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. …

Despite the ravages of history, the Abbey retains a great wealth of carvings, including Gothic and Renaissance monumental sculpture, the well-preserved cloister arcade, and the sculptured …

2024年9月2日 · The mighty Sligo Abbey is a fine place to explore if you’re staying in Sligo Town. One of the more iconic of the many Sligo attractions, Sligo Abbey dates back to the mid-13th …

The Abbey of Sligo is most pleasingly situated on the banks of the river Garrowoge, which originates in Lough Gill. It was a spacious and magnificent building, as well as one could judge …

The Dominican priory known as Sligo Abbey has dominated Sligo's eastern district since the town was founded in the mid 13th century. Large parts of the church, sacristy and chapterhouse are …

Known locally as "The Abbey," this Dominican Friary was founded in the mid-13th century and served as both a religious centre and community gathering space, especially as a refuge for …

Sligo Abbey – a misnomer, since it is in fact a priory – was founded in 1252 for the Dominican Order by Maurice FitzGerald. It was said that he wished to house a community of monks to …

2024年2月25日 · Nestled in the heart of Sligo town, on Ireland’s rugged west coast, lies a hidden gem of historical significance – Sligo Abbey. This enchanting ruin, with its rich tapestry of …

Sligo Abbey, a Dominican friary founded in the mid-13th century, stands as a historical monument in Sligo, Ireland. Despite being partially destroyed by fire, the abbey retains a great wealth of …

The Dominican priory known as Sligo Abbey has dominated Sligo’s eastern district since the town was founded in the mid-thirteenth century. Large parts of the church, sacristy and …