Jerpoint Abbey is a ruined Cistercian abbey, founded in the second half of the 12th century, near Thomastown, County Kilkenny, Ireland. It is located 2.5 km south west from Thomastown on the R448 regional road. There is a Visitor Centre with an exhibition. It has been declared a national monument and has been in the care of the Office of Public Works since 1880.
It was constructed by in 1180, by Donchadh Ó Donnchadha Mac Giolla Phátraic, the King of Osraige. It was dedicated to the Blessed Virgin. Jerpoint is notable for its stone carvings, including one at the tomb of Felix O'Dulany, Bishop of the Diocese of Ossory. The abbey flourished until the Dissolution of the Monasteries by the English king Henry VIII.
Open daily:
early Mar - Sep: 9 am - 5:30 pm
Oct: 9 am - 5 pm
Nov - start Dec: 9:30 am - 4 pm
Dec - Mar: pre-booked tours only
Closed on Dec 19 - Jan 5.
Adults: €4
Seniors: €3
Children, Students: €2
Family: €10
Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jerpoint_Abbey
Official website http://www.heritageireland.ie/en/south-east/jerpointabbey/
Email jerpointabbey@opw.ie
Phone +353 56 772 4623
Address Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny, Ireland
Coordinates 52°30'39.348" N -7°9'28.728" E
