The Architecture and History of Creevelea Abbey, Dromahaire

The Architecture and History of Creevelea Abbey, Dromahaire | Heritage Ireland Skip to content Heritage Ireland Buy a Heritage Card Home What’s on The Architecture and History of Creevelea Abbey, Dromahaire The Architecture and History of Creevelea Abbey, Dromahaire Price Free event but booking essential Dates 16/08/2026 - 16/08/2026 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Location Parke’s Castle Share: Share on Facebook Share on Twitter On this page Description Contact Gallery Opening Times Contact Facilities --> --> The Architecture and History of Creevelea Abbey, Dromahaire --> Info on the Lecture: Creevelea Abbey, just outside Dromahaire, Co. Leitrim, was founded as a Franciscan Friary in 1508 under O'Rourke patronage. The ruins of the friary are in relatively good shape and talk will concentrate on elements of its architecture and history. Bio: Dr O'Conor joined the staff of NUI, Galway (now the University of Galway) in September 2000. His research interests, on which he has published widely, include castles, medieval rural settlement, later medieval Gaelic Ireland and the medieval landscape. Free event but booking essential. Please email parkescastle@opw.ie for more information and bookings Contac