This 13th century Franciscan friary, founded by the O'Briens, of Thomond who once ruled much of north Munster, has numerous 15th/16th century sculptures carved in the local hard limestone. A carved image of St. Francis displaying the stigmata is evident in the nave. He carries a cross staff and wears the Franciscan habit. Under the south arch of the tower, an elaborate tracery canopy of the late 15th century was…
Source: National Monuments Service – Monuments to Visit (CC BY 4.0) · Ref CL033-082001-
Photo: Frank Chandler · CC BY-SA 4.0
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