Ennis Friary

Ennis Friary is an impressive 13th century Franciscan friary

Ennis Friary is an impressive 13th century Franciscan friary, founded by the O'Briens, of Thomond who once ruled much of north Munster, has numerous 15th/16th century sculptures carved in the local hard limestone.

Visitors may also view the sacristy, an impressive structure with ribbed, barrel-vaulted ceiling and leading out from the sacristy is the cloister area where part of the arcade has been reconstructed.

Adults €3; Child/Student €1; OAP/Group €2; Family €8.

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