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19 October 2017
We didn't get inside as the weather was not too good We could see it from outside and looks good
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01 October 2017
Beautiful spot. Sadly we arrived to late to visit the ruins, but you can still enjoy them from outside.
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14 June 2017
Well worth a visit. I was very pleased with the tour. I learned a few new pieces of information.
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01 May 2017
I pass by this all the time. It's a lovely place to see, and very interesting too.
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18 April 2017
Got there too late to go inside (and they closed early, too) but even from outside the wall, it looks pretty cool. Wish we could've learned more.
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05 February 2017
It was Saturday, but it was closed. Anyway this is a beautiful place that can be seen from the causeway.
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28 October 2016
One of the most complete monastic/religious ruins, it is well worth a visit. It is a friary, rather than an abbey.
Now ssomewhat 'squashed' in with the town, the development of Sligo has somewhat engulfed the surviving remains. The name is from the Irish Mainistir Shligigh and was built in 1253 by Maurice Fitzgerald, Baron of Offaly. The site initially is almost too much for the eyes, containing Gothic and Renaissance tomb sculptures, coffin lids, and screens as well as the best preserved cloister I have ever seen, the site also lays claim to have the only sculptured 15th century high altar to survive in any Irish monastic church.
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18 August 2016
lovely place to go to pass an hour. very peaceful. €4 adult €10 family.
don't bring the buggy though. if you have a baby sling this is the spot for it.response / report this review
