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Castledermot Friary

Kildare Franciscan Friars dissolved 1540

About This Site

Franciscan Friars founded before 1247; dissolved 1540

Historical Information

Alternative Names:
  • Disert-diarmuta
  • Tristle-dermot
  • Desert

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