Former Franciscan friary in Tipperary will reopen to shelter Ukrainian refugees
The former Franciscan friary in Clonmel Co Tipperary which closed in January 2023. It is to be reopened as an accommodation centre for Ukrainian refugees. Picture: Franciscans.ie
A Franciscan friary in Co Tipperary, which housed priests for 750 years before closing its doors in January, is to be reopened as an accommodation centre for Ukrainian refugees next month.
The building in Clonmel has been home to Franciscans since 1269 and includes a church and accommodation on the grounds in Abbey St in the town.
