Castledermot Friary (ruins)

About this place

Castledermot Abbey (Irish: Mainistir Dhíseart Diarmada) is a ruined Franciscan friary in Castledermot, County Kildare, Ireland. It was founded at some point before 1247. A previous monastery had been founded on the same site by Diarmait, a son of Áed Róin, King of Ulster, in the ninth century AD.

Visitor Information

Heritage status

Protected Heritage Site

Getting There & Parking

Castledermot Friary (ruins) is located in County Kildare, roughly 80 km (1h 10m drive) from Dublin. The nearest public car park is 40 m away. Nearby highlights within a short drive include Franciscan Friary (0.0 km away).