Mount Melleray Abbey, Trappist monastery in County Waterford, Ireland
Mount Melleray Abbey stands on the slopes of the Knockmealdown Mountains, with a monastery complex and exhibition center displaying religious artifacts and historical documents.
The monastery was established in 1832 by Irish and English monks who relocated from France when foreign religious orders were expelled from the Mellery monastery in Brittany.
The monastery maintains five Ogham stones transferred to the grounds in 1900, representing early medieval Irish writing system and historical documentation.
Visitors can explore the exhibition center, enjoy refreshments at the café, and spend between one to two hours examining the monastery grounds and displays.
The monastery provided shelter and food to numerous famine refugees in 1849, as documented by writer Thomas Carlyle during his visit to the abbey.
Location: County Waterford
GPS coordinates: 52.18750,-7.85750
Latest update: March 6, 2025 05:40
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