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Roscommon Dominican Priory

TIME : 2016/2/18 22:20:26

At the south end of town, the remains of a 13th-century priory are almost hidden behind a primary school. It merits a quick visit for its unusual 15th-century carving of eight gallóglí ('gallowglasses', mercenary soldiers) wielding seven swords and an axe.