Burrishoole Dominican Priory

Founded in 1469 for the Dominicans, Burrishoole Abbey is dedicated to Saint Mary, and was founded by Richard Bourke of Turlough, a descendent of the Anglo-Norman de Burgos. Bourke was known as Risteard an Cuarscidh, ‘Richard of the Curved Shield’, and was elected as the chief of the Mayo Bourkes in 1460. However, after the establishment of Burrishoole, Bourke decided to join the abbey, instead...