Mainistir Leathrátha/Abbeylara

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Mainistir Leathrátha

genitive: Mhainistir Leathrátha

(Irish)

Abbeylara

(English)

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leath, leith

English half, side

mainistir

English monastery

ráth, ráith

English ring-fort

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county

An Longfort/Longford

barony

Gránard/Granard

civil parish

Mainistir Leathrátha/Abbeylara

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53.7706, -7.44805latitude, longitude

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Historical references

1355	...a Letrath.	ALC Leathanach: ii, 10 The Annals of Loch Cé I, II, ed. W. Hennessy (1871). BÁC. Bliain: 1014-1636
1383	...i mainistir leath Rátha	ARÉ Leathanach: iv, 692 Annála Ríoghachta Éireann. Annals of the Kingdom of Ireland by the Four Masters I-VII, ed. J. O'Donovan (an 2ú heagrán, 1856). BÁC Bliain: 300–1636, Nóta eolais: , Údar: John O'Donovan
1397	Fergal mac Muircheartaidh offichel Ardacidh, 7 mo ab Leathrath...	MIA Leathanach: 160 Miscellaneous Irish Annals Eagarthóir: S. Ó hInnse, Sub anno: 1947
1398	...a manistir Leathratha...	ALC Leathanach: ii, 82 The Annals of Loch Cé I, II, ed. W. Hennessy (1871). BÁC. Bliain: 1014-1636
1405	...a mainisteir Leathratha...	ALC Leathanach: ii, 112 The Annals of Loch Cé I, II, ed. W. Hennessy (1871). BÁC. Bliain: 1014-1636
1405	...i mainistir leathratha	ARÉ Leathanach: iv, 786 Annála Ríoghachta Éireann. Annals of the Kingdom of Ireland by the Four Masters I-VII, ed. J. O'Donovan (an 2ú heagrán, 1856). BÁC Bliain: 300–1636, Nóta eolais: , Údar: John O'Donovan
1467	...abb Leathratha...	ARÉ Leathanach: iv, 1046 Annála Ríoghachta Éireann. Annals of the Kingdom of Ireland by the Four Masters I-VII, ed. J. O'Donovan (an 2ú heagrán, 1856). BÁC Bliain: 300–1636, Nóta eolais: , Údar: John O'Donovan
1475	...hi mainistir Leath Ratha	ARÉ Leathanach: iv, 1092 Annála Ríoghachta Éireann. Annals of the Kingdom of Ireland by the Four Masters I-VII, ed. J. O'Donovan (an 2ú heagrán, 1856). BÁC Bliain: 300–1636, Nóta eolais: , Údar: John O'Donovan
1475	...marbthar Ap Lethratha...	AConn. Leathanach: 572 Annála Connacht/The Annals of Connacht (ed. Freeman, 1944) Bliain: 1224-1544
1479	St. Mary’s de Lera alias de Granardo	CPL Leathanach: XIII, part 1 99 Calendar of Papal Letters (= Calendar of Papal Registers, Papal Letters, A.D. 1198-1498 , I-XVI, ed. Bliss, Twemlow, Haren & Fuller 1893-1986) Bliain: 1198-1498
1488	St. Mary, de Guanardo [sic de Granardo] alias de Leathen	CPL Leathanach: XIV, 234 Calendar of Papal Letters (= Calendar of Papal Registers, Papal Letters, A.D. 1198-1498 , I-XVI, ed. Bliss, Twemlow, Haren & Fuller 1893-1986) Bliain: 1198-1498
1490	...biocaire leath ratha...	ARÉ Leathanach: iv, 1174 Annála Ríoghachta Éireann. Annals of the Kingdom of Ireland by the Four Masters I-VII, ed. J. O'Donovan (an 2ú heagrán, 1856). BÁC Bliain: 300–1636, Nóta eolais: , Údar: John O'Donovan
1552	Mannester-learra (Faghny O’ Ferrall)	F Leathanach: 1069 Calendar to Fiants of reign of Henry VIII. 1510-47...of Queen Elizabeth. 1558-1603'. In RDK (1875-90) Nóta eolais: Tagraítear d'uimhir ailt (ó am go chéile, nuair a théann an t-alt thar bhreis agus leathanach amháin, tagraítear d'alt agus do leathanach) / Reference to article number (occasionally, when the article extends over more than one page, the article and page number are given)., Áit foilsithe: London, Bliain foilsithe: 1875-90
1552	Manasterlarre (Faghny O’ Ferroll)	CPCR Leathanach: i, 283 Calendar of the Patent and Close Rolls of Chancery in Ireland, vol. 1-3 Údar: J. Morrin , Áit foilsithe: Dublin
1569	the late priory of Larro alias Granard	F Leathanach: 1401 Calendar to Fiants of reign of Henry VIII. 1510-47...of Queen Elizabeth. 1558-1603'. In RDK (1875-90) Nóta eolais: Tagraítear d'uimhir ailt (ó am go chéile, nuair a théann an t-alt thar bhreis agus leathanach amháin, tagraítear d'alt agus do leathanach) / Reference to article number (occasionally, when the article extends over more than one page, the article and page number are given)., Áit foilsithe: London, Bliain foilsithe: 1875-90
1571	the monastery of Larragh	F Leathanach: 1680 Calendar to Fiants of reign of Henry VIII. 1510-47...of Queen Elizabeth. 1558-1603'. In RDK (1875-90) Nóta eolais: Tagraítear d'uimhir ailt (ó am go chéile, nuair a théann an t-alt thar bhreis agus leathanach amháin, tagraítear d'alt agus do leathanach) / Reference to article number (occasionally, when the article extends over more than one page, the article and page number are given)., Áit foilsithe: London, Bliain foilsithe: 1875-90
1578	the priory of Larro alias Granard	F Leathanach: 3300 Calendar to Fiants of reign of Henry VIII. 1510-47...of Queen Elizabeth. 1558-1603'. In RDK (1875-90) Nóta eolais: Tagraítear d'uimhir ailt (ó am go chéile, nuair a théann an t-alt thar bhreis agus leathanach amháin, tagraítear d'alt agus do leathanach) / Reference to article number (occasionally, when the article extends over more than one page, the article and page number are given)., Áit foilsithe: London, Bliain foilsithe: 1875-90
1581	Larray (Donogh bane O Ferrall)	F Leathanach: 3829 Calendar to Fiants of reign of Henry VIII. 1510-47...of Queen Elizabeth. 1558-1603'. In RDK (1875-90) Nóta eolais: Tagraítear d'uimhir ailt (ó am go chéile, nuair a théann an t-alt thar bhreis agus leathanach amháin, tagraítear d'alt agus do leathanach) / Reference to article number (occasionally, when the article extends over more than one page, the article and page number are given)., Áit foilsithe: London, Bliain foilsithe: 1875-90
1582	the Abbey Larray (Kormock O Kerry (or O Corry))	F Leathanach: 3886 Calendar to Fiants of reign of Henry VIII. 1510-47...of Queen Elizabeth. 1558-1603'. In RDK (1875-90) Nóta eolais: Tagraítear d'uimhir ailt (ó am go chéile, nuair a théann an t-alt thar bhreis agus leathanach amháin, tagraítear d'alt agus do leathanach) / Reference to article number (occasionally, when the article extends over more than one page, the article and page number are given)., Áit foilsithe: London, Bliain foilsithe: 1875-90
1583	Larha	F Leathanach: 4153 Calendar to Fiants of reign of Henry VIII. 1510-47...of Queen Elizabeth. 1558-1603'. In RDK (1875-90) Nóta eolais: Tagraítear d'uimhir ailt (ó am go chéile, nuair a théann an t-alt thar bhreis agus leathanach amháin, tagraítear d'alt agus do leathanach) / Reference to article number (occasionally, when the article extends over more than one page, the article and page number are given)., Áit foilsithe: London, Bliain foilsithe: 1875-90
1594	Abbey of Lara ( William Nugent)	Nugent Papers Leathanach: 132 ‘Nugent Papers’, John F. Ainsworth and Edward MacLysaght, 'Survey of documents in private keeping' in Analecta Hib., no, 20 (1958).
1603	Mounsterlera	CPR Leathanach: 27a Calendar of Patent Rolls of James I Bliain: 1603–23, Pubref: BÁC, 1966, Teideal iomlán: Irish Patent Rolls of James I: Facsimile of the Irish Record Commission's Calendar prepared prior to 1830
1603	Mounsterlagh	CPR Leathanach: 27a Calendar of Patent Rolls of James I Bliain: 1603–23, Pubref: BÁC, 1966, Teideal iomlán: Irish Patent Rolls of James I: Facsimile of the Irish Record Commission's Calendar prepared prior to 1830
1605	the abbey of Larha	CPR Leathanach: 75a Calendar of Patent Rolls of James I Bliain: 1603–23, Pubref: BÁC, 1966, Teideal iomlán: Irish Patent Rolls of James I: Facsimile of the Irish Record Commission's Calendar prepared prior to 1830
1612	the abbey of the B.V. Mary of Larha otherwise Granard	CPR Leathanach: 244b Calendar of Patent Rolls of James I Bliain: 1603–23, Pubref: BÁC, 1966, Teideal iomlán: Irish Patent Rolls of James I: Facsimile of the Irish Record Commission's Calendar prepared prior to 1830
1612	the abbaye of Larha	Inq. Lag. Leathanach: 3 Jac.1 Ionchoisní Chúige Laighean (1826) - Inquisitionum in officio rotulorum cancellariae Hiberniae asservatarum repertorium I Bliain: 1595 -1698, Bliain: 1550C-1690
1614	the late monastery of Granard otherwise the B.V. Mary of Learagh	CPR Leathanach: 264a Calendar of Patent Rolls of James I Bliain: 1603–23, Pubref: BÁC, 1966, Teideal iomlán: Irish Patent Rolls of James I: Facsimile of the Irish Record Commission's Calendar prepared prior to 1830
1618	the abbey of the B.V. Mary of Larha otherwise Granard	CPR Leathanach: 348b Calendar of Patent Rolls of James I Bliain: 1603–23, Pubref: BÁC, 1966, Teideal iomlán: Irish Patent Rolls of James I: Facsimile of the Irish Record Commission's Calendar prepared prior to 1830
1618	the monastery of Granard otherwise Larha	CPR Leathanach: 364b Calendar of Patent Rolls of James I Bliain: 1603–23, Pubref: BÁC, 1966, Teideal iomlán: Irish Patent Rolls of James I: Facsimile of the Irish Record Commission's Calendar prepared prior to 1830
1627	...the abbey of Lethra... (1355)	AClon. Leathanach: 299 Annals of Clonmacnoise (ed. Murphy)
1627	...the abbey of Lohra... (1398)	AClon. Leathanach: 321 Annals of Clonmacnoise (ed. Murphy)
1629	Larha pictiúr d’eaglais mhór taobh leis	Cotton Map Cotton Map
1631	monaster’ de Lara	Inq. Lag. Leathanach: 6 Car.1 Ionchoisní Chúige Laighean (1826) - Inquisitionum in officio rotulorum cancellariae Hiberniae asservatarum repertorium I Bliain: 1595 -1698, Bliain: 1550C-1690
1640	the Abbey of Granard alias Lara	Nugent Papers Leathanach: 144 ‘Nugent Papers’, John F. Ainsworth and Edward MacLysaght, 'Survey of documents in private keeping' in Analecta Hib., no, 20 (1958).
1643	de Lara	Comm. Rin. Leathanach: 402, Imleabhar: I Commentarius Rinuccinianus: de sedis apostolicae legatione ad foederatos Hiberniae Catholicos per annos 1645-1649 (6 imleabhar, 1932 - 1949). Nóta eolais: Tagraítear d'uimhir an imleabhair agus an leathanaigh / reference to volume and page number
1646	ad Monasterium Lahra in Comitatu Longfordiensi	Comm. Rin. Leathanach: 240, Imleabhar: II Commentarius Rinuccinianus: de sedis apostolicae legatione ad foederatos Hiberniae Catholicos per annos 1645-1649 (6 imleabhar, 1932 - 1949). Nóta eolais: Tagraítear d'uimhir an imleabhair agus an leathanaigh / reference to volume and page number
1654-56	Abbyleragh [faoi “Intire Parishes”]	CS X Leathanach: 46 Civil Survey X. Supplementary vol. (ed. Simington, 1961) Bliain: 1654
1669	the parish of Abbeylaragh	ASE Leathanach: 216 Abstracts of Grants of Lands..under the Acts of Settlement and Explanation, A.D.1666-1684 (Appendix to Fifteenth Annual Report from the Commissioners of Public Records of Ireland, 45-280; 1825) Bliain: 1666-84
1682	“..a very large Abbey called Monaster Lerha which signify half time...”	Dowdall Description of the county of Longford by N. Dowdall, 1682. NLI Mss. 10,224 - 10,225
1700?	Abbeylarragh	Nugent Papers Leathanach: 165 ‘Nugent Papers’, John F. Ainsworth and Edward MacLysaght, 'Survey of documents in private keeping' in Analecta Hib., no, 20 (1958).
1813	Abbeylara	Edgeworth A map of the county of Longford, William Edgeworth (1813); 4 leathanach (W. Faden, Londain a d’fhoilsigh, 1814)
1836	Abbeylara	BS:AL Boundary Surveyor c. 1830 as AL / Ordnance Survey Parish Namebooks. Bliain: 1830
1836	Abbeylaragh or Lerha	Carlisle Top Dic:AL N. Carlisle A. Topographical Dictionary of Ireland (1810), foinse in AL / source in Ordnance Survey Parish Namebooks.
1836	Abbey Parish or Abbeylarah	Pop. Rep. 1821:AL Population Report 1821 in AL (Ainmleabhar na Suirbhéireachta Ordanáis)
1836	Abbeylarah	HCER:AL House of Commons Education Report, foinse in AL / source in Ordnance Survey Parish Namebooks.
1836	Abbylarra	DS:AL Down Survey (1656-1658), foinse in Ainmleabhar na Suirbhéireachta Ordanáis / Source in Ordnance Survey Parish Namebooks
1836	Mainistir Leath rátha, “monastery of the half fort”	OD:AL O'Donovan (leagan Gaeilge de logainm nó nóta agus é scríofa le dúch; John O’Donovan / Seán Ó Donnabháin a scríobh de ghnáth), ex AL. A note or an Irish form of a placename in the Ordnance Survey Parish Namebooks, usually written by John O'Donovan. Bliain: 1830-40, Bliain: 1835, Bliain: 1838
1836	Abbey-laragh or Lerha	Carlisle Top Dic:AL N. Carlisle A. Topographical Dictionary of Ireland (1810), foinse in AL / source in Ordnance Survey Parish Namebooks.
1836	Contains...a small cluster of houses called Mullaghclair...	Desc. Rem.:AL Descriptive Remarks; as Ainmleabhar Paróiste na Suirbhéireachta Ordanáis/from the Ordnance Survey Parish Namebook Bliain: 1830-40
1836	Abbeylara	Edgeworth Map (AL) Edgeworth Map:AL - Longford & Roscommon
1908	Mainistir Leathrátha, “Abbey of half rath. – Four Masters.”	MacGivney Leathanach: 5 Place names of the County Longford. Correctly spelled in Irish and fully explained in English, with notes and illustrations by Rev. Joseph MacGivney
1954	“...unquestionably when we hear of St. Mary’s, Granard, from the 13th to the 16th centuries, we are to understand the monastery of Leathrath or Abbeylara”	Hist. Ardagh Leathanach: 171 MacNamee, James, J. (1954), History of the Diocese of Ardagh, Dublin: Browne and Nolan Limited.
2007	abiˑˈlaːrə	Áit. Fianaise áitiúil, ar théip go hiondúil, ar coimeád i gcartlann an Bhrainse Logainmneacha. Bliain: 1952-

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