Welcome to Jerpoint Abbey, located in County Kilkenny, Thomastown, Ireland. This establishment is not just an ordinary tourist attraction, but a place …
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Oct 14, 2024
We visited in the fall. The entrance fee is very reasonable. There is a little exhibit and washrooms in the reception. The ruins are pretty and there are information panels and displays in part of th…Full review by D S
Oct 8, 2024
We were fortunate to have Gerard O'Keefe as our guide and he made the ruins of Jerpoint Abbey come alive. Mr. O'Keefe was extremely knowledgeable and provided a good mix of history, folklore and arc…Full review by lauries614
Sep 27, 2024
We had some time to kill before our flight, so opted to visit this abbey. We've seen many similar ruins before, so not the sort of thing we would have gone out of our way for, but was still enjoyabl…Full review by TonyC_Austin
We were unable to find this online, but when we arrived at the Abbey we were asked by the ladies in the visitor center if we would like to join a guided tour.
I recently found that my great great grandfather and his wife are burried at the Abbey. Is there a way to locate their grave stones/markers?
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Hi Edward, they have a small centre on-site and they may be able to help you. It is run by the Office of Public Works, OPW. if you search online they should have a contact email you …
Hi Edward, they have a small centre on-site and they may be able to help you. It is run by the Office of Public Works, OPW. if you search online they should have a contact email you could use.
How much time does one need to see the abbey? We will be passing by (with a full day already scheduled from Dublin to Killarney) but may stop if it is worthwhile and a short stop. Thanks for your input.
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A half hour would do nicely. The site is not large, and the carvings, etc., while aesthetically and historically interessting, are not numerous. In many ways, this abbey is the equal …
A half hour would do nicely. The site is not large, and the carvings, etc., while aesthetically and historically interessting, are not numerous. In many ways, this abbey is the equal of the more famous Rock of Cashel. Don't miss it!
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