Ennis Friary

Ennis Friary was a Franciscan friary in the town of Ennis, County Clare, Ireland. It was established in the middle of the 13th century by the ruling O'Brien dynasty who supported it for most of its existence.

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Type: Museum
Description: former Franciscan friary in County Clare, Ireland
Also known as: “Ennis Abbey”
Postal code: V95 AN28

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Cusack Park and Clare Museum.

Cusack Park

Stadium

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Cusack Park is a Gaelic Athletic Association stadium in Ennis, County Clare, Ireland. It is the primary home of the Clare hurling, Gaelic football, camogie and Ladies' Gaelic football teams at all grades. Cusack Park is situated 220 metres east of Ennis Friary.

Clare Museum

Museum

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Clare Museum is an archaeology and history museum that tells the story of County Clare. The museum is housed in the former Sisters of Mercy Convent in the centre of Ennis. Clare Museum is situated 210 metres south of Ennis Friary.

St Mary’s Franciscan Church

Church

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St Mary’s Franciscan Church is situated 160 metres south of Ennis Friary.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Ennis and Clarecastle.

Ennis

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Ennis is the county town of County Clare in Ireland. It's a market town with several historic and religious sites. It also has accommodation and other visitor amenities, and is the public transport hub for the county. In 2022 its population was 28,000.