Locally known as the Abbey, this Dominican Friary was founded in the mid - 13th century by Maurice Fitzgerald.

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, a well preserved cloister and the only sculptured 15th century high altar to survive in any Irish monastic church.

It will inspire and enlighten its visitors. Access is by stone stairway.

For information in Irish click here

Highlights
  • 13th Century Dominican Friary
  • The site contains a wealth of carvings including Gothic and Renaissance tomb sculptures
  • The only sculptured 15th century high altar to survive in any Irish monastic church
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Getting There

Centre of Sligo town

Map Location: 54.270673, -8.470351
Contact Sligo Abbey

Abbey Street, Sligo, Co. Sligo, Ireland


Eircode: F91 K796
T: +353 (0)71 914 6406
W: heritageireland.ieplaces-to-visitsligo-abbey
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