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Rindown Priory Hospital

Sligo Crutched Friars 13th Century dissolved

About This Site

Crutched Friars (or less likely Knights Hospitaller) founded before 1216, believed to be by King John for the Cruciferi or for the Knights Hospitallers; plundered 1229; raided by Felim O’Conor 1216; burnt by Aed O’Conor 1270 dissolved before 1569; granted to Christopher Davers 1569; leased to George Goodman 1588

Historical Information

Founded:before 1216
Alternative Names:
  • St John the Baptist
  • Randoon
  • Rinnduin
  • Renydwyn
  • Tea-eon
  • St John's de Rynndum
  • Monaster-eoin-baisde
  • Monaster-evin