Adare Friary, Adare

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The Adare Friary, located in Adare, County Limerick, Ireland, formerly known as the "Black Abbey", is an Augustinian Friary founded in 1316 by the Earl of Kildare. It is now known as "St. Nicholas' Church of Ireland" parish church, and St Nicholas' National School. ()

Coordinates: 52°34'4"N, 8°47'5"W

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Adare Ireland

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Adare Friary – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Croom Castle, Adare Manor Golf Club, Carrigogunnell, Killulta Church.

4.5 miSE
Forts and castles
Croom Castle, Croom
115 min walk • Croom or Crom Castle, also called the Castle of Crom, is a historic castle in the town of Croom, County Limerick, that is notable for its occupation as one of the principal residences of the Kildare branch of the FitzGerald dynasty.
~1850 ftNE
52°34'15"N • 8°46'41"W
Adare Manor Golf Club, Adare
9 min walk • Outdoor activities, Golf
5.7 miN
Forts and castles
Carrigogunnell
146 min walk • Carrigogunnell Castle is a medieval Irish fortification near the village of Clarina, on the banks of the River Shannon in County Limerick. The structure dates to at least the early 13th century, and was sleighted in September 1691 after being captured during the second siege of Limerick.
4.7 miNW
Church, Archaeological site
Killulta Church
121 min walk • Killulta Church is a medieval church and a National Monument in County Limerick, Ireland.
5.3 miNW
Church, Archaeological site
Killeen Cowpark
137 min walk • Killeen Cowpark is a medieval church and a National Monument in County Limerick, Ireland.
3.7 miNE
Town
Patrickswell
95 min walk • Patrickswell, historically known as Toberpatrick, is a small town in County Limerick, Ireland. It is primarily a commuter village for people working in Limerick, particularly the nearby industrial suburb of Raheen.