Ennis Friary
Ennis Friary
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TravelKats1234
Salem, OR94 contributions
Jul 2022
well done information and friendly knowledgeable docent. Have done a good job w preservation but not overly re created, nice to spend some time here if staying in Ennis or near by
Written 23 October 2022
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Marek_ZG
Zielona Gora, Poland1,518 contributions
Sep 2022
Ennis Friary was set up in Clare in the 13th century and served as a centre of learning. Today, visitors to the friary’s place are welcome to admire its famous sculptures.
Written 18 September 2022
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Margaret
New Milford, CT5 contributions
Sep 2022 • Couples
This is a must see if you’re in Ennis. Ask the tour guide questions. The carvings and the history are breathtaking- we learned so much and enjoyed this immensely.
Written 14 September 2022
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Bozeman-Dublin
Trim, Ireland8,688 contributions
Aug 2022 • Solo
I really enjoyed my visit to Ennis Friary in the heart of the town. My last time was during Covid restrictions so part of the site was not open. This time I feel I saw it in its best light.
There was a wonderful guide there, so helpful and friendly. She really knew her stuff and was full of great suggestions for other things to visit in the area. I wish I had her name to thank her here!
The interior part of the Friary is an interesting museum with beautiful stone carvings representing the Passion of Christ and a really distinctive carving of St Francis of Assisi with stigmata.
The cloisters are largely gone vut what remains of them are beautiful. Some amazingly ornate window frames remain too as well as intricate tombs.
Make sure to go out to the graveyard too as you get great views of the building from there.
There was a wonderful guide there, so helpful and friendly. She really knew her stuff and was full of great suggestions for other things to visit in the area. I wish I had her name to thank her here!
The interior part of the Friary is an interesting museum with beautiful stone carvings representing the Passion of Christ and a really distinctive carving of St Francis of Assisi with stigmata.
The cloisters are largely gone vut what remains of them are beautiful. Some amazingly ornate window frames remain too as well as intricate tombs.
Make sure to go out to the graveyard too as you get great views of the building from there.
Written 9 August 2022
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StephenInWSeattle
Seattle, WA385 contributions
Jul 2022
Stopped by the Ennis Friary om a mission to investigate a story. Met Aoife and Ruth, which was a blessing as both were friendly and helpful. Aoife was especially interested in a story we had heard and took time to help investigate on several websites she knew from the local area in order to help us find out more information. Although we have not solved our puzzle yet, her help and determination were so appreciated and she is an amazing ambassador for the Ennis Friary. Now, the friary was amazing in it's own right. History of the location and the building were well documented and well preserved. What a gem for the town of Ennis and a must see if you visit! Thank you Aoife and Ruth for your help and passion for the friary!
Written 22 July 2022
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Patti K
Bellevue, WA46 contributions
Jun 2022
The staff there welcomed us warmly and gave us a brief history tour, then let us roam freely. This place is very old, one of the earliest monastaries in Ireland. One of the docents looked up my family ancestry names in a book for me. She was extremely helpful.
Written 28 June 2022
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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
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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
14 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, Ireland27 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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Martina F
23 contributions
Do u have to book this are how do u get into it
Publicola76
South Bend, IN115 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.
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