• Its most striking feature is a central courtyard, which contains a large yew tree and is surrounded by a vaulted cloister.[3]. Ground plan of Muckross Abbey.
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  • Muckross Abbey is one of the major ecclesiastical sites, found in the Killarney National Park, County Kerry, Ireland.
  • It's only a few minutes walk to the abbey ruins and another 20 to Muckross House/Gardens/Farm. Maybe 45 minutes from the abbey to Torc Waterfall.
  • The turning for the Muckross Abbey car park is a little before you reach the turning for Muckross House & Gardens if you’re driving from Killarney.
  • Join me as we delve into the secrets and wonders of Muckross Abbey, located in the heart of Killarney National Park near the east coast of Lough Leane.
  • Killarney’s Muckross Abbey is a Franciscan friary that was founded around 1445. Although now in ruin, it is incredibly impressive.
  • 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.
  • Now known as Muckross Abbey, it is missing the roof but apart from that the abbey is in a superb state of preservation.
  • 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.