Castledermot Franciscan Friary

This Franciscan Friary was established circa 1247 on the site of a previous monastery founded by St. Diarmuid. The friary is believed to have been founded by Walter de Riddlesford II, in the early 13th Riddlesford was known as the Lord of Thrisledermot, which was the name the friary was once known as. It was Walter’s father, Walter de Riddlesford I, who was granted the lands from Richard de Cl...