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Jerpoint Abbey

Where Irish medieval sculpture reached new heights

15 March - 11 November 2024

See all opening times

Jerpoint Abbey

Where Irish medieval sculpture reached new heights

15 March - 11 November 2024

See all opening times

Site open from 15 March 2024

Admission

Adult: €5.00
Group/Senior: €4.00
Child/Student: €3.00
Family: €13.00

Getting here

Thomastown
Co. Kilkenny
R95 P523

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Jerpoint Abbey

Founded in the 12th century, Jerpoint Abbey is one of the best examples of a medieval Cistercian Abbey in Ireland. The architectural styles within the church, constructed in the late twelfth century, reflect the transition from Romanesque to Gothic architecture. The tower and cloister date to the fifteenth century.

Jerpoint is renowned for its detailed stone sculptures found throughout the monastery. Dating from the thirteenth to the sixteenth centuries these include mensa tombs from the O’Tunney school, an exquisite incised depiction of two 13th century knights, the decorated cloister arcades along with other effigies and memorials.

Children can explore the abbey with a treasure hunt available in the nearby visitor centre. Search the abbey to discover saints, patrons, knights, exotic animals and mythological creatures.

A small but informative visitor centre houses an excellent exhibition.

Opening Times

15 March – 11 November 2024

Please note that barbecues are strictly forbidden at this  site 

 

 

 

 

 

Seasonal Opening Times

17 March - 31 March

09:00- 17:00

Last admission 45 mins before closing

1 April- 30 September

09:00- 17:30

Last admission 45 mins before closing

October

09.00 – 16:30

Last admission 45 mins before closing

01 November -11November

09:00 – 16:00

Last admission 45 mins before closing

Contact

Thomastown
Co. Kilkenny
R95 P523

056 772 4623

Getting Here

2.5km south west from Thomastown on the R448, Exit 10 on M9, follow signs for Thomastown.

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Facilities

  • Art
  • Bicycle Parking
  • Brochure
  • Car park
  • Card Accepted
  • Exhibition
  • Guided tours
  • Interpretive exhibit
  • Picnic Area
  • Toilets
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Wheelchair Accessible Toilet

Restrictions

  • Assistance dogs only
  • No climbing

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