Donegal Abbey
Discover the magnificent ruins of Donegal Franciscan Abbey! Magnificent, it was built in the middle of the countryside, in an exceptional setting!…
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Discover the Abbeys and monasteries of County Down, a handy selection to help you plan your trip to Ireland.
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Ross Errily Abbey
Ross Errily Abbey is an Irish monastery in County Galway. In remarkable condition, it is best known for the beauty of its…
Boyle Abbey
A magnificent abbey, one of the best preserved in the country. A remarkable building that attracts thousands of visitors every year! A…
Moyne Abbey
Moyne Abbey is without doubt one of the most impressive ecclesiastical ruins in County Mayo. In remarkable condition, the site is ultra-touristic…
Selskar Abbey
As imposing as it is impressive, Selskar Abbey is a 12th-century Irish monastery that will plunge you into the heart of medieval…
St Francis Abbey Brewery
St Francis Abbey is a magnificent Irish abbey founded in 1231. Although abandoned during the reign of Elizabeth I, the abbey is…
The Black Abbey
The Black Abbey is a Dominican abbey located in Kilkenny town center. Built in 1225, it was confiscated by the English, then…
Kells Abbey
Kells Abbey is famous for being the site of the famous "Book of Kells" manuscript, a masterpiece of medieval calligraphy and illumination.…
The Inch Abbey
Inch Abbey (Mainistir na Hinse in Irish Gaelic) is a ruined former Gothic abbey located north-west of the town of Downpatrick in…
The Claregalway Friary
Claregalway Friary is a Franciscan monastery in County Galway, built in 1252. The site is magnificent and imposing, with its perfectly preserved…
Kilmacduagh Abbey
Discover a superb Irish monastery in County Galway. Located not far from Gort, the building has an exceptional charm, worthy of Ireland's…
Rosserk Friary
Rosserk Friary is an Irish monastery founded in 1440. It is located north of Ballina in County Mayo. It is one of…
The Grey Abbey
Discover Grey Abbey, a small ruined Cistercian abbey built in 1193. In ruins, it is located in the village of the same…
Clonfert Cathedral
Clonfert Abbey is a magnificent monastery dating back to the 6th century, founded by Saint Brendan de Clonfert. [...]
Derrynane Abbey
Derrynane Abbey is a ruined abbey located on the Ring of Kerry circuit in Ireland. The building is located exactly on the…
The Nendrum Monastery
Nendrum Monastery is a Christian monastery on Mahee Island near Comber in County Down, Northern Ireland. Now in ruins, this monastery dates…