Dominicans in Ireland

The Dominican Order (Order of Preachers) has been present in Ireland since 1224 when the first foundation was established in Dublin. This was quickly followed by Drogheda (also 1224), Kilkenny (1225), Waterford (1226), Limerick (1227) and Cork (1229). The order was reestablished in the 19th century after having been driven out in the 17th century by laws against religious orders.

There are currently communities of Dominican friars in the following places in Ireland:

There are also communities of Dominican nuns in a number of places.

St Rose's Dominican College, established by the Dominicans in 1962 in Beechmount Avenue, Belfast St. Dominic's College, Dublin , A secondary school convent for girls, The "base" for Dominican Schools in the World

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