Court Abbey, Lavagh, Co Sligo

Court Abbey is a mid-fifteenth century Franciscan Friary prominently located below Knocknashee in south Sligo.

All that now remains of the original friary is the church which stands in a graveyard, so many 19th century and 20th century burials can be seen around and even within the ruins. The rectangular church has an impressive central tower and a transept added to its south side in around the 16th century.

Much of the ruins are completely obscured by extensive ivy growth, but a number of interesting features can still be seen including side altars, piscinas and even patches of original plaster with traces of medieval wall paintings.

The Community Group- Achonry Mullinabreena Community Enhancement CLG (A.M.C.E. CLG)

This site has been adopted by Achonry Mullinabreena Community Enhancement CLG (A.M.C.E. CLG) who want to see it conserved before the elements can damage it any further. They can see it becoming an important local point of interest for visitors so are also looking at learning more about its history and its place within the rich local historic landscape.