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Lorrha Friary

Tipperary Dominican 13th Century dissolved

About This Site

Dominican Friars founded 1269 by Walter de Burgo, Earl of Ulster; dissolved 1552; lease granted to John Hogan, former prior of the Augustinian Priory, 2 June 1552 erroneously shown as ‘Franciscan Abbey (in ruins)’ on Ordnance Survey [1]

Historical Information

Founded:1269
Dissolved:1552
Associated Saints:Walter de Burgo, Earl of Ulster
Alternative Names:
  • St Peter, Martyr