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Discover the serenity and rich history of friaries across Ireland, starting with Ballindoon Abbey nestled on the shores of Lough Arrow in County Sligo

Background imageFriary Collection: 1960 Vauxhall Cresta Friary estate in Covent Garden fruit market. Creator: Unknown

1960 Vauxhall Cresta Friary estate in Covent Garden fruit market. Creator: Unknown
1960 Vauxhall Cresta Friary estate in Covent Garden fruit market

Background imageFriary Collection: Ballindoon Abbey, Lough Arrow, County Sligo, Ireland; Lakefront Historic Abbey

Ballindoon Abbey, Lough Arrow, County Sligo, Ireland; Lakefront Historic Abbey

Background imageFriary Collection: Chapel Of Saint Kevin At Glendalough And Round Tower, Glendalough, Co. Wicklow, Ireland

Chapel Of Saint Kevin At Glendalough And Round Tower, Glendalough, Co. Wicklow, Ireland

Background imageFriary Collection: Former monastery (Monestir de Santa Maria de Ripoll). The church porch. 12th century

Former monastery (Monestir de Santa Maria de Ripoll). The church porch. 12th century
8608229 Former monastery (Monestir de Santa Maria de Ripoll). The church porch. 12th century. by Catalan School, (12th century); Monestir de Santa Maria, Ripoll, Catalonia

Background imageFriary Collection: Former abbey (Monestir de Sant Joan de les Abadesses). Interior. Calvary group. 1250

Former abbey (Monestir de Sant Joan de les Abadesses). Interior. Calvary group. 1250
8608205 Former abbey (Monestir de Sant Joan de les Abadesses). Interior. Calvary group. 1250. by Catalan School, (13th century); Catalunya

Background imageFriary Collection: Former monastery (Monestir de Santa Maria de Ripoll). The church porch. 12th century

Former monastery (Monestir de Santa Maria de Ripoll). The church porch. 12th century
8608220 Former monastery (Monestir de Santa Maria de Ripoll). The church porch. 12th century. by Catalan School, (12th century); Monestir de Santa Maria, Ripoll, Catalonia

Background imageFriary Collection: Former monastery (Monestir de Santa Maria de Ripoll). The church porch. 12th century

Former monastery (Monestir de Santa Maria de Ripoll). The church porch. 12th century
8608217 Former monastery (Monestir de Santa Maria de Ripoll). The church porch. 12th century. by Catalan School, (12th century); Monestir de Santa Maria, Ripoll, Catalonia

Background imageFriary Collection: Former monastery (Monestir de Santa Maria de Ripoll). The church porch. 12th century

Former monastery (Monestir de Santa Maria de Ripoll). The church porch. 12th century
8608216 Former monastery (Monestir de Santa Maria de Ripoll). The church porch. 12th century. by Catalan School, (12th century); Monestir de Santa Maria, Ripoll, Catalonia

Background imageFriary Collection: Former abbey (Monestir de Sant Joan de les Abadesses). Interior

Former abbey (Monestir de Sant Joan de les Abadesses). Interior
8608209 Former abbey (Monestir de Sant Joan de les Abadesses). Interior. by Catalan School, (12th century); Catalunya, Spain; (add.info.: Former abbey (Monestir de Sant Joan de les Abadesses)

Background imageFriary Collection: Former abbey (Monestir de Sant Joan de les Abadesses). Interior. Calvary group. 1250

Former abbey (Monestir de Sant Joan de les Abadesses). Interior. Calvary group. 1250
8608204 Former abbey (Monestir de Sant Joan de les Abadesses). Interior. Calvary group. 1250. by Catalan School, (13th century); Catalunya

Background imageFriary Collection: Fountains Abbey, date unknown (watercolour on paper)

Fountains Abbey, date unknown (watercolour on paper)
7528510 Fountains Abbey, date unknown (watercolour on paper) by Hearne, Thomas (1744-1817); 28.5x26 cm; Gallery Oldham, UK; (add.info.: Unknown artist in the style of Thomas Hearne (1744 - 1817)

Background imageFriary Collection: In The Monastery Church, 1878 (painting)

In The Monastery Church, 1878 (painting)
7432283 In The Monastery Church, 1878 (painting) by Backer, Harriet (1845-1932); 46x42.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Harriet Backer (1845-1932)); Photo © O. Vaering

Background imageFriary Collection: Spring Festival at the Himis Monastery, Tibet (litho)

Spring Festival at the Himis Monastery, Tibet (litho)
CHT166637 Spring Festival at the Himis Monastery, Tibet (litho) by Sabattier, Louis Remy (1863-1935); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Background imageFriary Collection: Rock Of Cashel, Co Tipperary, Ireland

Rock Of Cashel, Co Tipperary, Ireland

Background imageFriary Collection: The Old Friary DP072526

The Old Friary DP072526
The Old Friary, Friars Lane, Beverley, East Riding Of Yorkshire. General view of the old friary, now a youth hostel, from the east

Background imageFriary Collection: The Boys Of The Roaring Blue

The Boys Of The Roaring Blue
An illustrated WW2 music sheet cover for The Boys Of The Roaring Blue, words and music by J. Walter Nayes, seen pictured on the right, on behalf of the city of Cardiff Spitfire fund. Date: circa 1940

Background imageFriary Collection: Friary, Holroyd & Healy's Friary Oatmeal Stout

Friary, Holroyd & Healy's Friary Oatmeal Stout

Background imageFriary Collection: Friary, Holroyd & Healy's Friary Audit Ale

Friary, Holroyd & Healy's Friary Audit Ale

Background imageFriary Collection: Friary Holroyd & Healy's Friary Ale

Friary Holroyd & Healy's Friary Ale

Background imageFriary Collection: Theme from the Venetian Carnival, In the Parlatory of the Monastery, 1780-1820 (oil on canvas)

Theme from the Venetian Carnival, In the Parlatory of the Monastery, 1780-1820 (oil on canvas)
7387018 Theme from the Venetian Carnival, In the Parlatory of the Monastery, 1780-1820 (oil on canvas) by Anonymous; 31 x 40.7 cm; National Museum, Krakow, Poland; (add.info.: Italian, Venice)

Background imageFriary Collection: The Slaying of Red Comyn by Robert the Bruce, 1810-16. Creator: Henry Fuseli

The Slaying of Red Comyn by Robert the Bruce, 1810-16. Creator: Henry Fuseli
The Slaying of Red Comyn by Robert the Bruce, 1810-16

Background imageFriary Collection: Culross Abbey, Royal Burgh of Culross, Fife, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Culross Abbey, Royal Burgh of Culross, Fife, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageFriary Collection: 30c Columbus at La Rabida single, 1893. Creator: American Bank Note Company

30c Columbus at La Rabida single, 1893. Creator: American Bank Note Company
30c Columbus at La Rabida single, 1893. Mint; Design of the stamp is taken from a painting by R. Maso entitled " Columbus at La Rabida"

Background imageFriary Collection: St. Franciss Abbey, Kilkenny (sepia photo)

St. Franciss Abbey, Kilkenny (sepia photo)
322490 St. Franciss Abbey, Kilkenny (sepia photo) by French, Robert (1841-1917); Private Collection; (add.info.: St. Francis Abbey, Kilkenny, founded in the 14th century.); Irish, out of copyright

Background imageFriary Collection: Layout of the San Francisco de la Espada Mission (engraving) (b / w photo)

Layout of the San Francisco de la Espada Mission (engraving) (b / w photo)
DHS242183 Layout of the San Francisco de la Espada Mission (engraving) (b/w photo) by American School, (18th century); Dallas Historical Society, Texas

Background imageFriary Collection: Askeaton Abbey (sepia photo)

Askeaton Abbey (sepia photo)
322497 Askeaton Abbey (sepia photo) by French, Robert (1841-1917); Private Collection; (add.info.: Abbey founded c.1389.); Irish, out of copyright

Background imageFriary Collection: The ruins of Sligo Abbey (sepia photo)

The ruins of Sligo Abbey (sepia photo)
322495 The ruins of Sligo Abbey (sepia photo) by Irish Photographer (19th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sligo Abbey, officially the Dominican Friary of Sligo, was built in 1253)

Background imageFriary Collection: Church of Santa Barbara, late 19th century. Creator: Unknown

Church of Santa Barbara, late 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Church of Santa Barbara, late 19th century

Background imageFriary Collection: Christopher Columbus and His Son at La Rabida, 1838. Creator: Eugene Delacroix

Christopher Columbus and His Son at La Rabida, 1838. Creator: Eugene Delacroix
Christopher Columbus and His Son at La Rabida, 1838

Background imageFriary Collection: Greyfriars Friary Chapel Canterbury, Kent, England

Greyfriars Friary Chapel Canterbury, Kent, England
circa 1910s

Background imageFriary Collection: Changing the Guard at St. Jamess Palace, London

Changing the Guard at St. Jamess Palace, London
Changing the Guard and Trooping the Colour on the Friary Court at St. Jamess Palace, London Date: circa 1920

Background imageFriary Collection: BS Bristol, BS1 6

BS Bristol, BS1 6
BS1 6

Background imageFriary Collection: The Monastery and Madras College, 1898. Creator: Unknown

The Monastery and Madras College, 1898. Creator: Unknown
The Monastery and Madras College, 1898. Ruins of Blackfriars St Andrews, 15th century Dominican friary and Madras College secondary school founded in 1833 by the Rev. Dr Andrew Bell

Background imageFriary Collection: Ruins near Rathmullen, 1898. Creator: Unknown

Ruins near Rathmullen, 1898. Creator: Unknown
Ruins near Rathmullen, 1898. Ruins of a Carmelite Friary built by Eoghan Rua MacSweeney in 1516 in Rathmullan on the Fanad Peninsula in County Donegal, Ireland

Background imageFriary Collection: Ulster History Park, Omagh, County Tyrone, Ireland; Crannog And Early Monastery

Ulster History Park, Omagh, County Tyrone, Ireland; Crannog And Early Monastery

Background imageFriary Collection: The Monastry of Grey Friars, Newcastle Upon Tyne, c1860. Artist: Thomas Dick

The Monastry of Grey Friars, Newcastle Upon Tyne, c1860. Artist: Thomas Dick
The Monastry of Grey Friars, Newcastle Upon Tyne, c1860. Inscribed: Now the Residence of Major Anderson. GreyFriars was a friary in what is now Tyne and Wear

Background imageFriary Collection: Grey Friars Tower, Richmond, North Yorkshire, c1800-1833. Artist: John Coney

Grey Friars Tower, Richmond, North Yorkshire, c1800-1833. Artist: John Coney
Grey Friars Tower, Richmond, North Yorkshire, c1800-1833. Late 15th century tower, part of a new building which was to replace the 13th century monastery

Background imageFriary Collection: A column of the hall of Blackfriars Priory, City of London, 1906

A column of the hall of Blackfriars Priory, City of London, 1906. Blackfriars was a Dominican priory built in the 13th century. It closed in 1538 during the Dissolution of the Monasteries

Background imageFriary Collection: Friary Court, St Jamess Palace, 1902. Artist: Thomas Robert Way

Friary Court, St Jamess Palace, 1902. Artist: Thomas Robert Way
Friary Court, St Jamess Palace, 1902. From Ancient Royal Palaces in and Near London. [John Lane, London and New York, 1902]

Background imageFriary Collection: Window between St. Andrews Hall and the Dutch Church, Norwich, c1908. Artist: John Sell Cotman

Window between St. Andrews Hall and the Dutch Church, Norwich, c1908. Artist: John Sell Cotman
Window between St. Andrews Hall and the Dutch Church, Norwich, c1908. [The Offices of the Studio, London & New York, 1944]

Background imageFriary Collection: Ruins on the Hill of Slane, County Meath, Ireland, 1924-1926. Artist: MC Green

Ruins on the Hill of Slane, County Meath, Ireland, 1924-1926. Artist: MC Green
Ruins on the Hill of Slane, County Meath, Ireland, 1924-1926. Ruins of a friary church and college, abandoned in 1723. A print from Hutchinsons Britain Beautiful, edited by Walter Hutchinson

Background imageFriary Collection: Tower of Franciscan friary, Oxford, c1860

Tower of Franciscan friary, Oxford, c1860
Tower of Franciscan friary, Oxford, 1788. The tower housed the study of Roger Bacon (c1214-1292), English experimental scientist, philosopher and Franciscan friar

Background imageFriary Collection: Tower of Franciscan friary, Oxford, 1788

Tower of Franciscan friary, Oxford, 1788. The tower, to the left of the bridge housed the study of Roger Bacon (c1214-1292), English experimental scientist, philosopher and Franciscan friar

Background imageFriary Collection: Devenish Monastic Site, Devenish Island, Lower Lough Erne, County Fermanagh, Ireland

Devenish Monastic Site, Devenish Island, Lower Lough Erne, County Fermanagh, Ireland

Background imageFriary Collection: Co Galway, Kylemore Abbey And Lake

Co Galway, Kylemore Abbey And Lake



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Discover the serenity and rich history of friaries across Ireland, starting with Ballindoon Abbey nestled on the shores of Lough Arrow in County Sligo. The picturesque Lakefront Historic Abbey offers a glimpse into the past, while the Chapel of Saint Kevin at Glendalough and Round Tower in Co. Wicklow transports you to ancient times. Immerse yourself in the tranquility of Ross Errilly Franciscan Friary, where time seems to stand still amidst its weathered stone walls. Experience the haunting melody of 'The Boys Of The Roaring Blue' echoing through these hallowed halls. Indulge your taste buds with Friary, Holroyd & Healy's Friary Oatmeal Stout or their delectable Audit Ale. Savor every sip as you imagine monks brewing these exquisite beverages within their peaceful sanctuary. Transport yourself further back in time with 'Theme from the Venetian Carnival, ' an enchanting painting capturing life within a monastery during 1780-1820. Let your imagination wander through this vibrant scene filled with masked revelers and joyous celebrations. Step into nostalgia with a glimpse of the 1960 Vauxhall Cresta Friary estate parked amidst Covent Garden fruit market's bustling atmosphere. This vintage beauty adds a touch of charm to an already vibrant setting. Venture beyond Ireland's borders to Batalha Monastery in Portugal, where you'll find The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier from World War I—a poignant reminder of sacrifice and honor. Lastly, explore The Rock Of Cashel in Co Tipperary—an awe-inspiring site that combines medieval architecture with breathtaking views. Feel a sense of wonder as you walk among centuries-old ruins steeped in Irish history. From serene landscapes to cultural treasures, friaries offer glimpses into different eras and evoke emotions that transcend time itself.