What is recorded here
According to Gwynn and Hadcock (1988, 268) 'in c. 1542 the House of Friars of Ardfinan (…Franciscan) was farmed for 6s. 8d.: Robert Butler was occupier in 1548'. There is no record of the founder or foundation date of the Franciscan Friary of Ardfinnan. The location of the former Franciscan Friary is unknown.
Compiled by: Jean Farrelly
Date of upload: 26 August 2011
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- What survives
- Recorded monument
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