About This Site
Observant Franciscan Friars founded 1508 by Margaret O’Brien (buried here), wife of Eoghan O’Rourke; burned 1536; rebuilt by Brian Ballach O’Rourke; dissolved c.1598; partly occupied by the English; occupied by a Harrison c.1617; another house…
Observant Franciscan Friars founded 1508 by Margaret O’Brien (buried here), wife of Eoghan O’Rourke; burned 1536; rebuilt by Brian Ballach O’Rourke; dissolved c.1598; partly occupied by the English; occupied by a Harrison c.1617; another house built for friars 1618; reoccupied by friars 1642 and shortly after the Restoration to 1837
Historical Information
- Creevelea
- Craobhliath
- Crowlekale
- Crueleach
- Carrag Patrice
- Petra Patricii
- Druim-da-ethair
- Baile-ui-ruairc
- Ballegruaircy
- Cuivelleagh ?
Observant Franciscan Friars founded 1508 by Margaret O'Brien (buried here), wife of Eoghan O'Rourke; burned 1536; rebuilt by Brian Ballach O'Rourke; dissolved c.1598; partly occupied by the English; occupied by a Harrison c.1617; another house built for friars 1618; reoccupied by friars 1642 and shortly after the Restoration to 1837