Muckross Abbey, Killarney

Muckross Abbey Reviews

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• By LNZK87

  You can ride your bike right up to the abbey. We walked around the grounds, checked out the history and headstones. Beautiful photos and amazing Yew tree still in the middle. Such a fascinating place....  more »

• By Cary L

  Just inside Killarney National Park, at the northerly entrance from Highway N71, lie the ruins of this early abbey. Stop and stroll through the grounds, even briefly. Then head off into the park.  more »

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• By Daniel Medders

  This is an amazing old church hidden from the main sites. It does have graves with rich family history. The site faces the lake and feels like a archaeological site. There is a beautiful tree growing in the middle of the building, offering a unique viewpoint. Not as crowded and can ride a bike to this site. Has amazing masonry work, carvings, and writing to explore and photograph. Enjoy

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• By Marc Cartright

  Totally hidden gem here. The abbey sports a giant yew tree in the middle of a central square cloister, and it's awe-inspiring to look at. I feel like it's impossible to not notice the tranquility of the scene. The abbey also has a lot of old nooks and crannies that are great exploring for kids. Our group had a few and we ended up playing a few games of hide and seek there, and it was the most fun I've had playing with kids - there were legitimate hiding places for people of all sizes.

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