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Tralee Holy Cross Priory

Kerry Dominican Friars dissolved 1580

About This Site

Dominican Friars founded 1243 by Lord John FitzThomas FitzGerald (John of Callan), buried here; dissolved 1580

Historical Information

Alternative Names:
  • The Dominican Church of Holy Cross Abbey
  • The Priory of the Holy Cross, Tralee

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