Roscrea Abbey

About this place

Roscrea Friary (Irish: Mainistir na bProinsiasach) is a ruined medieval Franciscan friary and National Monument in Roscrea, County Tipperary, Ireland. It is on Abbey Street, in the west end of Roscrea, on the north bank of the River Bunnow. The Friary was founded in the 15th century by Greyfriars (Franciscans) and later destroyed by British soldiers. What remains are the north and east walls and the bell tower.

Visitor Information

Heritage status

Protected Heritage Site

Getting There & Parking

Roscrea Abbey is located in County Tipperary, roughly 82 km (1h 10m drive) from Limerick and 143 km (2h 05m) from Dublin. The nearest public car park is 98 m away. Nearby highlights within a short drive include Roscrea Petty Sessions House (0.3 km away).