About
Historic abbey located 20 minutes outside Kilkenny, often uncrowded. Guides provide interesting facts, like monks being allowed 8 pints of beer daily due to poor water quality.
Why go
- Practically had the entire abbey to ourselves
- Worth the detour
- Best €5 you'll spend the whole trip
Must try
- Bizarre medieval stone carvings in the cloisters
- The Weeper's tomb
- Hidden 'ghost' windows
Pro tips
- 20 Minutes outside of Kilkenny
- Accessible by direct train or tours
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Rating
4.6 / 5
Phone: +353 56 772 4623