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Maurice FitzGerald,
second baron of Offaly founded this Dominican Friary in 1258. The choir
with its eight lancet windows and the sacristy and chapter house are original.
The building suffered a disastrous fire in 1414
the east window of the choir, the carved alter, most of the nave and the
screen separating the choir from the nave date from this period.
Abbey Street
Sligo
Co Sligo
Tel +353
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The friary was attacked and
destroyed by Cromwell's troops in 1641, most of the friars are said
to have been shot or burnt.
Inside the church are many interesting sixteenth
and seventeenth century tombs. |
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