Muckross Abbey
Mainistir Mhucrois
The ruins of a 15th-century Franciscan abbey, with an ancient yew tree growing in the central cloister. The atmosphere is quiet and serene.
Muckross Abbey was built around 1448 and burned by Cromwellian forces in 1652. Only stone walls without roofs remain, but they are fairly well preserved. The cloister is in the best condition, and in its center stands a yew tree said to be several hundred years old, its branches covering almost the entire courtyard. Several ancient poets of County Kerry are buried in the graveyard. The ruins are free to visit. They are located within the park, about a 15-minute walk from the Muckross House car park.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Muckross House & Gardens
- Killarney National Park
- Torc Waterfall
- Killarney Town Centre
- Ross Castle
- St Mary's Cathedral, Killarney
- Aghadoe Heights
- Innisfallen Island & Abbey