Ardfert Franciscan Friary

Ardfert Franciscan friary dates to the late 13th century, early 14th An earlier monastery is thought to have burned in 1089, founded by Brendan the Navigator, prior to this Franciscan friary being built. The current friary was founded by Thomas Fitzmaurice, 1st Baron of Kerry, who died in 1280 and is buried on the north side of the friary’s altar. Indeed the Fitzmaurice family had several tombs...