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Adare Franciscan Friary
Churches And Settlements
In the lovely village of Adare, found just 20 minutes from Limerick City, visitors can view the well-preserved ruins of a Franciscan friary established by Thomas, Earl of Kildare, in 1464. The remains...More
Trinitarian Monastery
Churches And Settlements
In Adare, County Limerick, visitors can see the present Holy Trinity Abbey Church, which was once the country’s only Trinitarian abbey, founded in 1230. Apart from its religious purposes, the order...More
Askeaton Castle and Franciscan Friary
Churches And Settlements
Askeaton Castle is a late 12th-century ruin located on the River Deel in Askeaton Town, County Limerick. It’s believed that William de Burgo established the castle, though the 15th-century friary is...More
Dysert Oenghusa Church And Round Tower
Children and Family Attractions
Visitors can find the Dysert Oenghusa Church near Croom in County Limerick. The present church dates back to the 15th or 16th century, but previously the site housed a monastery that was the first...More
Augustinian Abbey Adare
Churches And Settlements
The Earl of Kildare founded the Augustinian friary at Adare, County Limerick in 1315. It was known as the Black Abbey due to the colour of the friars’ habit. Religious activities continued for about...More
Cathedral of St John the Baptist
Churches And Settlements
The property for the Cathedral of St John the Baptist was purchased in Limerick City in 1796 and kept in a secret trust, as Roman Catholics could not buy land at the time. In 1856, construction...More
St Mary's Cathedral
Churches And Settlements
The Cathedral of St Mary Blessed Virgin occupies a very historic plot in Limerick City. In 1168, Donal Mor O’Brien, King of Munster, donated his palace, parts of which are possibly incorporated into...More
Glenstal Abbey
Churches And Settlements
Glenstal Abbey was built in the 1830s for the Barrington family. It was designed as a castle in 12th century style. It has a great gate and a massive drum tower that resembles the one at Windsor...More
Mungret Churches
Churches And Settlements
The village of Mungret, just 10 minutes from Limerick City, is home to the ruins of a Christian monastery founded by St Nessan in the 6th century. It’s thought that the monastery had six churches and...More
Kilmallock Churches, Castle and Town Gate
Churches And Settlements
Collegiate Church. The church was founded in the 13th century and was dedicated to Saints Peter and Paul. The church has three aisles, a chancel and a north transept, and includes a fine 13th-century...More
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