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Lislaughtin Abbey
52.5574° N, -9.4699° E
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Lislaughtin Abbey is a medieval Franciscan friary and National Monument located in County Kerry, Ireland.
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Death of Saint Lachtin
AD 622
Foundation of the friary
1470
Papal permission granted
1477
Processional cross commissioned
1479
Burial of Lord Iraghticonnor
1485
Burial of Thomas fitz Gerald
1567
Raids during Siege of Carrigafoyle Castle
1580
Friars return
1629
Lislaughtin cross rediscovered
March 1871
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