Lorrha Dominican Priory

Lorrha is located west of Birr and about 5 kilometres from the river Shannon and the border between counties Tipperary and Galway. The village has a long connection with Christianity in Ireland and was the site of an early monastery associated with St. Ruadhán, who was active in the 6th century. A Dominican Priory, dedicated to St. Peter of Verona, was founded in Lorrha in 1269 by Walter de Bur...