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School: Tairbeart (C.)

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Tarbert, Co. Kerry
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Máire, Bean Uí Chonaill
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  1. Local Ruins - Lislaughtin Abbey

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    1470. This abbey was built by OConnor, Kerry, of Carrigafoyle and was inhabited by Franciscan Friars.
    1478. Dedicated by permission of Sixtus IV.
    1580.
    On April 6th the abbey was destroyed by English soldiers. The friars saved themselves by flight, with the exception of three, who were martyred while praying before the high altar.
    1653. Lislaughtin monks were shorn
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. objects
      1. man-made structures
        1. historical and commemorative structures (~6,794)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Timothy Brassil
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    69
    Address
    Lislaughtin, Co. Kerry