1224 – Dominican Friary, Drogheda, Co. Louth
The Magdalene Tower was the belfry tower of the once extensive Dominican Friary founded here about 1224 by Lucas de Netterville,
1226 – Black Friars Abbey, Waterford
According to Lewis’s Topographical Dictionary “A monastery for Dominican or Black Friars,
1241 – Athenry Abbey, Co. Galway
In 1241, the Dominican Abbey was founded by Meiler de Bermingham,
1250 – Dominican Friary, Sligo, Co. Sligo
Known locally as the Abbey, this Dominican Friary was founded in the mid-13th century by Maurice FitzGerald,
1250c – Strade Abbey, Co.Mayo
Originally a site of a Franciscan Friary, it was transferred to the Dominicans in 1252.
1257 – Roscommon Abbey, Co. Roscommon
Founded in 1253 and consecrated in 1257. The church originally consisted of one long aisle with lancet windows.
1348 – Friary, Ballyhaunis, Co. Mayo
“Abbey of Ballyhaunes, Co. Mayo” copper engraved print published in Francis Grose’s Antiquities of England and Wales,
1448 – Tulsk Abbey, Co. Roscommon
According to Lewis’s Topographical Survey of Ireland, “O’Conor Roe erected a castle here in 1406,
1469 – Burrishoole Abbey, Newport, Co. Mayo
Burrishoole Abbey was founded in 1469 by Sir Richard De Burgo.
14th C. Dominican Friary, Carlingford, Co. Louth
The Dominicans were established in Carlingford in 1305 with the friary being dedicated to St.
