Other Local Attractions
Renovations at Ballintubber Abbey
Take a glimpse at some of the great work being carried out on the abbey during this very special year. The painting
February 17, 2016
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Take a glimpse at some of the great work being carried out on the abbey during this very special year. The painting
Take a very special tour of Ballintubber Abbey from the sky courtesy of Alan Clarke – to mark 800 years of prayer
Fr. Colman O’Clabaigh (Glenstal Abbey) shares his thoughts on Why anyone would build an Abbey in Ballintubber 800 years ago.
The Wooden Church – replica of Patrician churches (5th Century) Reverent Reflection at the Wooden Church: A Replica of Patrician Churches from
Elizabeth’s house is modelled on our rural cottages of the past and the people who lived there. These people were poor in
Its history is best summed up in the appellation “The Abbey that refused to die”. Welcome to Ballintubber Abbey, where history, faith,
The ‘themed’ landscaped grounds of the Abbey reflect the various events in the life of Christ as depicted through the Joyful, Luminous,
Preservation and Resilience of Ballintubber Abbey Throughout the annals of Irish history, the abbey of Tobar Patraic has endured various trials, including
Founded in 1216 by Cathal Crovderg O’Connor, Ballintubber Abbey is an important sacred Irish historical site which celebrated its 800 year anniversary in 2016.