Dominicans in Ireland


The Dominican Order has been present in Ireland since 1224 when the first foundation was established in Dublin. This was quickly followed by Drogheda, Kilkenny, Waterford, Limerick and Cork. The order was reestablished in the 19th century after having been driven out in the 17th century by laws against Catholic religious orders. During the penal laws, Irish Dominicans established colleges in Lisbon and Louvain to train clergy for ministering in Ireland.

Dominican convents, retreat houses, and houses of study

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.

Dominican colleges

Secondary Schools in Ireland

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

Further Education