Mount St. Joseph Abbey

Mount St. Joseph Abbey is a monastery with stone buildings set on rural land in County Offaly, operated according to Cistercian rules. The grounds include living quarters, prayer spaces, and farm buildings that serve the daily functions of the community.

The monastery was founded in 1878 and developed in rural Ireland. The community has grown and adapted over more than a century while keeping its original direction.

The monks here follow a practice of silence and focused work that shapes daily life in the community. Visitors can sense this calm rhythm when walking through the grounds.

Visitors can join in prayers and stay in simple guest rooms available on the grounds. It helps to check ahead about visiting arrangements and which times are open to guests.

The community farms the land using organic methods and grows much of the food used in the monastery. These practices connect old traditions with care for today's environment.

Location: Shinrone

Inception: January 29, 1878

GPS coordinates: 52.96353,-7.85607

Latest update: December 12, 2025 07:56