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Monaghan Friary

πŸ“ Monaghan β›ͺ Conventual πŸ“… 15th Century πŸ›οΈ Destroyed

About This Site

Franciscan Friars Minor, Conventual founded 1462 (during the reign of Feidhlimidh Mac Mathgamna (Phelim MacMahon), King of Oriel) on the site of the early monastery (see immediately below); Observant Franciscan…

Franciscan Friars Minor, Conventual founded 1462 (during the reign of Feidhlimidh Mac Mathgamna (Phelim MacMahon), King of Oriel) on the site of the early monastery (see immediately below); Observant Franciscan Friars reformed 1567; dissolved 1588-9, destroyed by the English 1589; granted to Edward Withe; fortified mansion built from the friary masonry by Lord Edward Blarney

Historical Information

Founded: 1462
Alternative Names:
  • Muinechan
  • Muineachan
  • Mounechan
  • Munichane