles or distinctions.
4.
Papal
Recognition:
Particularly significant abbeys may receive recognition or special status from the Pope or the Vatican,
such as being designated as a basilica or receiving papal privileges.
5.
Royal
Patrons: Throughout
history, many abbeys have enjoyed the patronage of royalty or nobility. This patronage could come with
additional honors, such as royal charters, endowments, or exemptions from certain taxes or
obligations.
6.
Historical
Significance: Abbeys with a
long and storied history may be designated as historical landmarks or heritage sites by governmental or
non-governmental organizations. This recognition can come with preservation efforts and increased
tourism.
7.
Cultural
Contributions: Some abbeys
have made significant cultural contributions through art, music, literature, or scholarship. This can lead to
honors such as being recognized as centers of cultural heritage or receiving awards for their contributions to
the arts and sciences.
8.
Educational
Institutions: Certain abbeys
have established schools, universities, or other educational institutions. These institutions may have their
own honors and titles associated with academic achievements or contributions to
education.
These titles and honors
reflect the diverse roles that abbeys have played throughout history, encompassing spiritual, cultural,
educational, and social dimensions.
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