by Archbishop John MacHale, was tasked with re-roofing the nave and the transepts. However, this was interrupted and abandoned in 1847 due to the Great Famine, and funds were also used elsewhere as a result. Renovations performed at this time also spurred a bit of upset as the work was seen as out of character with the architecture of the old building. The second restoration attempt in 1881-1890 was more successful in completing the project. George Coppinger Ashlin supervised the work being done. With the support of wealthy benefactors, the walls were reinforced, the openings between the transepts were glazed, and the east window of "stained glass of medieval pattern procured from Mayer & Co. of Munich" was installed. Ashlin also completed the roofing of the chancel, crossing, and transepts. The third restoration took place from 1909 to 1979, supervised by the Reverend Thomas A. Egan and Percy le Clerc, the Inspector of National Monuments at the time. The nave was given a roof and the interior was restored to how it would have appeared in the thirteenth century. It consists of a tessellated quarry tile floor, re-glazed clear glass, and an exposed oak roof. Another aspect of the interior is the rib-vaulted chancel with carved capitals of animals and birds with leaves and plant inclusions. The restorations were done under the liturgical reforms sanctioned by the Second Council of the Vatican. In 1994, the Chapter House adjoining the south transept was also re-roofed as a meeting space for members to use. In 1997 the Chapter House and Dorter portion of Ballintubber Abbey was also given a roof and some restoration efforts were performed. Recently, the walls of the dormitory were raised and roofed, and a section of the arcaded cloister was given a glass roof for visitor comfort and protection from the weather. Other burials Tibbot ne Long Bourke, 1st Viscount Mayo See also List of abbeys and priories in Ireland (County Mayo) Pilgrim Paths of Ireland References External links Official site Roman Catholic churches in County Mayo National Monuments in County Mayo 1216 establishments in Ireland Religious museums in Ireland Burial sites of the House of Burgh