Ardfert Abbey
Ardfert Abbey, also known as Ardfert Friary, is a ruined medieval Franciscan friary and National Monument in Ardfert, County Kerry, Ireland. It is thought to be built on the site of an early Christian monastic site founded by Brendan the Navigator.- Type: Estate
- Description: medieval Franciscan friary and National Monument located in County Kerry, Ireland
- Also known as: “Ardfert Abbey Friary”
Places of Interest
Highlights: Ardfert Cathedral and Templenahoe.
Ardfert Cathedral
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Ardfert and Kilmoyley.
Kilmoyley
Hamlet
Kilmoyley, officially Kilmoyly, is a village in County Kerry, Ireland. Kilmoyley is situated 5 km north of Ardfert Abbey.
Spa
Locality
Spa is a village in County Kerry, Ireland. Spa is situated 5 km south of Ardfert Abbey.
Ardfert Abbey
- Categories: friary, monastery ruins, and agriculture
- Location: County Kerry, Munster, Southwest Ireland, Ireland, Britain and Ireland, Europe
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
52.33018° or 52° 19′ 49″ north
Longitude
-9.77383° or 9° 46′ 26″ west
Elevation
12 metres (39 feet)
Open location code
9C4G86JG+3F
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In Other Languages
From Dutch to Japanese—“Ardfert Abbey” goes by many names.
- Dutch: “Franziskanerkloster Ardfert”
- German: “Franziskanerkloster Ardfert”
- Japanese: “アルドフェルト・アビー”
Localities in the Area
Places to explore: Commons West and Ardconnell.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights: Rahoneen Castle and Carrahane Strand.
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Worth a closer look: Skellig Michael and Killarney.
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