Ross Errilly Friary, County Galway, Ireland Aug 16, 2026

What do swans, secret hideaways, and a medieval fish tank have in common? They"re all part of the story of Ross Errilly Friary. Founded around 1351, this well-preserved Franciscan friary in Ireland is often called Ross Abbey, though it never had an abbot because it was never an abbey.

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