- Visiting Muckross Abbey. After a short drive from Killarney, we arrived at the empty parking area near the abbey early in the morning.
- Discover everything you need to know about Muckross Abbey, Killarney including history, facts, how to get there and the best time to visit.
- 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.
- Dating back to the 15th century, Muckross Abbey was initially founded as a Franciscan friary. ... Muckross Abbey's history is interwoven with significant events.
- 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 is free to enter and can be reached by walking and Cycling and is an ideal stop while jogging in the National park.
- How To Get There. Muckross Abbey is situated 4 km south of Killarney town on the main N71 road towards Kenmare.
- If you are a fan of archaeological castles and looking for the best things to do in Killarney, we invite you to visit Muckross Abbey Castle Killarney.
- 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.