Sligo Abbey

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Sligo Abbey Welcome to the official page for Sligo Abbey an OPW managed heritage site. This enigmatic friary will inspire and enlighten it's visitors.

Known locally as the Abbey, this Dominican Friary was founded in the mid - 13th century by Maurice Fitzgerald. The site contains a great wealth of carvings including Gothic and Renaissance tomb sculpture, well preserved cloister and the only sculptured 15th century high altar to survive in any Irish monastic church. Open from 10 am seven days a week from the end of Mar to the end of Oct. Last admission 5.15 pm. Known locally as ‘The Abbey’, this Dominican Friary was founded in the mid - 13th century. It contains a great wealth of carvings including Gothic and Renaissance tomb sculpture, a well preserved cloister and the only sculptured 15th century high altar to survive in any Irish monastic church. This enigmatic friary will inspire and enlighten its visitors.

06/10/2026

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Abbey Street
Sligo
F91K796

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+353719146406

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