Christian Heritage Sites in Ireland1

This is a list of Ireland's most fascinating and popular Christian Heritage sites located all around Ireland.

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  • County Offaly

    Business Name:
    Clonmacnoise
    Phone:
    +353 90 9674205
    An Early Christian site founded by St. Ciarán in the mid-6th century on the eastern bank of the River Shannon. The site includes the ruins of a cathedral, seven churches (10th -13th century), two round towers, three high crosses and the largest collection of Early Christian graveslabs in Western Europe. The original high crosses and a selection of graveslabs are on display in the visitor centre. The long and varied history of Clonmacnoise is recounted in an audiovisual presentation shown in the visitor centre. There are also exhibitions that deal with the flora, fauna and landscape of the region.
    More info:
    http://www.visitclonmacnoise.com

  • County Tipperary

    Business Name:
    Rock of Cashel
    Phone:
    +353 62 61437
    A spectacular group of Medieval buildings set on an outcrop of limestone in the Golden Vale including the 12th century round tower, High Cross and Romanesque Chapel, 13th century Gothic cathedral, 15th century Castle and the restored Hall of the Vicars Choral. Attractions include an audio-visual show and exhibitions. Access for visitors with disabilities by prior arrangement.
    More info:
    http://www.heritageireland.ie/en/south-east/rockofcashel/

  • County Louth

    Business Name:
    Old Mellifont Abbey
    Phone:
    +353 41 982 6459
    The first Cistercian monastery in Ireland founded in 1142 by St Malachy of Armagh, its most unusual feature is the octagonal Lavabo c. 1200. The Visitor Centre houses an interesting exhibition on the work of masons in the Middle Ages with fine xamples of their craft on display. Access to site by stone stairway.
    More info:
    http://www.heritageireland.ie/en/midlandseastcoast/OldMellifontAbbey/

  • County Wexford

    Business Name:
    Tintern Abbery
    Phone:
    +353 51 562650
    A Cistercian abbey, founded c. 1200 by William, the Earl Marshall, and named after Tintern in Wales. The remains consist of nave, chancel, tower, chapel and cloister. It was partly converted into living quarters after 1541, and further adapted over the centuries. The Abbey was occupied by the Colclough family from the 16th century until 1960s. Location: 16km south of New Ross off the R734 road or 29km from Wexford off the Wexford to Ballyhack road R733
    More info:
    http://www.heritageireland.ie/en/tinternabbey/

  • County Kilkenny

    Business Name:
    Jerpoint Abbey
    Phone:
    +353 56 772 4623
    An outstanding Cistercian abbey founded in the second half of the 12th century. The church with its Romanesque details dates from this period. In the transept chapels the visitor can see 13th to 16th century tomb sculpture. The tower and cloister date from the 15th century. The chief delight of the Abbey is the sculptured cloister arcade with unique carvings. The Visitor Centre houses an interesting exhibition. Access for visitors with disabilities. Guided tours available.
    More info:
    http://www.heritageireland.ie/en/South-East/JerpointAbbey

  • County Kerry

    Ardfert Cathedral Phone: 066 7134711 A monastery was founded here by St. Brendan 'The Navigator' in the 6th century. There are three medieval churches, an ogham stone and a number of early Christian and medieval grave slabs on the site today. The earliest building is the cathedral which dates from the 12th to 17th centuries. It has a fine Romanesque west doorway, a magnificent 13th century east window and a spectacular row of nine lancets in the south wall. Two effigies of ecclesiastical figures of late 13th to early 14th century date are mounted on either side of the east window. The battlements were added in the 15th century. http://www.heritageireland.ie/en/ShannonRegion/ArdfertCathedral/

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  • Visit an OPW Heritage Site For Free

    The Office of Public Works is pleased to announce that commencing Wednesday 6th July and continuing the first Wednesday of every month in 2011, all OPW managed Heritage Sites will offer FREE ADMISSION to individuals wishing to visit! All the 7 sites listed on this page are participating in the free admission Wednesday. (A full list of participating sites can found on www.heritageireland.ie) Visitors may experience delays at some of our busier sites. Access to some sites is by guided tour only. Tickets will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.

  • Celtic Cross at Glendalough