Creevelea Abbey
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About this place
Creevelea Abbey is an early 16th-century Franciscan friary and National Monument located in Dromahair, County Leitrim, Ireland. Although in ruins, Creevelea Abbey is still in use as a grave yard.
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Visitor Information
- Heritage status
- Protected Heritage Site
Getting There & Parking
Creevelea Abbey is located in County Leitrim, roughly 150 km (2h 10m drive) from Galway and 213 km (3h 10m) from Dublin. The nearest public car park is 939 m away. Nearby highlights within a short drive include Gortlownan Motte (2.2 km away).
Galway150 km
~2h 10m driveBelfast204 km
~3h driveDublin213 km
~3h 10m drive
Nearest car park
939 m from landmark
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