Abbeydorney Abbey, Medieval Cistercian abbey ruins in County Kerry, Ireland
The abbey grounds contain stone walls, arches, and a 15th-century church structure with a west tower near its remaining claustral buildings.
The O Torna chieftain established this monastery in 1154 as a daughter house of Monasteranenagh Abbey, operating until its dissolution in 1537.
The Cistercian monks named the abbey Kyrie Eleison, meaning 'Lord Have Mercy' in Greek, and developed agricultural practices in the region.
The site functions as an active cemetery with public access, allowing visitors to examine the architectural elements of medieval religious construction.
Christian O'Conarchy, the first abbot of Mellifont Abbey, chose this location for his retirement and was buried here in 1186.
Location: County Kerry
Inception: April 19, 1154
GPS coordinates: 52.35361,-9.68333
Latest update: March 4, 2025 00:12
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