Quin Abbey
Mainistir Chuinche
A well-preserved 15th-century Franciscan friary ruin with an intact cloister and bell tower. Free to visit.
Quin Abbey was founded in 1433 on the site of a 13th-century Norman castle, so the base of the castle's round tower is built into the abbey walls. The main abbey includes a church, a bell tower and an almost complete cloister. From the upper walkway, you can look down over the cloister courtyard and the surrounding fields. It is one of the best-preserved abbey ruins in Ireland. Entry is free, crowds are light, and it's a good place for photos. It lies in the village of Quin, about 3 km from Knappogue Castle. It is often combined with Knappogue Castle and Craggaunowen as a half-day tour of south County Clare.
Opening hours
Open daytime
Nearby sights
- Knappogue Castle
- Craggaunowen
- Ennis Friary
- Bunratty Castle & Folk Park
- Curraghchase Forest Park
- Thomond Park
- Adare
- Treaty Stone & Thomond Bridge