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Abbey County Limerick

Monasternagalliaghduff

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About this place

Monasternagalliaghduff (Irish: Mainistir na gCailleach Dubh, meaning 'The Black Nuns' Abbey') also called the Abbey of St Catherine de O'Conyl or simply Old Abbey, is a ruined Augustinian abbey in County Limerick in Ireland.

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Visitor Information

Heritage status: Protected Heritage Site

Getting There & Parking

Monasternagalliaghduff is located in County Limerick, roughly 40 km (35 min drive) from Limerick and 265 km (3h 55m) from Dublin. Nearby highlights within a short drive include Dysert Castle (3.4 km away).

Limerick40 km

~35 min drive

Killarney82 km

~1h 10m drive

Dublin265 km

~3h 55m drive

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