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Armagh Blackfriars
suggested community of Dominican Friars purportedly founded c. 1264 by Patrick O’Scanlon; evidence lacking
BALLYELLY Holy Well
Period: Early Christian
Located in BALLYELLY, County CLARE. In a hollow on high ground within an extensive multiperiod field system (CL004-016001-). Overlooked by higher ground to the S. Named ‘Toberanahircallough’ on the 1915 OS 6-inch map. A holy well with an opening (c. 2m x 0.8m) to the SW. An underground Archaeological Survey Reference: CL004-016020- Data sourced from […]
BALLYMACRAVAN Holy Well
Period: Early Christian
Located in BALLYMACRAVAN, County CLARE. The Archaeological Survey of Ireland (ASI) is in the process of providing information on all monuments on The Historic Environment Viewer (HEV). Currently the information for this record has not been uploaded. To access available information for resear Archaeological Survey Reference: CL015-074—- Data sourced from the Archaeological Survey of Ireland.
Ballymoon Preceptory
Founded: c.1300
supposed (though dubious) establishment of Knights Templar purportedly founded c.1300 no record of preceptory found
Boilean Clair
Franciscan Friars Minor, Conventual — actually Claregalway — erronesously identified as a separate foundation[notes 103]
Burren
Dominican Friars — from Newtownards — place of refuge, apparently after the Restoration