Jerpoint Abbey
Jerpoint Abbey
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4.5
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Tony E
Switzerland566 contributions
Jun 2023 • Couples
The abbey is a ruin, open to the sky, but oddly enough this made it even more interesting for me. Looking down from the one climbable tower, and with the help of the excellent plan provided at the ticket office, one could study the layout much better than if the buildings had still been intact. There are many fragments of the original decorations and statuary still preserved, and you are stimulated to use your imagination to visualize how the abbey must have looked in its heyday. Sadly, no guided tour was available when we visited.
Written 1 June 2023
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Skier9175
Pembroke, MA452 contributions
May 2023 • Couples
We stopped at Jerpoint Abbey during a day of site seeing near Kilkenny. The staff was very informative and pleasant. The site is well maintained and easy to navigate.
Written 12 May 2023
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Declan O'Brien
29 contributions
Apr 2023 • Couples
Well worth a visit to this piece of our national heritage. Gerry, the tour guide had an encyclopedic knowledge not only of the Abbey but also the history of the area.
Written 26 April 2023
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Jim B
Grapeview, WA1,351 contributions
Apr 2023 • Couples
This is an interesting ruins of an Abbey to walk around. We were able to learn some history from the person at the ticket desk, but this would have been much better with a guided tour. Advantage of off season: no crowds. Disadvantage: no tours.
Written 25 April 2023
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boilerjenni
Cincinnati, OH347 contributions
Mar 2023 • Couples
We made an unplanned stop at Jerpoint Abbey on our way to Kilkenny, and we're so glad we visited. We learned some history and enjoyed walking through the ruins.
Written 4 April 2023
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Jean M
Kokomo, IN147 contributions
Oct 2022
We were a group of Americans, touring on Sunday, Oct, 30. I thought maybe they would be closed on a Sunday, but they were open. The tour was wonderful and well worth the time! It was so informative. The abbey was beautiful!!
Written 20 November 2022
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Ann C
Nashville, TN3,132 contributions
Sep 2022
Gerry and Leandra were a wealth of information, we enjoyed speaking with them before our self guided tour of the Abbey.
This abbey was founded in the 12 C. and is one of the best examples of a medieval Cistercian abbey in Ireland.
This abbey was founded in the 12 C. and is one of the best examples of a medieval Cistercian abbey in Ireland.
Written 4 November 2022
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Tamara P
Apex, NC9 contributions
Aug 2022
Beautiful site. Took a peaceful stroll around the cloister. The carvings on the mensa tombs and cloister arcades are well worth seeing.
Written 10 September 2022
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16 contributions
Aug 2022
Spectaular and historic ruins. If you're lucky as we were, Dr. Gerry will give you a tour. He certainly knows his history!
Written 8 September 2022
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Bill S
Grand Rapids, MN209 contributions
Sep 2022 • Couples
I love history, so this place is great. We arrived on a Wednesday, so the €5 entry is waived. A nice map made it easy to navigate. It’s a wonderful ruin that gives a taste of medieval times. Take note of the abundant carvings in the walks, pillars, etc. a great place for a kid to run and learn.
Written 8 September 2022
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Edward G
Macungie, PA
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?
Eibhs
Greystones, Ireland172 contributions
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.
fishfools
Boise, ID18 contributions
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.
Myra P
44 contributions
A half an hour would be sufficient to visit jerpoint abbey
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