Clare Abbey

monastery in Ennis

#3 in Ennis / #107 in Ireland

by Frank Chandler

/ CC BY-SA 4.0

Clare Abbey, located in Ennis, County Clare, Ireland, is a historic Augustinian monastery founded in 1195 by Donal Mór O'Brien, King of Thomond. This picturesque site, nestled along the banks of the River Fergus, features the remains of a church, cloister, and various monastic buildings. The abbey's architecture showcases a blend of Romanesque and Gothic styles, with notable elements including a tall, slender tower and intricately carved stonework.

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