Claregalway Friary

Claregalway Friary

Mainistir Bhaile Chláir
Monastery information
Order	Franciscans
Established	c.1240
People
Founder(s)	John de Cogan
Architecture
Status	Inactive
Site
Location	Claregalway, County Galway, Ireland
Coordinates	53°12′17″N 8°33′50″W / 53.2048°N 8.5640°W / 53.2048; -8.5640
Public access	Yes
National monument of Ireland
Official name	Claregalway Abbey
Reference no.	165

The Claregalway Friary (Irish: Mainistir Bhaile Chláir) is a ruined medieval Franciscan abbey in Claregalway, County Galway, Ireland.

The abbey site features an east-facing, cruciform church (minus a south transept) with a 24-metre (80 ft) bell tower. The ruins of the living quarters and cloister are situated to the south of the church building.