Canon Island Abbey

Canon Island Abbey is a ruined Augustinian monastery located on the extreme northeast corner of Canon Island on the River Shannon in County Clare, Ireland.
The abbey was founded in 1189 under the sponsorship of Donal Mór Ua Briain (Donald O'Brien), the king of Thomond. The ruins include a rectangular church measuring 26 meters long and 7 meters wide. Two chapels are accessible via the north wall. The kitchen and refectory are situated to the south of the cloister.
== See also ==
*List of abbeys and priories in the Republic of Ireland, (County Clare)
== References ==
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* A Topographical Dictionary of Ireland by Samuel Lewis at Library Ireland
Category:Augustinian monasteries in the Republic of Ireland
Category:Religion in County Clare
Category:Buildings and structures in County Clare
Category:Ruins in the Republic of Ireland
Category:Former settlements in Ireland
Category:1189 establishments
Category:Religious organizations established in the 1180s
Category:Christian monasteries established in the 12th century