Carlingford Dominican Friary

Carlingford Dominican Friary was founded by the Dominican Order in 1305 under the patronage of Richard Óg de Burgh (1259-1326), the 2nd Earl of Ulster, who was known as The Red Earl. It was dedicated to Saint Malachy (1095-1148). De Burgh was one of the most powerful Irish nobles of the late 13th and early 14th centuries and was father of Elizabeth, wife of King Robert the Bruce of Scotland. L...