If you’re passing through Cavan, don’t miss the Cavan Friary, a superb Irish Dominican abbey. Founded in the 14th century, all that remains today is the main tower and a few surrounding ruins. All in an enchanting setting!
Visit the Cavan Friary
An exceptionally well-preserved tower!
The monastery was built around 1325-1330 at the request of Giolla O’Reilly, a Dominican who wanted to make Cavan an important cultural and religious center for priests and monks. Ravaged by a terrible fire in 1576, which also affected the entire town, it was abandoned and completely dissolved in 1608.
That’s why very little remains today. A visit to the ruins is free, and allows you to admire the imposing architecture of its tower. The Cavan Friary has a typically medieval charm, and the surrounding ruins give you a good idea of what the building looked like before it was burnt down.
In short, a pretty cool historical monument, and one of the most interesting things to do in the small Irish town of Cavan!
Hotels and B&Bs nearby
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Cavan Friary
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in Cavan, Cavan (County Cavan) - Republic of Ireland
53.990375, -7.362156
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