• Founded in the 1440s as a Franciscan Friary, the Muckross Abbey, like many religious sites in Ireland, has a long and violent past.
  • muckross abbey lakes. Muckross Abbey is close to the Lake Hotel and ideal for a walk or an early Jog, it is 2km from the Lake Hotel.
  • It took us 10 minutes to walk to Muckross Abbey, along a trail that runs northeast from Muckross House. A cemetery surrounds the roofless ruins.
  • Here are some key points to know about Muckross Abbey: History: Muckross Abbey dates back to the 15th century and was founded as a Franciscan fria.
  • Visiting Muckross Abbey. After a short drive from Killarney, we arrived at the empty parking area near the abbey early in the morning.
  • How To Get There. Muckross Abbey is situated 4 km south of Killarney town on the main N71 road towards Kenmare.
  • Muckross Abbey is free to enter and can be reached by walking and Cycling and is an ideal stop while jogging in the National park.
  • Muckross Abbey (Irrelagh, or Oir-bhealach). A legend of the founding of Irrelagh shows up in Mary Frances Cusack's History of Ireland, written in 1868.
  • According to experts, up to 56% of the Galov died at that time. A huge number of buildings were simply burned down. Macross Abbey did not escape this fate.
  • Photo taken at Muckross Abbey by Chaniya S. on 7/19/2024. ... Photo taken at Muckross Abbey by Mahmut P. on 9/23/2023.