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Abbeys, churches and monastic sites in Ireland

86 places on our county lists, each with a page of its own, and 161 mores from Fáilte Ireland’s listings. Grouped by province and county.

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Carlow14 places

  1. The burnt out turrets and towers of Duckett's Grove against a grey skyDuckett's GroveRuin · Carlow townA Gothic revival mansion near Killerig burned out and was left standing. The turrets are up and two walled gardens sit beside it.
  2. St MullinsMonastic site · St MullinsThe high ground above the Barrow holds an early monastic site, with the stump of a round tower, church ruins and a Norman motte in the same ground.
  3. The two round gatehouse towers of Ballyloughan Castle standing in a field of grassBallyloughan CastleRuin · BagenalstownFarmland east of Bagenalstown holds a 13th century gatehouse and hall, with a round tower on either side of the entrance.
  4. A stone baptismal font set into the wall of the ruined church at KilloughternaneKilloughternane ChurchRuin · BorrisThe stone baptismal font is still inside this small early church ruin, out in the fields near Killoughternane.
10 mores from Fáilte Ireland’s listings
  1. Carlow CathedralAbbey or church · Carlow TownLocated adjacent to St Patrick’s College in Carlow Town, this early 19th-century cathedral was the first to be built after Catholic emancipation.
  2. Killeshin Romanesque DoorwayAbbey or church · KilleshinKilleshin derives its name from one of the abbots of its famous monastery Uisin, Gleann Uisin meaning the Glen of Uisin.
  3. Adelaide Memorial ChurchAbbey or church · MyshallIn the town of Myshall, about 30 minutes from Carlow Town, visitors can visit Adelaide Memorial Church, which is a scaled replica of the Salisbury Cathedral in Wiltshire, England.
  4. KilloughternaneAbbey or church · CarlowThe 10th century oratory at Killoughternane is located on the site of an earlier church established by St Fortchern.
  5. Saint Marys Church Of IrelandAbbey or church · CarlowBuilt in 1727, St Mary’s Church of Ireland is one of the gems of Carlow Town.
  6. St Fiaac's Church ClonegalAbbey or church · CarlowSt Fiaac’s Church overlooks lovely Clonegal Village and the valley of the River Derry in County Carlow.
  7. St Laserian's CathedralAbbey or church · CarlowSt Laserian’s is a wonderful example of a late 12th century cathedral found in Old Leighlin, about 15km south of Carlow Town.
  8. St Moling's Trail - Driving RouteAbbey or church · CarlowThe beautiful Barrow Valley is the dominant physical landmark in this trail which covers the southern part of County Carlow.
  9. St. Mullins Ecclesiastical VillageAbbey or church · CarlowIn 691 AD he was made Archbishop of Ferns.
  10. St. Patrick's Trail - Driving RouteAbbey or church · Carlow

Dublin16 places

  1. The front of Christ Church Cathedral in Dublin on a clear dayChrist Church CathedralCathedral · Dublin 8Older of the two city cathedrals, and its crypt runs the full length underneath it.
  2. St Patrick's Cathedral in Dublin under a blue skySt Patrick's CathedralCathedral · Dublin 8Jonathan Swift is buried inside the national cathedral, and there is a public park beside it.
14 mores from Fáilte Ireland’s listings
  1. Abbey Presbyterian ChurchAbbey or church · DublinAbbey Presbyterian Church, Parnell Square, in Dublin City, was also known as Findlater's Church.
  2. Adelaide Road Presbyterian ChurchAbbey or church · DublinThe Presbyterian Church on Adelaide Road in Dublin City centre was built in 1840.
  3. Greek Orthodox ChurchAbbey or church · DublinThe Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation is located in Dublin City Centre.
  4. Newman University Church, Our Lady Seat of WisdomAbbey or church · DublinIn 1856, John Henry Newman founded the University Church, which sits alongside The Museum of Literature of Ireland (MoLI) on St Stephen’s Green in Dublin City centre.
  5. Saint Catherine's ChurchAbbey or church · DublinSaint Catherine’s Church can be found on Thomas Street in the Liberties, one of the oldest parts of Dublin City, not far from Christ Church Cathedral and St Patrick’s Cathedral.
  6. St Ann's ChurchAbbey or church · DublinSt Ann’s Church was founded in Dublin City in 1707, and in 1868 a neo Romanesque façade was added.
  7. St. Mary's Pro CathedralAbbey or church · Dublin
  8. Whitefriar Street ChurchAbbey or church · DublinLocated in Dublin City Centre, Whitefriar Street Church was founded in 1279 and since 1974 has been run by the Order of Carmelites.
  9. St Michan's ChurchAbbey or church · Dublin CitySt Michan’s, which was founded in 1095, was the only church located on the north side of Dublin City until 1686.
  10. Swords Round Tower & BelfryAbbey or church · Swords
  11. John’s Lane ChurchAbbey or church · DublinThe historic John’s Lane Church tells an extraordinary story.
  12. St Audoen's ChurchAbbey or church · DublinSituated in the heart of Dublin’s Old City, St Audoen’s is the capital’s only remaining medieval parish church.
  13. St Doulagh's ChurchAbbey or church · DublinSt Doulagh’s Church is the oldest stone roofed church still in use in Ireland.
  14. The Black ChurchAbbey or church · Dublin

Kildare9 places

  1. The stone front and buttresses of St Brigid's Cathedral in Kildare town above its graveyardSt Brigid's Cathedral and Round TowerCathedral · Kildare townThe 13th century cathedral stands on the town square, and the round tower beside it is open to climb for the view out over the plain.
  2. The carved granite head of Moone High Cross under its glass shelterMoone High CrossMonastic site · AthySeventeen feet of granite high cross under a roofed shelter at Moone, carved with fifty one scriptural panels.
  3. The round tower beside the church at Castledermot, County KildareCastledermot Round TowerMonastic site · CastledermotThe round tower here is built onto the church itself, and the graveyard around it holds two granite high crosses and a Romanesque doorway.
  4. The roofless nave and arcade of the Franciscan friary at CastledermotCastledermot Franciscan FriaryRuin · CastledermotThe nave, the tower and the transept of this 13th century friary are all still standing, on the edge of the village.
  5. The round tower at Taghadoe standing beside the gable of the ruined churchTaghadoe Round Tower and ChurchMonastic site · MaynoothThe round tower lost its cap. It stands with a ruined church in flat farmland a few kilometres west of Maynooth.
  6. The walled graveyard at Old Kilcullen seen from above with the stump of the round tower inside itOld Kilcullen Round TowerMonastic site · KilcullenOn the hill above Kilcullen, inside an old graveyard, the stump of a round tower and two high cross shafts.
3 mores from Fáilte Ireland’s listings
  1. St Mary's Church LeixlipAbbey or church · LeixlipSt Mary’s Church is found in the heart of Leixlip Village, just 20 minutes west of Dublin City.
  2. Coolcarrigan House GardensAbbey or church · NaasThe beautiful gardens at Coolcarrigan House are approached by a long, woodland avenue, which has a large collection of rhododendrons and azaleas.
  3. The Steam Museum and Lodge Park Walled GardenAbbey or church · StraffanIf you are looking for an enjoyable and interesting day out you should visit The Steam Museum and Lodge Park Walled Garden, Straffan.

Kilkenny16 places

  1. Kilkenny rooftops and trees looking out over the countryside from St Canice's round towerSt Canice's Cathedral and Round TowerCathedral · Kilkenny cityThe 13th century cathedral is at the top of the city, and the thirty metre round tower beside it is open to climb.
  2. The arcaded nave of Jerpoint Abbey with the cloister garth in front of itJerpoint AbbeyAbbey · ThomastownA Cistercian abbey of the 12th century near Thomastown. The carved figures along the cloister arcade are the reason to go.
  3. County Kilkenny - Kells PrioryKells PrioryMonastic site · StoneyfordAbout three acres are walled in behind seven towers, beside the King's River at Kells.
  4. The base of the round tower at Kilree with the church ruin beside it in long grassKilree Church, Round Tower and CrossMonastic site · KellsA capless round tower, a church ruin and a plain high cross, all in the one field south of Kells.
  5. Two high crosses standing among headstones in the graveyard at KilkieranKilkieran High CrossesMonastic site · WindgapThree high crosses standing together in a small graveyard at Kilkieran, one of them unusually tall and thin.
11 mores from Fáilte Ireland’s listings
  1. St Mary's Church GowranAbbey or church · GowranSt Mary’s Church in Gowran, County Kilkenny, was constructed in the late 13th century on the site of an earlier monastery, and part of the stone structure remains in use as a Protestant church.
  2. Duiske AbbeyAbbey or church · GraiguenamanaghDuiske Abbey, is an early Cistercian (1204) Catholic parish church where guests can view the remains of the 13th-century Cistercian monastery that it formerly belonged to.
  3. Black AbbeyAbbey or church · Kilkenny CityThe Black Abbey was established as a Dominican friary in 1225.
  4. St Johns PrioryAbbey or church · Kilkenny CityThe Augustinians established St John’s Priory in Kilkenny City in the 1200s.
  5. Kilfane ChurchAbbey or church · ThomastownThe 13th century church of Kilfane, now lies in ruins.
  6. Kilkieran High CrossAbbey or church · KilkennyAt Kikieran, near Carrick-on-Suir, County Kilkenny, visitors can find three sandstone crosses and the fragments of another high cross.
  7. Kilree High CrossAbbey or church · KilkennyKilree High Cross is a weathered 8th/9th Century sandstone cross standing at 2.75m high near Kells County Kilkenny.
  8. Knockroe Passage TombAbbey or church · KilkennyThe Knockroe passage tomb in County Kilkenny is one of the lesser known of its kind, having really only been excavated since 1990.
  9. Leac an Scail - Kilmogue Dolmen - Harristown DolmenAbbey or church · KilkennyA substantial portal dolmen, of which the capstone is, uniquely, cantilevered.
  10. Saint Marys CathedralAbbey or church · KilkennySt Mary’s is a gothic revival-style Catholic cathedral that dominates the skyline of Kilkenny City.
  11. Tullaherin Round TowerAbbey or church · KilkennyTullaherin Round Tower, located near Dungarvan, County Kilkenny, stands at almost 22.5m high.

Louth12 places

  1. The round tower at Monasterboice standing above the treesMonasterboiceMonastic site · DroghedaA walled graveyard north of Drogheda holds a round tower and three carved high crosses.
  2. Drogheda - Mellifont AbbeyOld Mellifont AbbeyAbbey · CollonWhat is left of the first Cistercian abbey in Ireland. The octagonal washing house beside the river is still standing.
  3. Drogheda - Laurence's GateSt Laurence's GateRuin · DroghedaTwo towers of the old town wall stand over a street in the middle of Drogheda.
9 mores from Fáilte Ireland’s listings
  1. Kildemock Jumping ChurchAbbey or church · ArdeeThe Kildemock Jumping Church is a fascinating religious ruin found 4km south of Ardee in Millockstown, County Louth.
  2. Carlingford Heritage CentreAbbey or church · CarlingfordCarlingford Heritage Centre is located in the beautifully restored medieval Church of the Holy Trinity, in Carlingford, County Louth, and is home to local history from Viking times to the present day.
  3. Highlanes Municipal Art GalleryAbbey or church · DroghedaHighlanes Municipal Art Gallery in Drogheda, County Louth, is an art space presenting a dynamic and diverse programme of exhibitions, drawn from the Drogheda Municipal Art Collection.
  4. Magdalene TowerAbbey or church · DroghedaMagdalene Tower is all that now remains of the once important Dominican Friary It is the belfry tower of the friary which Lucas de Netterville, then Archbishop of Armagh, founded ery in about 1224.
  5. St Peter's Roman Catholic Church, DroghedaAbbey or church · DroghedaSt Peter’s Roman Catholic Church, situated on West Street in Drogheda Town, is famous for housing the shrine of St Oliver Plunkett.
  6. St Joseph's Redemptorist ChurchAbbey or church · DundalkThe Redemptorists arrived in Dundalk, County Louth in 1876, but it wasn’t until 1892 that the Church of St Joseph was constructed.
  7. Haggardstown Old Church and GraveyardAbbey or church · LouthThis ancient church and graveyard dates back to the 1700’s with intricately carved headstones which are almost 300 years old.
  8. Monasterboice High Cross and Round TowerAbbey or church · LouthMonasterboice is a fascinating monastic site with an impressive round tower and two high crosses, located in County Louth.
  9. Saint Brigid’s Shrine FaughartAbbey or church · LouthSaint Brigid shares her name with the pre-Christian goddess Brigid and is strongly associated with healing, fertility, poetry, abundance and the coming of Spring.

Meath13 places

  1. The ruined church and tower on the open summit of the Hill of SlaneHill of SlaneMonastic site · SlaneA ruined friary and a tower sit on the hilltop above the village, with most of the Boyne valley in the view.
  2. Bective - Bective AbbeyBective AbbeyAbbey · NavanThe Cistercian abbey beside the Boyne still has its cloister arcade and tower. You can walk straight into it.
  3. Kells - Kells Round TowerKells Round Tower and High CrossesMonastic site · KellsThe round tower and carved crosses stand in the middle of Kells, on the monastery the Book of Kells takes its name from.
  4. Inside the ruined church at Newtown Trim looking down the naveNewtown TrimRuin · TrimA ruined cathedral and priory stand on the riverbank, a short walk downstream from Trim Castle.
  5. Meath - Donaghmore Round TowerDonaghmore Round TowerMonastic site · NavanA round tower and church ruin stand in a graveyard on the Slane road out of Navan, with a carved doorway.
8 mores from Fáilte Ireland’s listings
  1. Duleek AbbeyAbbey or church · DuleekDuleek Abbey began life as a monastic settlement when, in 450 AD, Patrick, the Patron Saint of Ireland, established a bishopric there.
  2. Ardmulchan ChurchAbbey or church · KellsRuins of Ardmulchan Church and Graveyard date back to the late 12th Century.
  3. Kells High CrossesAbbey or church · KellsThe High Crosses of Kells, County Meath, are fascinating symbols of the historic Boyne Valley and part of one of Ireland’s greatest monastic settlements.
  4. St Columba's ChurchAbbey or church · KellsSt Columba’s Church, Kells, County Meath, was built in 1778, but the land on which it stands is one of County Meath’s most important ecclesiastical sites.
  5. Kells Historic TrailAbbey or church · NavanKells Historic Town Walk is a self guided walk through the town of Kells, County Meath.
  6. Skryne ChurchAbbey or church · SkreenA 15th Century church ruin, known locally as Skryne Tower, perches atop The Hill of Skryne.
  7. Killary Monastic SiteAbbey or church · SlaneFound in County Meath, the early monastic site of Killary lies about 25 minutes northeast of Kells.
  8. Donaghpatrick ChurchAbbey or church · MeathSaint Patrick’s Church was built in 1896, designed by J.F.

Munster

Clare9 places

  1. County Clare - Ennis FriaryEnnis FriaryAbbey · EnnisA roofless Franciscan friary in the middle of Ennis, kept for the carved stone panels in it.
  2. The ruins and central tower of Quin Abbey under a heavy grey skyQuin AbbeyAbbey · QuinA Franciscan friary built straight on top of a Norman castle. The castle's round corner towers still show at the base.
7 mores from Fáilte Ireland’s listings
  1. Carran Medieval ChurchAbbey or church · CarranCarran Medieval Church, found in County Clare, is a fine example of a medieval parish.
  2. Clare AbbeyAbbey or church · EnnisThe abbey at Clarecastle, County Clare was founded by Donal Mor O'Brien for the Augustinian Canons in 1189.
  3. Kilnaboy Medieval Church and Round TowerAbbey or church · EnnisThe village of Kilnaboy in County Clare is home to the remains of an interesting medieval church and round tower.
  4. Killaloe Cathedral and ChurchesAbbey or church · Killaloe
  5. Saint Cronan's 10th Century Church TuamgraneyAbbey or church · TuamgraneySaint Cronan’s 10th century church is the oldest church in continuous use in Ireland.
  6. Corcomroe Cistercian AbbeyAbbey or church · ClareCorcomroe Cistercian Abbey is located near Bell Harbour in County Clare.
  7. Temple Cronan Early Christian ChurchAbbey or church · ClareTemple Cronan Early Christian Church was dedicated to St Cronan of Roscrea, or Tuamgraney.

Cork24 places

  1. The spire and side of Saint Colman's Cathedral in Cobh in low cloudSaint Colman's CathedralCathedral · CobhThe granite Gothic cathedral and its bell tower stand over the harbour at Cobh.
  2. The clock tower and weathervane of Shandon above the rooftops of Cork cityShandon Bells and St Anne's ChurchChurch · Cork cityA church tower on the north side of the city with a clock on all four faces, and bells that visitors ring themselves.
22 mores from Fáilte Ireland’s listings
  1. Church of the Resurrection BlarneyAbbey or church · BlarneyThe Church of the Resurrection in Blarney, County Cork was built in 1776 and is the oldest building still in use on The Square, in the centre of town.
  2. Oileán Cléire (Cape Clear Island)Abbey or church · Cape Clear IslandLocated 13km off the coast of Cork, Cape Clear Island is Ireland's southernmost inhabited island.
  3. Castlelyons Dominican FriaryAbbey or church · CastlelyonsIn the early-14th century, John de Barry established a friary for the Carmelite Order at Castlelyons, a village found 7km south of Fermoy in County Cork.
  4. St. Finbarr's South ChurchAbbey or church · Cork CitySt. Finbarr’s South Church is the oldest Catholic church still in use in Cork City.
  5. St. Luke's ChurchAbbey or church · Cork CityFound in Cork City, St. Luke’s is located on the site of two former churches.
  6. Glanworth Castle And Dominican FriaryAbbey or church · GlanworthThe village of Glanworth is located just 10km northwest of Fermoy in County Cork.
  7. Sheep's HeadAbbey or church · KilcrohaneExperience the beautifully untouched Sheep's Head Peninsula on the rugged Cork coastline.
  8. St Multose ChurchAbbey or church · KinsaleSt Multose Church is one of two important medieval buildings found in Kinsale, County Cork.
  9. Kilcrea Franciscan FriaryAbbey or church · OvensIn 1465, Cormac Laidir MacCarthy, Lord of Muskerry, founded Kilcrea Franciscan Friary in the village of Ovens, only 5km from Ballincollig, County Cork.
  10. Timoleague AbbeyAbbey or church · TimoleagueSituated on the bank of the River Arigideen near Courtmacsherry, Timoleague Abbey is a defining feature of Timoleague village.
  11. Timoleague Franciscan FriaryAbbey or church · TimoleagueTimoleague is a village found near the sea, just 10km east of Clonakilty in County Cork.
  12. Tullylease Church And Cross SlabsAbbey or church · Tullylease
  13. St Mary's Collegiate ChurchAbbey or church · YoughalSt Mary’s Collegiate Church, the medieval parish church of Youghal, County Cork, is the largest and most important medieval building in the town and one of the largest churches in the country.
  14. Ballybeg Augustinian PrioryAbbey or church · CorkJust outside of Buttevant in County Cork, visitors can view the remains of the Augustinian priory of Ballybeg.
  15. Cathedral of St. Mary & St. AnneAbbey or church · Cork
  16. Christ Church - GlandoreAbbey or church · CorkChrist Church, Kilfaughnabeg, Glandore, County Cork, was consecrated on the 12th of September 1861 and, since then, has served the small Church of Ireland community.
  17. Cloyne Round TowerAbbey or church · CorkThe beautiful round tower in the town of Cloyne is one of only two such towers remaining in County Cork.
  18. Kinneigh Round TowerAbbey or church · CorkThe round tower found near Castletown-Kinneigh, County Cork, is one of about 60 such towers surviving in Ireland.
  19. Red AbbeyAbbey or church · CorkDating from the Middle Ages, the Red Abbey is a National Monument and the oldest structure in Cork City.
  20. Shandon Bells & Tower, St Anne's ChurchAbbey or church · CorkBuilt in 1722, the Church of St Anne, Cork city, is one of the most important early 18th century churches in Ireland.
  21. St Peter's CorkAbbey or church · CorkSt Peter's Cork on North Main Street is a free visitor and exhibition centre, located in one of the city's oldest churches and in the medieval heart of Cork City.
  22. St. Fin Barre's CathedralAbbey or church · CorkSt Fin Barre's Cathedral stands on the site where the city of Cork was founded in the 7th century.

Kerry18 places

  1. Gallarus Oratory in County Kerry, IrelandGallarus OratoryMonastic site · BallyferriterThe dry stone chapel near Ballyferriter was built in the shape of an upturned boat, out on the Dingle peninsula.
17 mores from Fáilte Ireland’s listings
  1. Kyrie Eleison AbbeyAbbey or church · AbbeydorneyEstablished in the 12th century, the Abbey of Kyrie Eleison is credited for giving the village of Abbeydorney its name.
  2. Ardfert CathedralAbbey or church · Ardfert
  3. Ballinskelligs AbbeyAbbey or church · BallinskelligsBallinskelligs Abbey sits on the edge of the Skellig Coast region of the Wild Atlantic Way in Ballinskelligs, County Kerry.
  4. Lislaughtin Franciscan FriaryAbbey or church · BallylongfordIn the 15th century, John O'Connor Kerry founded the Lislaughtin Franciscan Friary in the village of Ballylongford, just a 15 minute drive from Listowel, County Kerry.
  5. O'Connell Memorial ChurchAbbey or church · CahersiveenO’Connell Memorial Church in Cahersiveen, County Kerry, was constructed in 1888 using granite and black limestone.
  6. DíseartAbbey or church · Dingle
  7. Kilmalkedar ChurchAbbey or church · DingleSituated in County Kerry, just 8km from Dingle, Kilmalkedar is home to a fascinating religious site dating back to early-Christian times.
  8. Fahan Beehive HutsAbbey or church · FahanThe Fahan Beehive Huts can be found on Slea Head, which is part of the Dingle Peninsula in County Kerry.
  9. St Mary's Cathedral KillarneyAbbey or church · KillarneyLocated in Killarney, St Mary’s is the cathedral of the Catholic Diocese of Kerry.
  10. Dún An ÓirAbbey or church · SmerwickDún an Óir, or the Fort of Gold, can be found on a rock promontory in County Kerry, not far from Ballyferriter Village.
  11. Annagh ChurchAbbey or church · TraleeThe fascinating ruins of the Annagh Church in Blennerville stands southwest in Tralee in County Kerry.
  12. Church of Saint John the EvangelistAbbey or church · TraleeThe Church of Saint John the Evangelist in Tralee, County Kerry, was founded in the 13th century and is one of the town’s oldest buildings.
  13. Skellig MichealAbbey or church · Valentia IslandOff the Kerry coast out of the Atlantic Ocean jut three sandstone rocks.
  14. Church Island, Lough CurraneAbbey or church · KerryChurch Island is home to the ruins of a medieval Christian monastery and is located on Lough Currane, Waterville, in County Kerry.
  15. Killagha AbbeyAbbey or church · KerryKillagha Abbey, just on the periphery of Milltown Village in County Kerry, is an Augustinian Abbey founded by Geoffrey De Marisco in 1215 for the Canon Regulars of St Augustine.
  16. Muckross FriaryAbbey or church · KerryThe Franciscan Friary was founded in the 15th century and is in a remarkable state of preservation.
  17. Rattoo Round TowerAbbey or church · KerryRattoo Round Tower was built around 1100 and is very well preserved.

Tipperary19 places

  1. The Rock of Cashel, its cathedral and round tower rising above the grass on a bright dayRock of CashelMonastic site · CashelA limestone outcrop above the town carries a round tower, a Romanesque chapel and a roofless Gothic cathedral.
  2. Cloister, Hore Abbey, Caiseal, ÉireHore AbbeyAbbey · CashelCistercian ruins in a field directly below the Rock of Cashel, close enough to walk to from the town.
  3. Holycross - Holy Cross AbbeyHolycross AbbeyAbbey · ThurlesThe Cistercian abbey on the Suir near Thurles was re-roofed in the 1970s and is back in use as a parish church.
  4. Athassel Abbey from the air, the whole ruin laid out in a green field beside the riverAthassel AbbeyAbbey · GoldenThe large ruins of an Augustinian priory in fields by the Suir near Golden. You cross a field on foot to reach it.
  5. The vaulted stone ceiling and east window inside Kilcooley AbbeyKilcooley AbbeyAbbey · ThurlesThe Cistercian ruin near Gortnahoe is reached across a field, and there are carved tomb slabs inside the church.
  6. Ahenny High CrossAhenny High CrossesMonastic site · Carrick-on-SuirTwo early high crosses with carved cap stones, in a graveyard in the hills north of Carrick-on-Suir.
  7. The gabled west front and doorway of the ruined church at LorrhaLorrha Monastic VillageMonastic site · LorrhaThree church sites inside one small north Tipperary village, a Dominican priory and a ruined Augustinian abbey among them.
12 mores from Fáilte Ireland’s listings
  1. Old St Mary's Church, ClonmelAbbey or church · ClonmelIt’s believed that in 1204, William de Burgo built Old St Mary’s Church in the town of Clonmel, County Tipperary.
  2. St. Patricks Well - ClonmelAbbey or church · ClonmelFound in County Tipperary just outside Clonmel, St Patrick’s Well continues to be a place of pilgrimage as well as a popular tourist attraction.
  3. Holy Trinity ChurchAbbey or church · FethardHoly Trinity Church is found in the village of Fethard, about 20 minutes east of Cashel, County Tipperary.
  4. Slieveardagh Heritage CentreAbbey or church · KillenauleThe Slieveardagh Heritage Centre in Killenaule, County Tipperary, was opened in 1995.
  5. Augustinian Abbey LorrhaAbbey or church · LorrhaThe village of Lorrha in County Tipperary is home to the ruins of an Augustinian abbey established in the 12th century by the Order of Canons Regular.
  6. Dominican Abbey LorrhaAbbey or church · LorrhaIn 1269, Walter de Burgo, Earl of Ulster, founded a Dominican monastery in Lorrha, which is about 30 minutes northwest of Roscrea, County Tipperary.
  7. St. Crónán's High Cross at Black MillsAbbey or church · RoscreaSt. Crónán’s High Cross once stood in the graveyard of the nearby church of the same name, but has been moved to the Black Mills for conservation.
  8. The Abbey Of Mount Saint JosephAbbey or church · RoscreaMount Saint Joseph Abbey is a Monastery located in Roscrea, County Tipperary.
  9. St Mary's Garden of RemembranceAbbey or church · ThurlesSt Mary's Garden of Remembrance is home to a garden with a series of memorials.
  10. Moor AbbeyAbbey or church · TipperaryThe present day ruins consist of a beautifully preserved nave and chancel, separated by a tall bell tower where a sedilia remains.
  11. Roscrea Heritage Centre - Roscrea Castle and Damer HouseAbbey or church · Tipperary
  12. St Paul's ChurchAbbey or church · TipperarySt. Paul's Church, located in the heart of Cahir, is one of only two known churches designed by the celebrated English architect, John Nash and home to The Earl of Glengall & Butler family vault.

Connacht

Galway9 places

  1. Kylemore Abbey and its reflection in the lake below the mountainKylemore AbbeyAbbey · ConnemaraKylemore sits on a lake below the mountains, with a walled garden and a church in the grounds.
  2. The Spanish Arch in Galway with the green and the buildings beside itThe Spanish ArchRuin · Galway cityWhat is left of the old city wall where the Corrib meets the sea, with the museum beside it.
  3. Galway Cathedral above the Corrib at sunsetGalway CathedralCathedral · Galway cityA dome stands on the island in the river, built on the site of the old city jail.
6 mores from Fáilte Ireland’s listings
  1. Na Seacht dTeampaillAbbey or church · Aran IslandsNa Seacht dTeampaill, or the Seven Churches, was probably the most important pilgrimage site on the Aran Islands during the Middle Ages.
  2. Loughrea CathedralAbbey or church · LoughreaSt. Brendan’s Cathedral, located in Loughrea, County Galway, is one of Ireland’s greatest contributions to 20th-century European art.
  3. Clonfert CathedralAbbey or church · GalwayClonfert Cathedral stands on the grounds where St Brendan founded a monastery in the 6th century.
  4. Kilmacduagh Cathedral Churches And Round TowerAbbey or church · GalwayIn the 7th century, St Colman founded the Kilmacduagh Monastery, which is located southwest of Gort in County Galway.
  5. Ross Errilly AbbeyAbbey or church · GalwayRoss Errilly Abbey is the finest and best preserved medieval Franciscan foundation in the country.
  6. Saint Nicholas' Collegiate Church, GalwayAbbey or church · GalwayThe Collegiate Church of Saint Nicholas is the largest medieval parish church in Ireland in continuous use as a place of worship and is at the heart of Galway’s life.

Mayo10 places

  1. The crucifixion statue group in the grounds at Knock ShrineKnock ShrineCathedral · KnockA Marian shrine in Knock village, with a large modern basilica standing beside the apparition chapel.
  2. Cong - Cong AbbeyCong AbbeyAbbey · CongThe ruined Augustinian abbey sits in the middle of Cong village, with a carved doorway and a cloister arcade.
  3. The stone nave and transept of Ballintubber Abbey above its graveyardBallintubber AbbeyAbbey · CastlebarThe church was founded in 1216 and is still in use, standing at the start of the pilgrim path to Croagh Patrick.
7 mores from Fáilte Ireland’s listings
  1. Murrisk AbbeyAbbey or church · CarrowkeelToday, the ruins retain some of the original architectural features including arched windows, in particular the impressive east window.
  2. Christ Church CastlebarAbbey or church · CastlebarLocated on the Mall in Castlebar, County Mayo, Christchurch was built in 1739 and renovated between 1800 and 1828.
  3. Rosserk AbbeyAbbey or church · LecarrowLocated along the River Moy, Rosserk Abbey is a compact friary of the Third Order Franciscans, founded around 1440 by a member of the Joyce family.
  4. Burrishoole AbbeyAbbey or church · MayoThe ruins of Burrishoole Abbey overlook a scenic estuary of Clew Bay, just 3km from Newport, County Mayo.
  5. Michael Davitt MuseumAbbey or church · MayoThe Michael Davitt Museum, dedicated to the patriot, MP and Land League founder, is located in Straide County Mayo.
  6. Moyne AbbeyAbbey or church · MayoAt the mouth of the River Moy, just 3.5km from Killala, County Mayo, visitors will find the remains of Moyne Abbey, which was founded in 1460 for the Franciscans.
  7. Rathfran AbbeyAbbey or church · MayoJust 3.5km north of Killala, County Mayo, you will find the ruins of 13th century Rathfran Abbey, overlooking the Cloonaghmore River.

Sligo8 places

  1. Yeats's grave and the graveyard beside the church at DrumcliffeDrumcliffeMonastic site · DrumcliffeAn early monastic site under Benbulben, with a carved high cross beside the churchyard W B Yeats is buried in.
  2. Sligo - Sligo PriorySligo AbbeyAbbey · SligoThe Dominican friary ruin in the middle of the town kept its cloister and a carved stone altar.
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  1. Ballindoon AbbeyAbbey or church · BallymoteThe ruins of Ballindoon Abbey can be found in County Sligo, along the eastern shore of Lough Arrow.
  2. Drumcliffe Church and Grave of W.B YeatsAbbey or church · DrumcliffeThe village of Drumcliffe, County Sligo is famous for being the final resting place of W.B.Yeats, whose grave is in the churchyard under a simple headstone.
  3. CarrowtempleAbbey or church · GurteenCarrowtemple is an early-Christian site located near the village of Gurteen, about 35km south of Sligo Town.
  4. Culleenamore MiddensAbbey or church · StrandhillFound near Sligo Town, just west of Knocknarea, Ballysadare Bay is home to the fascinating remains of prehistoric kitchen middens, or refuse heaps, where shells were deposited.
  5. Drumcliffe Round Tower And High CrossAbbey or church · SligoIn the village of Drumcliffe, just a 10 minute drive from Sligo Town, people can visit the site of a 6th-century monastic settlement and the burial place of famous Irish poet W.B.
  6. St John's Cathedral SligoAbbey or church · SligoSt John’s Cathedral is an Anglican house of worship found in Sligo Town and thought to be located on the site of a 13th-century hospital and parish church.

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