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Lislaughtin Abbey

📍 Kerry ⛪ Observant Franciscan Friars 🏛️ destroyed by Protestants

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Observant Franciscan Friars founded 1470-7 by John O’Connor, Lord of Iraghticonnor, who had requested permission from the Pope in 1477; dissolved 1580, destroyed by the Protestants; rebuilt 1629; granted to James Scrolls;…

Observant Franciscan Friars founded 1470-7 by John O’Connor, Lord of Iraghticonnor, who had requested permission from the Pope in 1477; dissolved 1580, destroyed by the Protestants; rebuilt 1629; granted to James Scrolls; granted to Sir Edward Denny (NM)

Historical Information

Alternative Names:
  • Leasa-lauchtin
  • Lislachtin
  • Hilleanbegha
Communities & Provenance:

Observant Franciscan Friars founded 1470-7 by John O'Connor, Lord of Iraghticonnor, who had requested permission from the Pope in 1477; dissolved 1580, destroyed by the Protestants; rebuilt 1629; granted to James Scrolls; granted to Sir Edward Denny (NM)