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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Local Historic Sights

A ten minute stroll will bring you to several remarkable buildings within the environs of Kilkenny City.

A short drive brings you to:

The Irish Heritage Service website is linked below: