- Visiting Muckross Abbey. After a short drive from Killarney, we arrived at the empty parking area near the abbey early in the morning.
- Muckross Abbey - located in the Killarney National Park in County Kerry, Ireland. ... Muckross Abbey is the ruins of a Franciscan monastery founded in 1448.
- 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.
- How To Get There. Muckross Abbey is situated 4 km south of Killarney town on the main N71 road towards Kenmare.
- 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.
- 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.
- Yew Tree: One of the most fascinating features of Muckross Abbey is the large and ancient yew tree in the central courtyard.
- Dating back to the 15th century, Muckross Abbey was initially founded as a Franciscan friary. ... Muckross Abbey's history is interwoven with significant events.
- 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.
- While you’re there, make sure to stop at the Muckross Abbey. The Abbey is a Franciscan friary from the 1400s that was destroyed during Cromwellian times.