The Convent of Askeaton32 is said to have been built; by the Earl of Desmond. It has not been inhabited by the friars for many years. In the war against the Geraldines of Munster the inmates were treated in a most barbarous manner by the English under Sir Nicholas Malby. Some of them were put to death for the faith. Among these martyrs of Christ was Father John Conor, whose remains were buried in the chapter-room. I have been unable to ascertain the names of the others.