• Sligo Abbey (Irish: Mainistir Shligigh[2]) was a Dominican convent in Sligo, Ireland, founded in 1253.[3][4] It was built in the Romanesque style with some later...
  • The only entry on the history of Sligo Abbey in the Dúchas Schools' Collection was written by a student in Cloonlyon, Co Mayo in the 1930s.
  • Sligo Abbey was founded in 1253 as a Dominican abbey. It was impressive. We were the only ones there, we took our time and explored all of the nooks and...
  • The Dominican priory known as Sligo Abbey has dominated Sligo's eastern district since the town was founded in the mid-thirteenth century.
  • Sligo Abbey is located right in the middle of Sligo Town. It was built by Maurice Fitzgerald for the Dominicans in 1252 and includes a great wealth of carvings.
  • CULTURE NIGHT commenced early today in Sligo, with a musical feast from young musicians in Sligo Abbey.
  • Guide sheets are available in several languages. Allow 30 minutes to an hour to fully explore the site. Reach Sligo Abbey in Sligo’s historic Abbey Quarter.
  • Sligo Abbey is a living chronicle of Ireland's medieval history. Founded in the 13th century, it echoes the footsteps of ancient monks and noble famil.
  • The town of Sligo is home to a 13th-century Dominican abbey, known as Sligo Abbey. This building is a true architectural marvel!
  • In the past, generations of Sligo people have been buried in and around Sligo Abbey. Needless to say, the Abbey is steeped in history, legend and story.
  • Sligo Abbey is located in the centre of Sligo town, just a 5 minute drive from Clayton Hotel Sligo.
  • Sligo Abbey was founded as a Dominican friary in 1252. Built in the romanesque style, it has withstood centuries of strife, war and disease.
  • Explore the wealth of beautiful carvings including Gothic and Renaissance tomb sculpture and preserved cloister at this 13th century Abbey in Sligo.