The latest trip we took was to Co. Clare, where we stayed at Ennis, a medieval town. It's historic centerpiece is the Friary, which was founded for Franciscans by the O'Briens around 1284 and the friary was active under O'Brien protection until at least 1570. By 1670 the confraternity was reduced to one Friar and the O'Briens, Lord of Thommond, had kept the buildings in repair until this time. The Sacristy and Refectory may be as early as 1314, and the Cloister (pictured below) may date 1400 or shortly afterwards. Much of the existing church dates second half of the 15th century.
Ennis is on the Fergus River and a thoroughfare for those heading to the Cliffs of Moher and the Burren region.
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