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Creevelea Abbey
54.2313° N, -8.3098° E
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Creevelea Abbey is a medieval Franciscan friary and National Monument located in Dromahair, County Leitrim, Ireland. Creeveley Abbey is now in use for as a grave yard.
Historical Timeline
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Foundation
1508
Accidental fire and rebuilding
1536
Richard Bingham pursues O'Rourke
1590
Dissolution
c. 1598
Burial of Sir Tadhg O'Rourke
1605
New house for friars
1618
Reoccupation by Franciscans
1642
Expulsion by Cromwellian forces
1650s
Burial of Thaddeus Francis O'Rourke
1735
Continued use until the 19th century
1837
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