Muckross Abbey facts for kids
| Monastery information | |
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| Established | 1448 |
| Site | |
| Location | Killarney National Park, County Kerry |
| Country | Ireland |
Muckross Abbey (in Irish: Mainistir Locha Léin or Mainistir Mhucrois) is an important old religious site. You can find it in Killarney National Park, in County Kerry, Ireland. It was started in 1448 by Donal McCarthy Mor. It was built as a Franciscan friary, which is a home for Franciscan monks.
The abbey has a long and sometimes difficult history. It has been damaged and rebuilt many times over the years. The monks who lived there were often attacked by groups of people. They also faced problems from soldiers led by Lord Ludlow. Today, the abbey no longer has a roof, but most of it is still in good condition. Its most amazing part is a central courtyard. This courtyard has a very old, large yew tree. It is also surrounded by a beautiful arched walkway called a cloister.
A Resting Place for Poets
In the 1600s and 1700s, Muckross Abbey became a special burial place. Many famous poets from County Kerry were buried here. These included O'Donoghue, Ó Rathaille, and Ó Súilleabháin. Another poet, Piaras Feiritéar, is buried in the graveyard just outside the abbey walls.
Gallery
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The Friary
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Abbey and graveyard seen from the west
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Courtyard with cloister and yew tree.
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Refectory
See also
In Spanish: Abadía de Muckross para niños
- Muckross House
- List of abbeys and priories in Ireland (County Kerry)
