Church Quin Abbey
Quin Abbey
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About this place
Quin Abbey (Irish: Mainistir Chuinche), is a ruined Franciscan abbey in Quin, County Clare, Ireland. It was built for Fathers Purcell and Mooney, friars of the Franciscan order.
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Visitor Information
- Heritage status
- Protected Heritage Site
Getting There & Parking
Quin Abbey is located in County Clare, roughly 30 km (25 min drive) from Limerick and 235 km (3h 25m) from Dublin. The nearest public car park is 205 m away. Nearby highlights within a short drive include Ballyhickey Wedge Tomb (1.7 km away).
Limerick30 km
~25 min driveGalway66 km
~1h driveDublin235 km
~3h 25m drive
Nearest car park
205 m from landmark
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