Church Canon Island Abbey
Canon Island Abbey
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About this place
Canon Island Abbey (or Canons' Island Abbey) (Irish: Mainistir Oileán na gCanánach ) is a ruined Augustinian monastery located on the extreme northeast corner of Canon Island (Inisgad) on the River Shannon in County Clare, Ireland.
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Visitor Information
- Heritage status
- Protected Heritage Site
Getting There & Parking
Canon Island Abbey is located in County Clare, roughly 35 km (30 min drive) from Limerick and 256 km (3h 45m) from Dublin. Nearby highlights within a short drive include Cork Rock (2.7 km away).
Limerick35 km
~30 min driveGalway84 km
~1h 15m driveDublin256 km
~3h 45m driveVideos
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