Abbeyside - County Waterford
The Augustinians came to Abbeyside in 1290, from the Clare Priory in Suffolk, having been invited by their patron, Thomas, Lord Offaly. The abbey buildings were ruined after the Cromwellian attack on Dungarvan. A well-preserved tower and nave, which had a large east window can be seen. The present Catholic church was built on the foundations of the abbey and it incorporates fragments from it including the coat of arms on the west wall.
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