Timoleague Friary

Timoleague Friary is a Franciscan friary located in Timoleague, County Cork, Ireland. It was founded in 1240 by either the Anglo Norman de Barrys family or the MacCarthys of Desmond.

Timoleague Friary
Location within Ireland
Monastery information
OrderFranciscans
Established1240
Disestablished1631
DioceseCork and Ross
People
Founder(s)Domhnall Got MacCarthy or William de Barry
Architecture
StatusInactive
Site
LocationTimoleague, County Cork, Ireland
Coordinates51.64250°N 8.76306°W / 51.64250; -8.76306
Public accessYes
Official nameTimoleague Friary
Reference no.21

The friary is located on the site of an early Christian church dedicated to St Molaga, whose feast day was celebrated down to the seventeenth-century.

Timoleague is one of the few early Franciscan friaries with substantial standing remains in Ireland. Located in a medieval village in Co. Cork, it stands on the banks of the River Argideen overlooking Courtmacsherry Bay. The cellars are located in the east range and were connected directly to the river via an outbuilding. This would have allowed for the safe delivery of goods such as fish to the friary. The fifteenth century tower was inserted later, and is typical of Franciscan bell-towers. The building contains some mysterious wall passages, with tall arches on each side of the choir.[1]

Timoleague Franciscan friary is a National Monument in State Care (#21) and its RMP (Record of Monument & Place) number is CO123-050002-[2]

See also

  • List of abbeys and priories in Ireland (County Cork)

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