Muckross Friary
Contact Details
Address: Muckross Estate, Killarney.
Telephone No: +353 64 31440.
Fax No: +353 64 39192
Website: www.muckross-house.ie
Opening Hours
Mid June - Early September: Daily 10:00 - 17:00
Last Admission 45 mins. before closing
Average Length of Visit: 30 minutes
Admission Fees
Free
Facilities
Public car park close to site
Restaurant/Tearooms: None
This Franciscan Friary was founded in the 15th century and is in a remarkable state of preservation. The tower was added after the church was built and is the only Franciscan tower in Ireland which is as wide as the church. The cloister and its associated buildings are complete and an old yew tree stands in the centre. The monks were finally driven out by the Cromwellians in 1652.
See Also Muckross House and Gardens, Muckross Traditional Farms, Killarney National Park, and Ross Castle
Location: 4km from Killarney along N71 (Kenmare Road). 5-10 mins. walk from car park near Muckross Park Hotel
Guided Tours: Available on request
Leaflet/Guide book: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish and Dutch
Audio Visual Presentation: "Mountain, Wood, Water"
Seating: 70
Duration 20 minutes
Language: English, Irish, French, German
