St. Francis Abbey - 4 Things to Know Before Visiting
Churches
Old Ruins
Things to know
About St. Francis Abbey
This is a medieval Franciscan abbey and National Monument. Founded in the 13th century by Richard Marshal, 3rd Earl of Pembroke. It is located in the northeast of Kilkenny's historic Hightown district, behind the old Smithwick's brewery site, immediately south of the point where the Breagagh River enters the Nore.Address : Saint Francis Abbey Brewery, 31 Parliament St, Gardens, Kilkenny, R95 ETY5, Ireland
Hotels near St. Francis Abbey
4 Reviews
6.3
$80.27 per nightSelect
Top Activities Near St. Francis Abbey
Filter By Date
//
Sort By
Attractions Near St. Francis Abbey
Rothe House & GardenLocated in the heart of Kilkenny City and situated at the mid point of the Medieval Mile is one of Irelands true hidden gems. The complex was built by John Rothe Fitz-Piers between 1594–1610 and is made up of three houses, three enclosed courtyards, and a large reconstructed garden with orchard. As a museum, it is accessible to the public. The garden to the rear of the house has been reconstructed to reflect a typical 17th-century garden.
Black Freren GateThis is the last remaining gate from the medieval stone walls of Kilkenny, Ireland. This is the only gate from the old Norman city walls still standing, albeit with the help of metal bracing these days. Crumbling sections of the old walls remain throughout the city centre.
Cathedral Church of St Canice & Round TowerThis is an impressive structure that dates back to 1285. Explore the cathedral and climb to the top of the magnificent 30 metre high round tower. The present building dates from the 13th century and is the second longest cathedral in Ireland. The cathedral contains some 16th-century monuments. The architectural style of the cathedral is Early Gothic and is built of limestone.
Butler GalleryThe Butler Gallery’s new home is in the Evans Home, a former Almshouse. It is a dynamic cultural hub in the middle of Kilkenny, providing a variety of spaces for art, installations & sculpture both inside and out. The gallery, previously based in the basement of Kilkenny Castle, is located in the redeveloped Evans' Home, a former almshouse built in the 19th century for impoverished domestic servants.
THE BLACK ABBEYThe 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.
Discover More Attractions in Kilkenny, Home of St. Francis Abbey
Location of St. Francis Abbey
Comments
Please Sign In to add your comments
For more information about St. Francis Abbey, visit : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._Francis_Abbey
Looking for hotels nearby. Click here to explore!
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply