Known locally as the Abbey, this Dominican Friary was founded in the 13th century. The site of Sligo Abbey contains a wealth of carvings including Gothic and Renaissance tomb sculptures, well preserved cloister and the only sculptured 15th century high altar to survive in any Irish monastic church.
It will inspire and enlighten it’s visitors. Access is by stone stairway.
Centre of Sligo town
Contact
Sligo Abbey
Abbey Street, Sligo, Co. Sligo, Ireland
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