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Stradbally Abbey +

📍 Laois ⛪ Franciscan Friars 🏛️ dissolved c.1569

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Franciscan Friars founded 1447 by Lord O’More; seized by the English c.1568; dissolved c.1569; large house built by Francis Cosby, from monastic materials; granted to Francis Cosby

Franciscan Friars founded 1447 by Lord O’More; seized by the English c.1568; dissolved c.1569; large house built by Francis Cosby, from monastic materials; granted to Francis Cosby

Historical Information

Alternative Names:
  • Stradbaile-laoighisi
  • Strad-bhailelaoise
  • Loyes
  • Mon-au-bealing
  • Noughaval
  • Oughaval (q.v.)
Communities & Provenance:

Franciscan Friars founded 1447 by Lord O'More; seized by the English c.1568; dissolved c.1569; large house built by Francis Cosby, from monastic materials; granted to Francis Cosby