About This Site
Early monastic site, founded late 7th century? by St Finan Lobhar (Finan the Leper); burned by the Normans 1178 Franciscan Friars, Third Order Regular foundation and founder unknown; dissolved c.1542;…
Early monastic site, founded late 7th century? by St Finan Lobhar (Finan the Leper); burned by the Normans 1178 Franciscan Friars, Third Order Regular foundation and founder unknown; dissolved c.1542; occupancy by Robert Butler 1548
Historical Information
Founded: late 7th century
Associated Saints: St Finan Lobhar (Finan the Leper)
Alternative Names:
- Ard-finain
- Ard-fenan