Callan Augustinian Friary, Callan

Name: Callan Augustinian Friary
Address: Callan, Ireland

#3 among attractions in Callan

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The Callan Augustinian Friary is an Augustinian friary situated in Callan, Co Kilkenny, Ireland. It is known locally as the "Abbey Meadow" and is located to the north-east of the town, on the banks of the Kings River. The new Augustinian Friary located in the town via the river is connected to the Abbey. ()

Architectural style: GothicCoordinates: 52°33'39"N, 7°23'13"W

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Callan Ireland

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Callan Augustinian Friary – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kells Priory, St. Mary's Church, Burnchurch Castle, Kilree.

5.3 miE
Monastery, Monuments and statues
Kells Priory
135 min walk • Kells Priory, one of Ireland's largest and most impressive medieval monuments, stands as a testament to the country's rich ecclesiastical heritage. Nestled in the lush, green countryside of County Kilkenny, this extensive monastic ruin dates back to the 12th century...
1.2 miS
Archaeological site
St. Mary's Church, Callan
30 min walk • St. Mary's Church is a medieval church and National Monument in Callan, Ireland.
3.9 miE
Forts and castles
Burnchurch Castle
100 min walk • Burnchurch Castle, a National Monument, is a well-preserved 15th century Norman tower house with a round gate tower, situated in the parish of Burnchurch, County Kilkenny, Ireland. Burnchurch Castle and tower, along with the Church of Ireland church, and the lime trees became a National Monument in 1993.
5.8 miSE
Monastery
Kilree
148 min walk • Kilree is a former Christian monastery and National Monument located in County Kilkenny, Ireland.
1 miS
Ruins, Archaeological site
Callan Motte, Callan
26 min walk • Callan Motte is a motte-and-bailey and National Monument in Callan, Ireland.
5 miE
Archaeological site
Kells Castle
127 min walk • Kells Castle or Kells Motte is a motte-and-bailey and National Monument in Kells, County Kilkenny, Ireland.
6.1 miNE
Sport, Sport venue
Buckley Park
157 min walk • Buckley Park is a multi-purpose stadium on the Callan Road, near Kilkenny, Ireland. Kilkenny City purchased 5.7 acres of land from a local farmer by the name of Mick Murphy for £16,000. The ground was originally called Tenney Park.