St Nicholas church in Adare
If you’re passing through Adare, don’t miss its magnificent Augustinian church: St Nicholas church. Located in County Limerick, Ireland, this monastery was…
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Discover the Abbeys and monasteries of County Wicklow, a handy selection to help you plan your trip to Ireland.
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Abbeys and monasteries in County Wicklow: places to visit
Derrynane Abbey
Derrynane Abbey is a ruined abbey located on the Ring of Kerry circuit in Ireland. The building is located exactly on the…
Ballybeg Priory
Discover the ruins of Ballybeg Priory, a magnificent 13th-century priory in County Cork. An exceptional place for lovers of old stones! [...]
Bonamargy Friary
The Bonamargy Friary is a small, ruined Irish monastery located at the entrance to Ballycastle in Northern Ireland. Founded in the 15th…
Cong Abbey
Located in the picturesque village of Cong, on the border between counties Mayo and Galway, lies Cong Abbey, one of Ireland’s most…
The Adare Franciscan Friary
Do you like old ruined monasteries? You’re in for a treat with Adare Franciscan Friary. This is a former Franciscan convent founded…
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…
Clontuskert Abbey
A few kilometres south of Ballinasloe, amid the County Galway countryside, the ruins of Clontuskert Abbey rise among the fields. Approach the…
St Patrick’s Purgatory
Located on Ireland’s Lough Derg is an island in a class of its own, known as St Patrick’s Purgatory. Connected via Station…
Sherkin Island Abbey
Sherkin Island Abbey is a remarkable historic site located on Sherkin Island. Founded in the 15th century, this Franciscan abbey is known…
Na Seacht d’Teampaill (Seven Churches)
Located on the island of Inishmore, in the heart of the Aran Islands, Na Seacht d’Teampaill, also known as Seven Churches, is…
Black Hag
Looking for a unique place that’s little-known to tourists? We recommend Black Hag, an Irish medieval abbey located 3km from the village…