Seir Kieran's Abbey
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About this place
Saighir (Seir Kieran; also named Seirkieran, in Irish Saighir Chiaráin), is a monastic site in Clareen, County Offaly, founded by Ciarán of Saigir sometime before the year 489.
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- Heritage status
- Protected Heritage Site
Getting There & Parking
Seir Kieran's Abbey is located in County Offaly, roughly 92 km (1h 20m drive) from Limerick and 137 km (2h) from Dublin. The nearest public car park is 362 m away. Nearby highlights within a short drive include Leap Castle (4.8 km away).
Limerick92 km
~1h 20m driveGalway112 km
~1h 40m driveDublin137 km
~2h drive
Nearest car park
362 m from landmark
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4.8 km
Castle Offaly
Leap Castle
Knocknaman
6.4 km
Peak Offaly
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Farbreague
8.1 km
Peak Offaly
Farbreague
8.2 km
Museum Offaly
Birr Heritage Centre
Carroll's Hill
8.5 km
Peak Offaly
Carroll's Hill
Waterfall Point
8.6 km
Viewpoint Offaly
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