Sligo Abbey
Ruined Dominican friary in Sligo, Ireland / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Sligo Abbey (Irish: Mainistir Shligigh[2]) was a Dominican convent in Sligo, Ireland, founded in 1253.[3][4] It was built in the Romanesque style with some later additions and alterations. Extensive ruins remain, mainly of the church and the cloister.
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Monastery information | |
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Order | Dominican Order |
Established | 1253 |
Disestablished | 1760 |
Diocese | Elphin |
People | |
Founder(s) | Maurice Fitzgerald, Baron of Offaly |
Architecture | |
Style | Norman, Gothic |
Site | |
Location | Sligo, County Sligo |
Public access | Yes |
Official name | Sligo Abbey |
Reference no. | 189[1] |
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The site is managed by the Office of Public Works and opens on a seasonal basis - March 17th to November 5th is the 2023 season. Sligo Abbey is open daily from 10.00 am - 6.00 pm, with last admissions at 5.15 pm.[4]