Irish abbeys and monasteries

Irish abbeys and monasteries

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mellifont abbey
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tintern abbey 1
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A must-see for fans of history and medieval architecture!
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kilmallock abbey 1
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This is a Dominican priory whose origins date back to the 6th century. A place of stunning beauty! For history and architecture buffs!
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monaincha abbey 1
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A 12th-century abbey in the heart of Ireland's unspoilt countryside! Magnificent.
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rosserk friary 1
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Undoubtedly one of the best-preserved monasteries in the region! The building has retained most of its original features... to our great delight!
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fore abbey
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An abbey built in 630. Today, it is a fascinating sight and a living testimony to the days of the monasteries!
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kilconnell abbey scaled
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A site founded by the O'Kelly family in the 15th century. Its ruins are still among the most beautiful sites in the region!
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grey abbey 1 scaled
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A beautiful abbey, free to explore. We like to stop and admire its silent ruins. A beautiful site in the heart of nature!
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castledermot abbey
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Explore the ruins of this ancient Franciscan monastery! If these stones could talk, they'd tell you lots of secrets!
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Irish abbeys and monasteries

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