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Trim Friary

Meath Conventual 13th Century dissolved

About This Site

Franciscan Friars Minor, Conventual founded before 1282?, possibly by William, Rufus de Burgo or the Plunkets, hospital possibly granted to the friars; Observant Franciscan Friars reformed not later than 1506; dissolved 1540; granted to three persons 1542; occupied by John Hamond 1548; convent recommended for restoration 1544; suppressed by the Protestants and converted into a court house; abandoned until another house built 1609

Historical Information

Founded:before 1282
Alternative Names:
  • St Bonavente or St Francis