• St. Francis Abbey

St. Francis Abbey

The Franciscans came to Ireland around 1226, and St Francis's Abbey was founded sometime between 1231 and 1234. From 14th century the monks began at the site, and a commercial brewery — Smithwick's — was established to brew Irish red ale in 1710. The remains of St. Francis Abbey include the great east window: a cluster of seven lancet lights divided by slender mullions. The nave, chancel, bell tower and sacristy also survive, as does a holy well bearing St. Francis's name.

More info

Price

€0.00

Days

Monday - Sunday

Time

Viewable from Roadside

Season

Annual


Paul our driver was most helpful and interactive. He had great knowledge and was keen to answer our questions at the end. One of the best tour operators we experienced in our month long holiday across Ireland. Ontheblack - Adelaide, Australia
Totally worthwhile tour, 8 Euro each for half an hour which gives you a history of Kilkenny through Cromwells siege, the Black Death/famine and a concise history of any of the remarkable architecture. Very friendly and helpful staff who went out of their way to be helpful and pleasant. Visited May 2017Jamie W
It was a really fun way to see some of the important sites of Kilkenny. The train ride was smooth, took about 30 minutes, had opportunities for lots of good pictures. Our captain, Paul, was super friendly and accommodating as well. We had a blast. Visited April 2017 TomNikl - San Jose, California

Similar Trips

Check out some of the other great locations we visit!

From €8.00

Monday - Sunday

Days

Kilkenny Castle

From €6.00

Monday - Sunday

Days

St. Canices Cathedral

Would you like more info about this trip?

Call us at +00353 867 301 500 or

Email Us