Clare Island Abbey © Graham Horn cc-by-sa/2.0

L6884 : Clare Island Abbey

taken 15 years ago, near to Portnakilly, Craigmore and Maum, Mayo, Ireland

Clare Island Abbey

A cell of Cistercian monks built the abbey in the mid 13th century, although it was rebuilt around 1460. It is where Granuaile (Grace O'Malley) is reputed to be buried. There is a tomb inside but no one knows for sure if it is hers. There are also some of the best medieval wall paintings in Ireland in the abbey (no inside photos allowed).

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Grid Square: L6884, 7 images (more nearby )
Photographer: Graham Horn (find more nearby)
Date Taken: Monday, 8 September, 2008 (more nearby)
Submitted: Tuesday, 16 September, 2008
Category: Religious buildings > Abbey (more nearby)
Subject Location: Irish: L 689 844 [100m precision]
WGS84: 53:47.5998N 9:59.3370W
Camera Location: Irish: L 689 844
View Direction: Northeast (about 45 degrees)