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Ireland > Galway (An Ghaillimh) > Attractions in Galway > Abbey

Abbey

Category: Sightseeing + Tours

8 St. Francis Street, Galway

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Irish Fransicans - 'An Mhainistir' I nGaillimh / 'The Abbey' (Galway City) Willaim de Burgo founded the Franciscan friary in Galway in 1296. It later became a place for special theological studies. The Conventuals contested the taking over of Galway friary by the Observants. The co-operation of the local officials enabled the friars to escape suppresion and to live in rela... franciscans.ie

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