Kilcooly Abbey, Cistercian abbey and national monument near Gortnahoe, Ireland.
The remaining ruins of Kilcooly Abbey contain a church, tower, sacristy, and entrance chamber with carved stone features and medieval tombs.
Founded in 1182 through a land grant from Donal Mor O'Brien, Cistercian monks from Jerpoint Abbey established this religious community in County Tipperary.
The medieval tomb of knight Piers Fitz Oge Butler displays intricate carvings of ten apostles created by the sculptor Rory O Tunney.
The abbey stands on private property within Kilcooley Estate, yet maintains public access through coordinated arrangements with the landowners.
A beehive-shaped structure outside the main abbey complex functions as either a columbarium or dove-cote, marking an unusual architectural element.
Location: County Tipperary
Inception: 1182
GPS coordinates: 52.67076,-7.57126
Latest update: March 6, 2025 15:18
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