Ballintubber Abbey is on Churchtv.ie   You can view Mass live at churchtv.ie/ballintubber. Check post on our home page or our Newsletter for times. Camera can also be switched on for weddings.  We thank Croan McCormack USA and Castlebar for donating this service in memory of his late father, Sargent Michael McCormack, Ballyglass & Garryduff.  Michael...

Communion, Confirmation & Second Level Retreats Our Vision comes from an understanding of the presence of God in all things; bringing students to an awareness of their giftedness, uniqueness and enormous capacity for good. The programme give young people an opportunity to gain a better sense of self, to build relationships with others, to grow...

Guided Tours Available Daily. Come and explore an ancient timeline in the “Abbey that refused to die.” Experience the template of reverence that the Abbey holds. Learn about the most notorious priest hunter in Ireland, a Mayo native. How and why the Abbey came into existence in 1216. Learn about St Patrick and his impact...

Ballintubber Abbey Gift Shop has a lovely array of Religious Memorabilia along with some unique Ballintubber Abbey Souvenirs.  We also stock a lovely array of locally handmade gifts and crafts from Mayo Based and also Ballintubber Based Suppliers.  Our ethos is to grow the gift-shop in the near future all while supporting as many small...

Take a very special tour of Ballintubber Abbey from the sky courtesy of Alan Clarke –  to mark 800 years of prayer and worship at this very historical location.   

Reverent Reflection at the Wooden Church: A Replica of Patrician Churches from the 5th Century  In the early days of the Irish Church, these “Dairteachs” – wooden churches – stood as sacred havens for contemplation, places where the faithful gathered to ponder the teachings of God and the beauty of the natural world. Baptisms and...

Elizabeth’s house is modelled on our rural cottages of the past and the people who lived there. These people were poor in material things but were rich in faith and hospitality. Stories and folktales give Mary’s visit to Elizabeth a local setting and understanding.

Its history is best summed up in the appellation “The Abbey that refused to die”. Welcome to Ballintubber Abbey, where history, faith, and community intertwine to create a truly unique experience. The origins of this remarkable place can be traced back to 441 AD when St. Patrick baptized the local people at the Druidic Well...

The ‘themed’ landscaped grounds of the Abbey reflect the various events in the life of Christ as depicted through the Joyful, Luminous, Sorrowful and Glorious mysteries of the rosary. The themes can be explored in their totality or individually, e.g. Elizabeth’s house, The Tomb, The Nativity, The Church of the Annunciation, Sean a’ Sagart Tree,...