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Sligo’s Founding Father Maurice Fitzgerald

Price

Free of charge

Dates

21/08/2026 - 21/08/2026
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Location

Sligo Abbey

Sligo Abbey exterior

Join John Quinn for a talk about Maurice Fitzgerald.

Discover who he was and why he is so important to Sligo. You will hear about his influence on the layout and structure of the town, including the Friary, the first stone castle, a new crossing point on the Garavogue as well as reputedly St John Hospital in the early 13th century.

No booking required.

Contact

Abbey Street,
Sligo
F91 K796

071 914 6406

Getting Here

Located in the centre of Sligo town

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