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Drogheda — St Laurence’s Franciscan Friary

📍 Louth ⛪ Franciscan 📅 19th Century 🏛️ dissolved

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Franciscan Friars founded 1840; dissolved 2000; granted to the Corporation of Drogheda (now Drogheda Borough Council); currently in use as an art gallery, Highlanes Gallery

Franciscan Friars founded 1840; dissolved 2000; granted to the Corporation of Drogheda (now Drogheda Borough Council); currently in use as an art gallery, Highlanes Gallery

Historical Information

Founded: 1840
Dissolved: 2000
Alternative Names:
  • St Laurence

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