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Abbey of Holy Cross

abbey, Thurles, Ireland
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Thurles: Abbey of Holy Cross
Thurles: Abbey of Holy Cross The Abbey of Holy Cross, Thurles, County Tipperary, Ire.

The Abbey of Holy Cross is a restored abbey located in Thurles, County Tipperary, Ireland. It was originally founded for the Benedictines and later transferred to the Cistercians around 1182. The ruins of the abbey are well-preserved. Thurles itself is a marketing center for an agricultural area and is known as a sporting center. The town also has historical connections to the Knights Templar and a Carmelite priory.1

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