Bridgetown Abbey

About this place

The Augustinian Priory of St Mary, most commonly referred to as Bridgetown Priory and also as Bridgetown Abbey, is a ruined 13th-century Augustinian monastery of the Canons regular of St. Victor. It is located in Castletownroche, County Cork, Ireland near where the River Awbeg meets the Blackwater. Once an affluent monastery, it was dissolved by Henry VIII in 1541, and the ruins are currently managed by Cork County Council. The ruins are well preserved, and are among the most extensive ruins in Ireland dating from this period. Along with Ballybeg Priory, it is one of only two substantial Augustinian monasteries in County Cork. The priory is listed on the Record of Monuments and Places, number CO034-027002.

Visitor Information

Heritage status

Protected Heritage Site

Getting There & Parking

Bridgetown Abbey is located in County Cork, roughly 36 km (30 min drive) from Cork and 255 km (3h 45m) from Dublin. Nearby highlights within a short drive include Bridgetown Priory (0.0 km away).