Things to See and Do

  • Hear the history of the Abbey from a guide, exhibition or video.
  • Explore the Abbey Grounds with its landscaped Christian themes and Celtic influence in our spirituality.
  • Spend some time in the quietness of the Chapel of Adoration.
  • See the site of the Passion Play
  • Visit Elizabeth’s house
  • See the Tomb of Tiobóid na Long son of Grace O’Malley inside in the Abbey
  • View Sean na Sagart Tree (Priest Hunter)
  • Visit the original Well of St Patrick.
  • Experience Stations of the Cross on the Grounds (Tochar Chríost) and specially commissioned Stations of the Cross by Imogen Stuart in the Abbey.
  • Visit the underground Crib
  • Visit the Wooden Church-replica of Patrician churches (5th Century)
  • Visit the Dancora that is the original building at the start and finish of the Tochar Phadraig
  • Admire the statue of Mother and Child by Br Joseph McNally.