Irish Postcard QUIN ABBEY 14thC Franciscan Clare Ireland Ludwig John Hinde 2/286

Description

Continental-sized (approx. 4x6) chrome postcard with a view of Quin Abbey,
a ruined Franciscan abbey in County Clare,
Ireland.
Image ca. 1960s; people walk in Sunday scarves and dresses toward the old ruin.
Photo by E. Ludwig.
Front caption reads, "14th Century Franciscan Abbey, Quin, Co. Clare, Ireland."
Back caption reads,
"QUIN ABBEY, former Franciscan Friary, was built between 1350 and 1402. Consisting
of a nave and a chancel with a tall tower between, the Abbey contains the tombs of
the founder McNamara. Suppressed in 1541, the Friars later returned, and though driven
out again in 1641, they remained on the district until 1760. A National Monument, Quin Abbey
is one of the highlights of the Mediaeval Tour from Shannon which features a realistic
Mediaeval Banquet in Bunratty Castle."
Card No. 2/286 published by John Hinde, Ltd., Cabinteely.
Split back; used 1971, and mailed to the USA.
Inked note reads,
"Dear Father Angelo:
We are just winding up a 4-week tour of Ireland. Among other
places we visited Quin Abbey (pictured) and a whole basket of relatives
in Dublin. Flying out from Shannon this afternoon on Aer Lingus 747 to New York
& on to Chicago, via American Airlines. Trust all is well with you -
Love, Jere & George..."
Good condition. See photos.
Ships securely in a protective plastic holder.
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