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Longford Friary

πŸ“ Longford β›ͺ Dominican πŸ“… 15th Century πŸ›οΈ dissolved

About This Site

Dominican Friars founded 1400 by — O’Farrel; Regular Observant Dominican Friars reformed before 1429; dissolved 1540-1, nominally suppressed; friars probably remained in occupation granted to Richard Nugent 1566-7; dissolved 1578?;…

Dominican Friars founded 1400 by — O’Farrel; Regular Observant Dominican Friars reformed before 1429; dissolved 1540-1, nominally suppressed; friars probably remained in occupation granted to Richard Nugent 1566-7; dissolved 1578?; granted to Sir Nicholas Malby 1578; granted to Francis, Vicount Valentia 1615; restored to the friars 1641 during the Confederation; friars’ church in use by the Protestants until mid-19th century; St John’s C.I. parish church built on site, possibly incorporating some of the material from the friars’ church

Historical Information

Founded: 1400
Dissolved: 1540-1
Associated Saints: O'Farrel
Alternative Names:
  • St Brigid
  • Latoria
  • Longphort