- Located on the banks of the River Arrigle about 2km from Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny, Jerpoint Abbey was founded in 1158.
- Just south of Kilkenny, 3 miles from the town of Thomastown the ruins of the Jerpoint Abbey are one of the most detailed remains of monastic life.
- 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 a Cistercian abbey, founded in the second half of the 12th century, near Thomastown, County Kilkenny, Ireland.
- Through this analysis, we will seek to understand the importance of Jerpoint Abbey and how it impacts people's lives, culture and society in general.
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- 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…
- Jerpoint1 Jerpoint2 Jerpoint3 Jerpoint Abbey in County Kilkenny Ireland was founded in c. 1160 probably by Donal MacGillpatrick King of Ossory.
- Since 1880, Jerpoint Abbey is a national monument. ... Among them is also the Felix O'Dullany († 1202), the first Abbot of Jerpoint and Bishop of Ossory.