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Askeaton Abbey
52.6038° N, -8.9754° E
About
Askeaton Abbey or Askeaton Friary is a ruined medieval Franciscan friary located north of Askeaton, County Limerick, Ireland, on the east bank of the River Deel.
Historical Timeline
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Foundation attributed to Gerald FitzGerald
between 1389 and 1400
Alternative foundation attributed to James FitzGerald
1420
Reform under the Order of Friars Minor
1490
Further reform
1513
Provincial chapter held
1564
Plunder during the Second Desmond Rebellion
1579
Sketch showing a large belfry
prior to 1599
Revival of the community
1627
Abandonment as Cromwellian forces neared
1648
Reestablishment after the turmoil
1658
End of continuous residence by friars
1714
Buried bells discovered
1914
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