About This Site
Observant Franciscan Friars founded 1460 by Florence O’Driscoll, Magnus or 1470 by Dermit O’Driscoll, papal license granted 1449, at the petition of Fynin Ohedustoy (Fineen O’Driscoll), to found an Observant friary; though no reference to building before 1460 or 1462; dissolved: plundered and burnt 1537 (or 1538), friars removed to the mainland; rebuilt; 1578 restored; granted to John Bealing 1590; friars began to rebuild friary 1627; (NM)
Historical Information
- Sherkin Island Abbey
Observant Franciscan Friars founded 1460 by Florence O'Driscoll, Magnus[notes 71] or 1470 by Dermit O'Driscoll,[notes 72] papal license granted 1449, at the petition of Fynin Ohedustoy (Fineen O'Driscoll), to found an Observant friary; though no reference to building before 1460 or 1462; dissolved: plundered and burnt 1537 (or 1538), friars removed to the mainland; rebuilt; 1578 restored; granted to John Bealing 1590; friars began to rebuild friary 1627; (NM)