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Ballinasmale Friary

Mayo Carmelite 13th Century dissolved

About This Site

Carmelite Friars founded 1288-9 by the Prendergast family; dissolved 1605?; granted to Sir John King c. 1605–06; passed to Francis Barkly 1585; convent restored by c. 1737; dissolved 1870

Historical Information

Founded:1288-9
Dissolved:1605
Associated Saints:the Prendergast family
Alternative Names:
  • St Mary
  • Ballinasmall
  • Ballinsmaula
  • Baile-an-smallie
  • Vallis Mallis