In the beautiful Glen of Aherlow, looking out to the stunning Galtee Mountains are the ruins of Moor Abbey. This Franciscan friary was founded in the 13th century by Donnchad Móir Ó Briain, King of Thomond (1210-1242). Historical evidence suggests that in 1471 a new church was constructed at the site, but that the following year it was destroyed by fire. The buildings that survive today date from this period.…
Source: National Monuments Service – Monuments to Visit (CC BY 4.0) · Ref TS073-011----
Photo: N Chadwick · CC BY-SA 2.0
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