Quin Abbey

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Quin Abbey is built on the site of a castle
Quin Abbey is built on the site of a castle

Quin Abbey was a Franciscan abbey that was founded in 1433 in Quin, County Clare, Ireland. The abbey was built on the foundations of an earlier castle owned by the Norman de Clare family. Although mostly ruined, the structure of the abbey has been preserved and the foundations of its corner towers can still be seen.

A visitors centre is located near the abbey, and the structure can be toured inside as well as outside in the grounds. The graveyard surrounding the abbey is still in use.


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