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Drogheda Black Friars

Louth Dominican 13th Century dissolved

About This Site

Dominican Friars founded 1224 by Luke Netterville, Archbishop of Armagh, purportedly buried here; Regular Observant Dominican Friars reformed 1484; dissolved 1540, surrendered by Prior Peter Lewis, 20 March 1540 by which time the church and most of dorter were ruinous

Historical Information

Founded:1224
Dissolved:1540
Associated Saints:Luke Netterville, Archbishop of Armagh
Alternative Names:
  • St Mary Magdalene