Muckross Abbey, Franciscan monastery in Killarney National Park, Ireland
The stone walls of Muckross Abbey rise within Killarney National Park, featuring a central courtyard, vaulted cloister, and multiple chambers across two floors.
Donal McCarthy Mor established Muckross Abbey in 1448 as a Franciscan friary, which later endured raids and destruction by Cromwellian forces in the 1650s.
The abbey grounds contain the burial sites of notable Kerry poets O'Donoghue, Ó Rathaille, and Ó Súilleabháin from the 17th and 18th centuries.
Visitors can access Muckross Abbey free of charge throughout the year, with a parking area at Muckross House located five minutes away by foot.
A centuries-old yew tree grows in the center of the cloister courtyard, surrounded by intact medieval walls that display remnants of original wall paintings.
Location: County Kerry
Inception: 15 century
GPS coordinates: 52.02621,-9.49490
Latest update: May 11, 2025 07:16
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