On the shores of Clew Bay near Newport are the ruins of Burrishoole Abbey, a Dominican Friary dedicated to St. Mary and founded by Richard de Burgo in 1470. Richard entered the order himself and lived there until his death in 1473. In 1580 the abbey was fortified and garrisoned by Sir Nicholas Malby, Governor of Connaught. The ruins consist of a church, south transept and the remains of a…
Source: National Monuments Service – Monuments to Visit (CC BY 4.0) · Ref MA067-014001-
Photo: N Chadwick · CC BY-SA 2.0
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