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Carlingford Abbey
54.0381° N, -6.1845° E
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Carlingford Abbey, also called Carlingford Friary or Carlingford Priory, is a medieval Dominican abbey and National Monument located in Carlingford, County Louth, Ireland.
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Foundation
c. 1305
Tower additions
1423
Rebuilding
early 16th century
Reopening under Charles II
1671
Relocation of the community
1777
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