Founded around 1284, had a flourishing school in 1441; final expulsion 1693. In 1766 there was no community here, but eight friars were working in the district. Places of refuge: Roosca, Doolough Lake, Lysaght's Lane and Bow Lane in Ennis town.
Present friary acquired in 1854, new church opened in 1856. Provincial Novitiate House from 1877 to 1902. It is at present the Novitiate House of the Irish Province.
Holy Days:7.30pm (vigil on the eve of the holy day)
7.45 (Poor Clare Monastery) 10.00am, 12.00 noon, 1.05pm
Bank Holidays:8:30 (Poor Clare Monastery) & 12 noon
CONFESSION TIMES:
Monday:a retreat/quiet day for the friars.
Tuesday to Friday:11.00 - 12.30pm, 3.00 - 5.30pm
Saturdays:11.00 - 1.00pm, 2.00 - 5.30pm
SECULAR FRANCISCAN ORDER:
Meeting on first Wednesday of the month, after 10.00am and also at 7.00pm
Franciscan Missionary Union enquire at reception
AA St Francis Hall at Friary car park.
Prayer Group: Meeting at St Anthony Hall Francis Street, Tuesdays 8:30pm.
Friary Choir: contact Michelle Hennessy or any of the Friars
Play and Pray group: contact Claire Cremin through the Friary Office.
Office hours:
Mon to Sat : 9:30 - 12:50 and 13:30 to 18:00
Bank holidays - Closed
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