Clare Island Abbey

Clare Island Abbey
Mainistir Chliara
Abbey viewed from the northeast
Location within Ireland
Monastery information
Other namesSt. Brigid's Abbey, Mainister-ni-clarch; Cliara; Cleara; Clara; Insula Maris; Oilen-ui-maile
OrderCistercians
Established12th century
Disestablished17th century
Mother houseKnockmoy Abbey
DioceseTuam
Architecture
Statusinactive
StyleCistercian
Site
LocationLecarrow, Clare Island, County Mayo
Coordinates53°47′36″N 9°59′21″W / 53.793229°N 9.989088°W / 53.793229; -9.989088
Public accessyes
Official nameClare Island Abbey
Reference no.97

Clare Island Abbey, officially St. Brigid's Abbey, is a former Cistercian monastery and National Monument located in Clare Island, County Mayo, Ireland.