Creevlea Friary
on the North West Trail
The ruins of Creevlea Abbey are situated just behind the village of Dromahair which translates as the “Ridge of the two demons”. Built in 1508, the Friary's well preserved ruins stand in a romantic setting in quiet surroundings on the banks of the Bonet River at its entry point to Lough Gill.
The ruins contain a carving of Saint Francis preaching to the birds. The ruins of a nave, tower, transept, chancel, west door, and east and west windows can be viewed along with tombs.
Creevelea Franciscan friary, the last Franciscan abbey founded in Ireland before the monasteries were suppressed.
Photography Credit: Rick Cook
This project is supported by the EU INTERREG IIIA Programme for Ireland/Northern Ireland