sligo abbey

The altar, with carvings of a rose and a bunch of grapes, is also 15th century, as is presumably also the tower. An unusual feature is the 15th century rood-screen (partly reconstructed) which ran across the church separating the choir from the nave. The transept was added in the 16th century.
In a recess in the north wall of the nave is the O'Crean tomb dated to 1506, bearing panels in front with the Crucifixion in the centre, the Virgin Mary and St. John on either side; other figures are probably to be identified as St. Dominic (in friar's robes), St. Katherine (with remains of a wheel), St. Peter (with keys), St. Michael (with shield and raised sword), and there are other unidentified figures.
The easternmost lancet window in the south wall was blocked up to accommodate the O'Conor Sligo monument of 1624, with a Crucifixion on the top, below it SS Peter and Paul , and below them Sir Donagh O'Conor and his wife Elinor. T
he sacristy and the chapter house beside the cloister are both 13th century buildings, but the cloister itself and the other buildings around it were built in the 15th century. Note the head on the pillar in the north-west corner, and the window in the north wall of the first floor where the reader in the refectory had his desk.

Located in Sligo Town Centre.

Mid March - End October: 10am to 6pm daily.
November - Mid December: Friday, Saturday & Sunday only 9.30am to 4.30pm.
Last admission 45 minutes before closing.