Claregalway Friary
Ruined Franciscan friary in Galway, Ireland / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Claregalway Friary (Irish: Mainistir Bhaile Chláir) is a ruined medieval Franciscan abbey in Claregalway, County Galway, Ireland.
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Mainistir Bhaile Chláir | |
Monastery information | |
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Order | Franciscans |
Established | c.1240 |
People | |
Founder(s) | John de Cogan |
Architecture | |
Status | Inactive |
Site | |
Location | Claregalway, County Galway, Ireland |
Coordinates | 53.2048°N 8.5640°W / 53.2048; -8.5640 |
Public access | Yes |
Official name | Claregalway Abbey |
Reference no. | 165 |
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The abbey site features an east-facing, cruciform church (minus a south transept) with a 24-metre (80 ft) bell tower. The ruins of the living quarters and cloister are situated to the south of the church building.