St John's Priory, Kilkenny

Name: St John's Priory
Address: Kilkenny, Ireland

#16 among attractions in Kilkenny

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St. John's Abbey, also called St John's Priory, is a medieval Augustinian abbey and National Monument located in Kilkenny City, Ireland. The Lady Chapel of the Abbey is now used as a parish church of the Church of Ireland. ()

Established: 1212 (812 years ago)Coordinates: 52°39'14"N, 7°14'54"W

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Kilkenny Ireland

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Day trips

St John's Priory – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kilkenny Castle, St Canice's Cathedral, St Mary's Cathedral, Rothe House.

~1250 ftS
Tours of restored 12th-century fortress
Kilkenny Castle, Kilkenny
7 min walk • Kilkenny Castle stands as a testament to Ireland's medieval grandeur, dominating the skyline of Kilkenny City with its imposing structure. Originally built in 1195 by Norman occupiers, the castle has undergone numerous transformations throughout its storied history...
0.4 miNW
Catholic cathedral and 9th-century tower
St Canice's Cathedral, Kilkenny
11 min walk • St Canice's Cathedral, a historical beacon nestled in the medieval city of Kilkenny, Ireland, stands as a testament to the country's rich ecclesiastical heritage. This ancient church, dating back to the 13th century, is a pivotal landmark that has witnessed the...
0.4 miW
Stately 19th-century Catholic church
St Mary's Cathedral, Kilkenny
11 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Kilkenny, Ireland, St Mary's Cathedral stands as an imposing and inspirational beacon of faith and history. This magnificent church, constructed from locally sourced limestone, has dominated the city's skyline since its consecration in 1857.
~1420 ftW
Museum, Historical place, History museum
Rothe House, Kilkenny
7 min walk • Rothe House, a gem nestled in the heart of Kilkenny, Ireland, is a remarkable example of a 16th-century merchant's townhouse. Built between 1594 and 1610, this historic structure offers a unique window into the domestic life of the prosperous Rothe family, who were...
~1270 ftW
Museum, Brewery
Smithwick's Experience Kilkenny, Kilkenny
7 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Kilkenny, Ireland, the Smithwick's Experience Kilkenny offers a journey through time in the world of brewing. This museum, situated in an old Victorian brewing building, brings the story of Smithwick's, Ireland's oldest beer brand, to life with...
0.4 miW
Church, Sacred and religious sites, Gothic architecture
Black Abbey, Kilkenny
10 min walk • The Black Abbey of Kilkenny, Ireland, is a Catholic priory of the Dominican Order, dedicated to the Holy and Undivided Trinity. Black Abbey was established in 1225 as one of the first houses of the Dominican Order in Ireland. The history of the Black Abbey is marked by several reversals of fortune under different governments.
~940 ftSE
Forts and castles
Maudlin Castle, Kilkenny
5 min walk • Maudlin Castle is a tower house which formed part of a medieval hospital and National Monument located in Kilkenny, Ireland.
~1170 ftS
Museum, Art gallery, Art museum
Butler Gallery, Kilkenny
6 min walk • Butler Gallery is a contemporary art gallery and museum in Kilkenny, Ireland. It presents a collection of works by Irish and international artists from the 18th century to the present day.
~1210 ftSW
City hall
The Tholsel, Kilkenny
6 min walk • The Tholsel on High Street, Kilkenny, Ireland was built in 1761 by Alderman William Colles as place for collecting tolls, but has also been used as a customs house, a courthouse and a guildhall.
~1920 ftNW
Bridge
Green's Bridge, Kilkenny
10 min walk • Green's Bridge, or Greensbridge, is an elegant, Palladian-style, limestone arch bridge that crosses the river Nore in Kilkenny, Ireland. The bridge is a series of five elliptical arches of high-quality carved limestone masonry with a two-arch culvert to the east.
~1080 ftSW
Visitor center, Memorial
Shee Alms House, Kilkenny
6 min walk • Shee Alms House was founded by the Shee family in 1582 'to accommodate twelve poor persons' in the city of Kilkenny, Ireland. It is a nationally significant Tudor period Almshouse.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to St John's Priory?

Nearby attractions include Church of Saint John the Evangelist, Kilkenny (2 min walk), Maudlin Castle, Kilkenny (5 min walk), Shee Alms House, Kilkenny (6 min walk), Grace's Old Castle, Kilkenny (6 min walk).

How to get to St John's Priory by public transport?

The nearest stations to St John's Priory:

Bus

John Street Upper • Lines: Kk1, Kk2 (1 min walk)
MacDonagh Junction • Lines: 600, 881, Kk1 (5 min walk)

Train

Kilkenny MacDonagh (6 min walk)
MacDonagh Railway Station (6 min walk)