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Jerpoint
Abbey

Founded
c1160 near to Thomastown, Jerpoint was later colonised by Cistercian
Monks. Built of warm, oatmeal-coloured stone, it is visited for
it's tombs and remarkable 12th Century carvings as shown below.

Detail from "The Weepers", Jerpoint Abbey. St Michael
the Archangel.
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Historic Sights
A
ten minute stroll will bring you to several remarkable buildings within
the environs of Kilkenny City. For an historic walk, start at St Canice's Cathedral & Round tower, cross the road to the Black Abbey and then visit Roth House Gardens and info centre / bookshop.
A
short drive brings you to:
The
Irish Heritage Service website is linked below:
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Heritage Ireland link here
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