Irish abbeys and monasteries

Irish abbeys and monasteries

La Corcomroe Abbey - Mark Carthy

Irish abbeys and monasteries : the map

Sites touristiques Tourist attractions Restaurants Restaurants, irish pubs Hébergements Where to sleep Campings Campings

castledermot abbey
Localisation
1 étoile2 étoiles3 étoiles4 étoiles5 étoiles 4.50/5 (6 votes)
Explore the ruins of this ancient Franciscan monastery! If these stones could talk, they'd tell you lots of secrets!
+
armagh friary 1 scaled
Localisation
1 étoile2 étoiles3 étoiles4 étoiles5 étoiles 3.20/5 (5 votes)
Armagh Friary is one of the many abbeys dotted around Northern Ireland. Nevertheless, it is one of the most beautiful in County Armagh!
+
dunmore abbey 1 scaled
1 étoile2 étoiles3 étoiles4 étoiles5 étoiles 2.40/5 (5 votes)
Dunmore Abbey is a former Augustinian monastery in Dunmore, County Galway. It was built on the ruins of an ancient abbey, once founded by Saint Patrick.
+
clonfert cathedral 1 scaled
Localisation
1 étoile2 étoiles3 étoiles4 étoiles5 étoiles 4.00/5 (5 votes)
Clonfert Cathedral is famous for its typical Romanesque architecture and its improvements over the centuries. Don't miss his sacristy!
+

kilmalkedar
Localisation
1 étoile2 étoiles3 étoiles4 étoiles5 étoiles 3.20/5 (5 votes)
A 7th-century monastery on the Dingle Peninsula. The ruined building is a clever blend of architecture from several eras.
+
rathfran abbey
Localisation
1 étoile2 étoiles3 étoiles4 étoiles5 étoiles 4.50/5 (4 votes)
Rathfran Abbey is a ruined abbey in County Mayo. In a state of ruin since its fire in 1590, the…
+
yellow steeple 1
Localisation
1 étoile2 étoiles3 étoiles4 étoiles5 étoiles 3.25/5 (4 votes)
The Yellow Steeple is a curiosity in the town of Trim. The bell tower is the only vestige of an Augustinian abbey built in the 14th century.
+
st dominicks abbey cashel scaled
Localisation
1 étoile2 étoiles3 étoiles4 étoiles5 étoiles 3.75/5 (4 votes)
A ruined abbey, just a stone's throw from the Rock of Cashel! Its ruins are incredibly charming!
+

Irish abbeys and monasteries

Although less attractive from a tourist point of view, Ireland's public buildings have a rich history that's worth discovering... They alone bear witness to great episodes in Irish history, and are well worth a visit!

Visit Irish public buildings

Buildings that tell the story of the country's history!

If you wander around Ireland's major cities, you're bound to come across some of its grand public buildings. Government building, town hall, theater, concert hall... There's something for everyone! Don't hesitate to visit them: these buildings are the very soul of these great Irish cities! They have often been the scene of historic moments that have shaped the face of Ireland today!

Planning a trip? Download our free guide!

Free Ebook

Subscribe to our newsletter and receive our free ebook!

Discover the essentials of the country, its culture, history and must-see sights!