Muckross Abbey

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Muckross Abbey

Muckross Abbey is a major ecclesiastical site situated in Killarney National Park. It was founded in 1448 as a Franciscan friary by Donal McCarthy Mor and is in a remarkable state of preservation.

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addressCarrigafreaghane, Co. Kerry
emailinfokillarneyhouse@chg.gov.ie
openingHoursDaily: 7.45am-8pm
phone+353 85 8017973
ticketsAdmission: Free of charge.
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