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
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.
Getting Here
Located in the centre of Sligo town
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