Muckross Abbey

About this place

Muckross Abbey (Irish: Mainistir Locha Léinand Mainistir Mhucrois) is a ruined Franciscan friary located in the Killarney National Park, County Kerry, Ireland. Previously known as the "Friary of Irrelagh", the abbey was founded in 1448 for the Observantine Franciscans by Donal McCarthy Mor. Today the abbey is largely roofless, but retains most of its original walls.

Visitor Information

Heritage status

Protected Heritage Site

Getting There & Parking

Muckross Abbey is located in County Kerry, roughly 5 km (5 min drive) from Killarney and 337 km (4h 55m) from Dublin. The nearest public car park is 345 m away (Free). Nearby highlights within a short drive include The Blue Pool (0.5 km away).