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Dundalk Franciscan Friary

πŸ“ Louth β›ͺ Conventual πŸ“… 13th Century πŸ›οΈ Demolished

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Franciscan Friars Minor, Conventual founded before 1246 (during the reign of Henry III) by John de Verdon, or his mother Rohesa de Verdon, wife of Theobald Butler; dissolved c.1540; demolished…

Franciscan Friars Minor, Conventual founded before 1246 (during the reign of Henry III) by John de Verdon, or his mother Rohesa de Verdon, wife of Theobald Butler; dissolved c.1540; demolished by Lord Grey, the king’s deputy by 6 October 1540; granted to James Brandon 1543; friars’ community apparently remained in the vicinity Observant Franciscan Friars refounded 1556; dissolved 1563, destroyed and friars expelled by the Protestants 1563 new friary built 1626 (see immediately below)

Historical Information

Founded: before 1246
Dissolved: c.1540
Associated Saints: John de Verdon, or Rohesa de Verdon