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Abbeyfeale in County Limerick, Munster, Ireland — Irish South-West ((Éire) North Atlantic Ocean)
 

Thatched Chapel Cross

 
 
Thatched Chapel Cross Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., April 11, 2009
1. Thatched Chapel Cross Marker
Inscription.
Cross
from thatched chapel
where many generations
of Abbeyfeale people
worshipped until St. Mary's
Church was built in 1846

 
Erected by Canon James Neville, P.P.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial SitesChurches & ReligionNotable BuildingsSettlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1846.
 
Location. 52° 23.092′ N, 9° 18.111′ W. Marker is in Abbeyfeale, Munster, in County Limerick. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street (National Road 21) and The Square, on the left when traveling north on Main Street. Abbeyfeale is adjacent to the County Limerick - County Kerry boundary line. Touch for map. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 5 other markers are within 16 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Reverend William Casey (a few steps from this marker); To the People of Ireland (approx. 13.8 kilometers away); "River Fort" (approx. 14.2 kilometers away); Maid of Erin (approx. 14.2 kilometers away); Teampaillín Bán (approx. 15.2 kilometers away).
 
Also see . . .  Abbyfeale Parish -Our Parish History. Includes a link to “Echoes of Abbeyfeale”, a comprehensive look at Abbeyfeale’s
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History, Folklore and Heritage. (Submitted on August 21, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.) 
 
Thatched Chapel Cross and Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., April 11, 2009
2. Thatched Chapel Cross and Marker
At entrance to Old Abbeyfeale graveyard.
Cistercian Abbey Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., April 11, 2009
3. Cistercian Abbey Marker
On graveyard wall near the Thatched Church Cross marker.
Leahy Family Celtic Cross in Old Abbeyfeale Graveyard image. Click for full size.
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., April 11, 2009
4. Leahy Family Celtic Cross in Old Abbeyfeale Graveyard
In loving memory of David D. Leahy, his wife Ellen, their son Daniel. Also, Henry D. Leahy and his wife Catherine.
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on January 12, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 22, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,311 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 22, 2009.

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