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Scurmor Friary

Roscommon Augustinian 15th Century dissolved

About This Site

Augustinian Friars founded before 1454, site granted by Thady Odubha (O’Dowda) on petition of friars Eugene Ocaemayn (O’Knavin) and Thady Macfirbissyg (MacFirbis); dissolved before 1603? (during the reign of Queen Elizabeth?); masonry purportedly used to construct a house for the landlord, later converted for use as a hotel

Historical Information

Founded:before 1454
Dissolved:before 1603
Associated Saints:Thady Odubha (O'Dowda)
Alternative Names:
  • Holy Trinity
  • Inis-tormor
  • Inis-morensis
  • Instuamor