Kilcooly Abbey

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Kilcooley Abbey is a Cistercian abbey in the village of Gortnahoe in County Tipperary, Ireland. The abbey is located within the grounds of the Kilcooley Estate. This abbey dates from 1182 when Donal Mor O’Brien granted lands to the Cistercians, to build an abbey here. The abbey, which is a sister house to both Jerpoint Abbey and Holy Cross Abbey, is located inside a private walled estate. However the abbey is open to the public. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 52°40'16"N, 7°33'47"W

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TipperaryIreland

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Kilcooly Abbey – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Spahill and Clomantagh Hill, Liathmore Churches, Knocknamuck, Derryvella.

5.2 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Spahill and Clomantagh Hill
134 min walk • Spahill and Clomantagh Hill is a Special Area of Conservation in County Kilkenny in the Republic of Ireland. The SAC is in the parish of Balleen and includes the townlands of Clomantagh and Spahill, in Irish Spahill is Cnoc na Spá and Clomantagh Hill is An Chloch Mhantach.
4.4 miW
Archaeological site
Liathmore Churches
113 min walk • Liathmore Churches are two medieval churches forming a National Monument in County Tipperary, Ireland.
2.2 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Knocknamuck
57 min walk • Knocknamuck is a mountain in County Tipperary, Ireland.
5.8 miSW
Monastery
Derryvella
147 min walk • Derryvella, known as Daire Mór, is a medieval Christian monastery and National Monument located in County Tipperary, Ireland. Disambiguation Derryvella townland, County Cavan.
5.5 miE
Archaeological site
Tullaroan Church
140 min walk • Tullaroan Church is a medieval church and National Monument in County Kilkenny, Ireland.
5.7 miE
Archaeological site
Rathealy Ringfort
146 min walk • Rathealy Ringfort is a ringfort and National Monument located in County Kilkenny, Ireland.
5.4 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Slieveardagh Hills
139 min walk • The Slieveardagh Hills are a low range of hills on the County Tipperary - Kilkenny border, mainly in the Tipperary barony of Slievardagh.
3.5 miN
Town
Urlingford
90 min walk • One of the must-see attractions in Urlingford is the stunning Kilkenny Castle, located just a short drive away. This magnificent castle, with its impressive architecture and beautiful gardens, offers visitors a glimpse into Ireland's rich history and is a perfect spot...