ThomastownA walled Norman town on the Nore, with parts of the town wall still up and a river crossing that has been in use since the 13th century.
Abbey
Jerpoint Abbey
Thomastown, County Kilkenny
A Cistercian abbey of the 12th century near Thomastown. The carved figures along the cloister arcade are the reason to go.
Dating back to the late 12th century, Jerpoint Abbey is a wonderful example of Ireland’s Cistercian heritage in County Kilkenny.
- Where
- Thomastown, County Kilkenny
- Address
- Jerpoint Abbey, Jerpointabbey
- Official site
- heritageireland.ie
- Map
- Directions · OpenStreetMap
- Before you go
- Opening times, prices and access change. Check with the place itself.
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ThomastownA walled Norman town on the Nore, with parts of the town wall still up and a river crossing that has been in use since the 13th century.
Kilfane Glen and WaterfallThe wooded ravine near Thomastown was laid out in the 1790s, with a thatched cottage orne sitting beside a made waterfall.
Woodstock Gardens and ArboretumThe Victorian estate garden sits on the hill above Inistioge, with a monkey puzzle avenue, a noble fir walk and a walled garden.
Nore Valley WalkThe riverside path along the Nore between Inistioge and Thomastown, through woodland and past the Woodstock estate.
Kells PrioryAbout three acres are walled in behind seven towers, beside the King's River at Kells.
GraiguenamanaghDuiske Abbey and a seven arch stone bridge are what the town is built around, under Brandon Hill on the Barrow.On nearby
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