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- Directions: From Thurles, follow the R660, or the R659
Holy Cross Abbey
Holycross
Tipperary North
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Ireland West
Found near Thurles, County Tipperary, Holy Cross Abbey is one of Ireland’s National Monuments. In 1168, Donal Mor O’Brien founded the monastery for the Benedictine Order, but later transferred it to the Cistercians. It was colonised by monks from Monasteranenagh in County Limerick. Under the patronage of James Butler, the fourth Earl of Ormonde, much of the abbey was rebuilt in the 15th century, but after suppression, it was eventually left in ruins. In the late-1900s, there was a movement to restore the abbey church and use it once more as a house of worship. Today, Mass and other holy events are celebrated there regularly.
Contact
Telephone+353 (0)50 44 3124Email: frtjbreen02@eircom.net
Website: www.holycrossabbey.ie
Address: Thurles, Co Tipperary
Places to eat
What's on
Thurles Sarsfields International Hurling Festival
Sights & Culture
Activities
River Suir and Drish brown trout
