Moyne Franciscan Friary

Founded circa 1455 under the patronage of the MacWilliam Burkes, Moyne Friary was established after Pope Nicholas V granted permission for the set-up of Observant Houses in the Killala diocese in 1450. The founding family were lords of North Connaught, and were in rivalry with the Clanricarde Burkes in South Connaught, who were the benefactors of Ross Errilly Friary in Co. Galway. Since the fa...