Jerpoint Abbey

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Jerpoint Abbey Description

1.5mi/2.5km southwest of Thomastown stands Jerpoint Abbey (National Monument), one of Ireland's most beautiful monastic ruins. The abbey, founded in 1158, was occupied by the Cistercians from 1180 until its forced dissolution in 1540.

The layout shows Cistercian influence. The church, with aisles, transepts and a projecting rectangular east end, is flanked on the south by the cloister (restored), round which are the conventual buildings. Of these only the sacristy, chapter house and day rooms on the east side have been preserved. Over the crossing, as the rule of the Order required, rises the handsome 15th C. tower (fine views from the top). The nave is divided into two parts, the monks' choir and the lay brothers' choir. The

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Hobbies & Activities category: Christian sites; Architecture - Medieval; Significant work of art; Scenic site or route; Tombs, burial site

Address

Jerpoint Abbey
Thomastown
Ireland

Hours

March 1 to May 31

Open	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00
Closed	17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00

June 1 to September 13

Open	9:30	9:30	9:30	9:30	9:30	9:30	9:30
Closed	18:30	18:30	18:30	18:30	18:30	18:30	18:30

September 14 to October 31

Open	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00
Closed	17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00

November 1 to November 30

Open	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00
Closed	16:00	16:00	16:00	16:00	16:00	16:00	16:00

Always closed on:
Good Friday - Christian Christmas - Christian (December 25)