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Bantry Friary

Cork Franciscan Friars Minor demolished by Daniel O'Sullivan of Beare

About This Site

Franciscan Friars Minor, Conventual founded c.1460 (existing by 1466), 1307? 1320) Observant Franciscan Friars reformed 1482 by Fr David Hiarlaighy; Observant Franciscan Friars 1522-32; nominally suppressed 1541-2; friars reportedly expelled on several occasions by the English during the reign of Elizabeth I; demolished by Daniel O’Sullivan of Beare; refounded; dissolved 1580 and occupied by the English; O’Sullivan promised to rebuild house 1602

Historical Information

Alternative Names:
  • Beanntraighe
  • Bendtraigi
Communities & Provenance:

Franciscan Friars Minor, Conventual founded c.1460 (existing by 1466), 1307?[notes 31] 1320[notes 32]) Observant Franciscan Friars reformed 1482 by Fr David Hiarlaighy; Observant Franciscan Friars 1522-32; nominally suppressed 1541-2; friars reportedly expelled on several occasions[notes 33] by the English during the reign of Elizabeth I; demolished by Daniel O'Sullivan of Beare; refounded; dissolved 1580 and occupied by the English; O'Sullivan promised to rebuild house 1602