Landmarks

Sligo Abbey

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Carin
June 8, 2014
The site of Sligo Abbey contains a great wealth of carvings including Gothic and Renaissance tomb sculpture, well preserved cloisters and the only sculptured 15th century high altar.
Claire
July 18, 2018
Known locally as the Abbey, this Dominican Friary was founded in the mid - 13th century by Maurice Fitzgerald. The site contains a great wealth of carvings including Gothic and Renaissance tomb sculpture, well preserved cloister and the only sculptured 15th century high altar to survive in any Irish monastic church.
Hazel
June 24, 2014
Have faith, it'll be over soon and you'll be returned to your cosy environment.
Celene
June 8, 2021
Sligo Abbey is a historical building located in Sligo City Centre. it is 2 km from our B&B approximate 5 minute drive
Eileen
January 27, 2020
Dominican Friary Sligo (14km) Known locally as the Abbey, this abbey was founded in the mid - 13th century by Maurice Fitzgerald. contains a great wealth of carvings including Gothic and Renaissance tomb sculpture, well preserved cloister and the only sculptured 15th century high altar to survive in any Irish monastic church. Our own children loved the tours here when they where younger and hearing about local history from the excellent guides.
Dominican Friary Sligo (14km) Known locally as the Abbey, this abbey was founded in the mid - 13th century by Maurice Fitzgerald. contains a great wealth of carvings including Gothic and Renaissance tomb sculpture, well preserved cloister and the only sculptured 15th century high altar to survive in…

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Location
Abbey Street
Sligo, SO
Abbeyquarter North