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Ballymote Friary

Roscommon Dominican 15th Century Destroyed

About This Site

Franciscan Friars, Third Order Regular founded before 1442 by Cugawrag M’Donough; burned, plundered and exiled by Donarus Macdonkayd 1483; dissolved before 1584; granted to Sir Henry Broncard, assigned to Sir William Taafe; destroyed by rebels c. 1584-6; Dominican Friars

Historical Information

Founded:before 1442
Dissolved:before 1584
Associated Saints:Cugawrag M'Donough
Alternative Names:
  • Baile-an-mhota
  • Baile-in-mota
  • Ath-cliath-in-chorain
  • Balemouta