Quin Abbey by David Haslam

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04-FEB-2006

Quin Abbey

Co Clare / Ireland

Quin Abbey is unusual in that it was built within the walls of a Norman Castle. The castle was built in 1280 and was converted to an abbey between 1350 and 1430.

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David Haslam		07-Jul-2009 15:32
The castle is attributed to Richard de Clare but there was a church previously on the site. www.isleofalbion.co.uk/quin/

Shawn McNamara		07-Jul-2009 10:02
This castle was built by the McNamara clan, orginally Mac Conmara. They were a celtic clan and this castle is located in Clare.

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