Duiske Abbey

A national treasure

Mind boggling to think this building is over 800 years old and so wonderfully preserved. It is a credit to the people of Graiguenamanagh who obviously take such pride in it. It's also a credit to the...

Nice simple abbey

This a fairly simple abbey without the glitter of the many cathedrals that we toured. Restoration work is ongoing. It shows how many of the ruined churches that dot the countryside probably originally...

Check the opening times

Having attempted to visit on a previous 2 occasions and being disappointed not to get in due to the Abbey being closed, we were thrilled to find the Abbey open on this occasion. We weren't disappointe...

A true hidden gem out in a small Irish town

This 800 year plus old restored Abbey was totally amazing to see. On the outside it is an impressive stone structure with adjoining cemetery that you cannot not miss as you drive into Graiguenamanagh....

A successful restoration of an historic abbey

From an architectural point of view, this building is spectacular. The interior has been finished to a high standard both of materials and authenticity, and there is a good deal of information provide...