North Abbey, Dominican monastery in Youghal, Ireland.
The remains of North Abbey include sections of the southwest wall and a decorated pillar within the main cemetery of Youghal.
Thomas FitzMaurice FitzGerald, the second baron of Desmond, established North Abbey as the Priory of Our Lady of Graces in 1268.
The discovery of an ivory Madonna and Child statue in the late 15th century transformed the priory into a center for Marian devotion.
Visitors can explore the historical ruins and examine the chapel built in 1817 while accessing survey documents through heritage databases.
The site contains the graves of multiple Earls of Desmond, including John FitzGerald and James FitzGerald from the 4th to 11th generations.
Location: Youghal
Inception: 13 century
GPS coordinates: 51.95744,-7.85454
Latest update: March 7, 2025 20:34
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