• Founded in the 12 th century, Jerpoint Abbey is one of the best examples of a medieval Cistercian Abbey in Ireland.
  • According to one historian, the moral of the story appears to be: “If you’re happy, even eternity is no burden.” A point to ponder when you visit Jerpoint Abbey
  • It was so informative and inclusive, a treasure in a very beautiful setting. Jerpoint Abbey is worth a visit any time of year.
  • Jerpoint Abbey (Irish: Mainistir Sheireapúin)[1] is a ruined Cistercian abbey, founded in the second half of the 12th century in County Kilkenny, Ireland.
  • Founded in the second half of the 12th century, Jerpoint Abbey is one of the best examples of a medieval Cistercian Abbey in Ireland.
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  • The King of Ossory founded the beautiful Jerpoint Abbey near Thomastown, County Kilkenny in 1158 and today, with many details preserved, the site offers a...
  • Jerpoint Abbey is an outstanding Cistercian abbey founded in the second half of the 12th century. The church with its Romanesque detail dates from this period.
  • Jerpoint Abbey, located in County Kilkenny, Ireland, is an iconic 12th-century Cistercian monastery that attracts visitors from all over the world.
  • Established in 1180, Jerpoint Abbey was built for the Cistercian sect of Catholic monks by the King of Osraige on the site of an earlier Benedictine monastery.