Mourne Abbey, Medieval abbey ruins in County Cork, Ireland
The remnants of Mourne Abbey include sections of enclosure walls, a square tower, and fragments of a 43-meter-long church with partial floors.
Founded in 1199 by the Knights Templars on land from the Cogan family, the abbey transferred to Knights Hospitallers in 1312 after the Templars dissolution.
The structure's original name, Mainistir na Móna Móire, reflects its location near extensive boglands, translating from Irish as 'the abbey of the Great Bog'.
Visitors can reach the abbey by driving south from Mallow on N72 for 5.5 kilometers and following the signs for an additional 2 kilometers.
The abbey grounds contain a square tower that functioned as a mill, with surviving sections of both ground floor and first floor structures.
Location: County Cork
GPS coordinates: 52.13333,-8.65000
Latest update: March 6, 2025 17:36
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