Yellow Steeple

About this place

St. Mary's Abbey in Trim, County Meath, Ireland is a former house of Augustinian canons dedicated to the Blessed Virgin. The abbey was situated on the north bank of the River Boyne, opposite Trim Castle, on land given to St. Patrick who is often credited with founding the abbey. The abbey was a prominent pilgrimage site, famous for the healing power of its statue of the Virgin Mary, until its dissolution under Henry VIII during the Reformation. Little remains of the abbey except for the Yellow Steeple, the ruin of the abbey bell tower named for the yellow color reflected by the stonework in the setting sun, and Talbot's Castle, an abbey building converted to a manor house.

Visitor Information

Heritage status

Protected Heritage Site

Getting There & Parking

Yellow Steeple is located in County Meath, roughly 54 km (50 min drive) from Dublin. The nearest public car park is 61 m away. Nearby highlights within a short drive include Nangle Castle (0.0 km away).