Muckross Abbey

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abbey in Killarney

#4 in Killarney / #54 in Ireland

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Muckross Abbey, located in Killarney National Park in County Kerry, Ireland, is a historic Franciscan friary founded in 1448 by Donal McCarthy Mor. The abbey is well-preserved and notable for its cloister and large yew tree at the center of its courtyard, which is believed to be as old as the abbey itself. The structure includes a church, a tower, and a range of domestic buildings, all of which reflect the architectural style of the time. Despite suffering damage during various conflicts, including the Cromwellian conquest of Ireland, Muckross Abbey remains a significant site of historical and cultural interest.

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