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Claregalway
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1843 – St. John the Evangelist Church, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway
1230c – Franciscan Monastery, Claregalway, Co. Galway
Probably founded by a Norman lord, John de Cogan in the first half of the 13th century. Like other monasterys of the period, the buildings were clustered around a central cloister. In the mid 15th century, the tall tower was added to the church. The abbey was dissolved by Henry VIII around 1570.
Published December 30, 2009 | Last Updated May 14, 2024