Creevelea Friary

Ireland / Sligo /
 ruins, place with historical importance, monastery, interesting place
These ruins are the site of a former Franciscan friary, and date to 1508. It was the last friary constructed before the suppression of monasteries by King Henry VIII. The site has some interesting stonework, and is still used as a burial ground.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dromahair
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Coordinates:   54°13'52"N   8°18'34"W
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