Askeaton Abbey
Askeaton Abbey or Askeaton Friary is a ruined medieval Franciscan friary located north of Askeaton, County Limerick, Ireland, on the east bank of the River Deel.
Mainistir Eas Géitine | |
Location within Ireland | |
| Monastery information | |
|---|---|
| Other names | Athskettin; Easa-geibhteine; Es-geibhteine; Inis-geibhthine; Easa-gebryny; Inisgebryny? |
| Order | Order of Friars Minor Conventual Order of Friars Minor |
| Established | 1389–1420 |
| Disestablished | 1714 |
| Diocese | Limerick |
| People | |
| Founder(s) | Gerald FitzGerald, 3rd Earl of Desmond |
| Architecture | |
| Status | Inactive |
| Site | |
| Location | Moig South, Askeaton, County Limerick |
| Coordinates | 52.603813°N 8.975413°W |
| Public access | Yes |
National monument of Ireland | |
| Official name | Askeaton Abbey |
| Reference no. | 185 |
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