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Lislaughtin Franciscan Friary

In the village of Ballylongford in County Kerry, visitors can find the beautiful remains of Lislaughtin Franciscan Friary, established by John O’Connor in 1478.

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Where
Ballylongford, KerryDirections
Cost
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Ages
No specific child age guidance is stated
Phone
+353667121288
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What to expect

In the village of Ballylongford in County Kerry, visitors can find the beautiful remains of Lislaughtin Franciscan Friary, established by John O’Connor in 1478. Among the remains, they will see the rectangular church and other buildings featuring lovely stonework. There are several windows and tomb niches.

It's also thought that the friary was established on the site of an earlier monastery founded by St Lachtin.

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Fáilte Ireland Attractions

Categories

  • Activity
  • Experience
  • Church Abbey
  • Monastery
  • Attraction
  • Churches
  • Abbeys and Monastery
  • Ruins
  • Historic Houses and Castle

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Ballylongford, Kerry

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