Claregalway Friary was founded on the banks of the Clare River about 1250 for the Conventual Order of Franciscans by John de Cogan, who was one of the leaders of the Anglo-Norman conquest of Connaught. The church consists of a nave and chancel. A tall tower was added in the 15th century. There is also a north transept, as well as the remains of an aisle attached to the north…
Source: National Monuments Service – Monuments to Visit (CC BY 4.0) · Ref GA070-035001-
Photo: Enda O Flaherty · CC BY-SA 2.0
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