Claregalway Friary

The Claregalway Friary (Irish: Mainistir Bhaile Chláir) is a ruined medieval Franciscan abbey in Claregalway, County Galway, Ireland.

Claregalway Friary
Mainistir Bhaile Chláir
Monastery information
OrderFranciscans
Establishedc.1240
People
Founder(s)John de Cogan
Architecture
StatusInactive
Site
LocationClaregalway, County Galway, Ireland
Coordinates53.2048°N 8.5640°W / 53.2048; -8.5640
Public accessYes
National monument of Ireland
Official nameClaregalway Abbey
Reference no.165

The abbey site features an east-facing, cruciform church (minus a south transept) with a 24-metre (80 ft) bell tower. The ruins of the living quarters and cloister are situated to the south of the church building.

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