• Muckross Abbey (Irish: Mainistir Locha Léin and Mainistir Mhucrois) is one of the major ecclesiastical sites, found in the Killarney National Park, County Kerry, Ireland.
  • We enjoyed exploring the ruins of the Muckross Abbey, it is quite large and must have been beautiful when open.
  • Over the course of its existence, Muckross Abbey has hosted the tombs of 3 great Irish chieftains: the McCarthys, the O’Sullivans and the O’Donoghes.
  • One of my favourite places that I visited in Ireland was the evocative ancient ruins of Muckross Abbey in County Kerry.
  • It’s easy to visit Muckross Abbey in Killarney and completely miss some magnificent history that’s hidden in plain sight.
  • Muckross Abbey, or more properly, Muckross Friary as it is a Franciscan foundation, was founded by the Gaelic lord Donal McCarthy Mór in around c.1445.
  • Visitors are free to wander the mysterious church, courtyard, and graveyard ruins of Muckross Abbey on their own or picnic among the trees.
  • As you wander through the hallowed grounds of Muckross Abbey, you’ll discover a historic graveyard steeped in centuries-old stories and traditions.
  • In case you're considering walking from Killarney to Muckross Abbey, the most direct route is about 4.5 kilometers one way.
  • While we can't take you directly to the doorstep of Muckross Abbey, our services between Killarney and Dublin Airport offer a convenient way to travel to and from...