Abbeyfeale in County Limerick, Munster, Ireland — Irish South-West ((Ιire) North Atlantic Ocean)
Thatched Chapel Cross
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., April 11, 2009
1. Thatched Chapel Cross Marker
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 Sites • Notable Buildings • Religion & Religious Structures • Settlements & 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. It 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.
Regionally, this marker is in Ancient East. Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean, in the North Atlantic Region, in Europe, on the Island of Ireland, on the Celtic Fringe, in the European Union, in Atlantic Europe, on one of the British Isles, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony.
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); Teampaillνn Bαn (approx. 15.2 kilometers
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Also see . . . Abbyfeale Parish -Our Parish History. Includes a link to “Echoes of Abbeyfeale”, a comprehensive look at Abbeyfeales History, Folklore and Heritage. (Submitted on August 21, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., April 11, 2009
2. Thatched Chapel Cross and Marker
At entrance to Old Abbeyfeale graveyard.
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., April 11, 2009
3. Cistercian Abbey Marker
On graveyard wall near the Thatched Church Cross marker.
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 Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,406 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 22, 2009.
