What is recorded here

A Carmelite friary was founded in 1356 at Ballynahinch by one of the O'Flahertys. Though mentioned in the list of re-established Carmelite convents of c. 1737, the site cannot be located today. The OS Letters (O'Flanagan 1927a, Vol. 3, 134-5) record that it possibly stood on the site of the present mansion (i.e. Ballynahinch Castle). The vicinity of Church Lake, in W part of Ballynahinch Castle demesne, or the burial ground in the adjoining townland of Killeen (GA036-009----) are two other possible locations. (Gwynn and Hadcock 1970, 287; Killanin 1954, 101) The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Galway Vol. I - West Galway'. Compiled by Paul Gosling (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1993). Date of upload: 05 August 2010

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