Abbeyknockmoy Abbey
About this place
Knockmoy Abbey (Irish: Mainistir Chnoc Muaidhe), also known as The Monastery of the Hill of Victory (Latin: Monasterium Collis Victoriæ); and as Porta Magna (English: Great Door) and Teampollandorusmoir (English: The Chapel with the Big Door) after the dissolution of the monasteries, is a ruined Cistercian abbey located in Abbeyknockmoy, County Galway, Ireland. Founded in 1198, the abbey is known for its wall-paintings.
Visitor Information
- Heritage status
- Protected Heritage Site
Getting There & Parking
Abbeyknockmoy Abbey is located in County Galway, roughly 36 km (30 min drive) from Galway and 211 km (3h 05m) from Dublin. The nearest public car park is 472 m away. Nearby highlights within a short drive include Knockmoy Abbey (0.0 km away).
472 m from landmark
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Cnoc Muaí Abbey / Abbeyknockmoy (Short Documentary)
Cormack O'Brien
Abbeyknockmoy Cistercian abbey
Edvardas Edis
Abbeyknockmoy County Galway Ireland
O Brien'S Ireland by Terry O'Brien
Nearby places
Knockmoy Abbey
Brook Lodge
Abbert Demesne Church
4.8 km
Cashlaundarragh
4.9 km
Barnaderg Castle
6.6 km
Ballinderry Castle
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