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Ennis Friary
Ennis Friary
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Lia M
Province of Munster, Ireland188 contributions
Sep 2021
Centre of town location, worth a look, nice photo opportunities, interesting. Can be seen in 30 minutes or less. Don't miss the chance for a look. Nice history and culture. Lovely to look at
Written 10 February 2022
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Clare C
1 contribution
Oct 2021 • Couples
A stunning spot with a fascinating history, well worth a visit. Our guide Aoife was beyond knowledgeable. Can't recommend enough!
Written 24 October 2021
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Vanda M
10 contributions
Aug 2021 • Family
Great example of a Franciscan Friary with roots that go back to the early 13th century that has some impressive stone carvings and really friendly and helpful staff. The visitor display area is a sensitive preservation of the original building. Free entry.
Written 10 August 2021
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TomSean
County Cork, Ireland22 contributions
Jun 2021 • Friends
We arrived on an overcast morning but the warm welcome of the staff was sunny.
The site echoes its ancient history very well and the signage is well done and informative.
The ongoing conservation work is tastefully done.
The view of the site from the surrounding cemetery is worth seeing.
It’s easy to see it all in about 40 mins.
Well worth the stroll from the town centre.
The site echoes its ancient history very well and the signage is well done and informative.
The ongoing conservation work is tastefully done.
The view of the site from the surrounding cemetery is worth seeing.
It’s easy to see it all in about 40 mins.
Well worth the stroll from the town centre.
Written 16 July 2021
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Anne M
Dublin, Ireland83 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
3.30 Thursday January 23rd. Closed with no
Information about opening hours. Told by a local shopkeeper to ask at the hotel for opening hours! This is an OPW site as far as I know?
Information about opening hours. Told by a local shopkeeper to ask at the hotel for opening hours! This is an OPW site as far as I know?
Written 27 January 2020
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DGandSAG
Sharon, MA863 contributions
Sep 2019
We throughly enjoyed admiring the beautiful architectural ruins and reading the informative displays at the Ennis Friary. While there, it was easy to feel that the rest of the world melted away, as we took our time looking closely at the exhibits and ruins and reading all of the informative wall panels.
Also, the friendly staff from the National Monuments Service who were on duty during our visit clearly had passions for history and for serving the public. Both staff members deserve a special shout-out, as they were incredibly helpful in explaining the history of the complex and the surrounding parts of Ennis.
If you want to experience a peaceful place that transports you quietly back to another time, you'll enjoy a visit at the Ennis Friary.
Also, the friendly staff from the National Monuments Service who were on duty during our visit clearly had passions for history and for serving the public. Both staff members deserve a special shout-out, as they were incredibly helpful in explaining the history of the complex and the surrounding parts of Ennis.
If you want to experience a peaceful place that transports you quietly back to another time, you'll enjoy a visit at the Ennis Friary.
Written 7 December 2019
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Andrew M
11 contributions
Oct 2019
Really a wonderful place to visit and worth the small cost. The staff were very helpful and walking about the Friary was very interesting. Recommend for families and kids. Very well perserved with information provided.
Written 14 November 2019
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Ana L
Navan, Ireland2,701 contributions
Oct 2019
You have to pay 5 eur to get inside but this is an impressive friary. Very well preserved, with some limestone details nicely carved.
Written 21 October 2019
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Miyoko G
363 contributions
Oct 2019
It's an old ruin with a new roof, windows, and doors. Going there helps to reserve the old Franciscan ruin in the city. The signs and old decorations are adequate for the price.
Written 16 October 2019
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William J Crowley
Ennis, Ireland59 contributions
Oct 2019 • Solo
This is a beautiful place very peacefull
The history is out of this world well worth a visit
All i can say is visit this Friary
The history is out of this world well worth a visit
All i can say is visit this Friary
Written 6 October 2019
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Martina F
23 contributions
Do u have to book this are how do u get into it
Publicola76
South Bend, IN113 contributions
We did not have to book in advance. There’s an entrance on off of the street it’s on that takes you into a side building where you pay. From there you enter the friary though the doors.
akahardcore
Dublin, Ireland20 contributions
Is it free admission
Brendan G
Limerick, Ireland33 contributions
No, though they occasionally have free admission days.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ennis Friary
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- Hotels near Ennis Friary:
- (0.05 km) Queens Hotel Ennis
- (0.07 km) Rowan Tree Hostel
- (0.23 km) Temple Gate Hotel
- (0.42 km) Old Ground Hotel
- (0.21 km) May Kearneys
- Restaurants near Ennis Friary:
- (0.02 km) Harris food bar
- (0.03 km) Yolo Bar And Restaurant
- (0.03 km) No. Forty One Bar & Restaurant
- (0.03 km) Cruise's Pub & Restaurant
- (0.05 km) The Snack Shack