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Clonmines Friary

Wexford Augustinian 14th Century dissolved

About This Site

Augustinian Friars founded 1317; dissolved 1539, surrendered by Prior Nicholas Wadding; granted to Laurence Newell (Nevill) 1 May 1540 granted to John Parker 1543, who had licence to alienate 1546 friars expelled 1544, and roamed the countryside for the next three centuries; erroneously purported transferred to Dominican Friars

Historical Information

Founded:1317
Alternative Names:
  • Clomin
  • Granstown