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Athlone Friary

πŸ“ Westmeath β›ͺ Conventual πŸ“… 13th Century πŸ›οΈ Destroyed

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Franciscan Friars Minor, Conventual founded c.1239 by Charles de Burgo or the Dillon family (possibly Sir Henry Dillon) or the Digby family (earlier attribution of founding 1224 by Cathal Crovderg…

Franciscan Friars Minor, Conventual founded c.1239 by Charles de Burgo or the Dillon family (possibly Sir Henry Dillon) or the Digby family (earlier attribution of founding 1224 by Cathal Crovderg O’Conor dubious); church consecrated 1241; dissolved 1567-8: destroyed; friars probably remained in the community in the town; Observant Franciscan Friars reformed 1587; moved to place of refuge at Killinure, infra; new house built nearby (see immediately below)

Historical Information

Founded: c.1239
Alternative Names:
  • Athluain
  • Baile-ath-luain
  • Blahluin
  • Haulon