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.

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Type: Estate
Description: medieval Franciscan friary and National Monument located in County Kerry, Ireland
Also known as: “Ardfert Abbey Friary”

Places of Interest

Highlights include Ardfert Cathedral and Templenahoe.

Ardfert Cathedral

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The Ardfert Cathedral is a ruined cathedral in Ardfert, County Kerry, Ireland. Dedicated to Saint Brendan, it was the seat of the Diocese of Ardfert from 1117 to 1663. It is now a heritage tourism site.

Templenahoe

Ruins

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Templenahoe is a ruins.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Ardfert and Kilmoyley.

Ardfert

Village

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Ardfert is a village and civil parish in County Kerry, Ireland. Historically a religious centre, the economy of the locality is driven by agriculture and its position as a dormitory town, being only 8 km from Tralee.

Kilmoyley

Hamlet

Kilmoyley, officially Kilmoyly, is a village in County Kerry, Ireland. It is 6 km southeast of Ballyheigue, and 10 km north of Tralee. Kilmoyly is in a civil parish of the same name. Kilmoyley is situated 5 km north of Ardfert Abbey.

Spa

Locality

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Spa is a village in County Kerry, Ireland. It is located on the R558 regional road between Tralee and Fenit, overlooking Tralee Bay. Spa lies in the historical barony of Trughanacmy. 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
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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

GeoNames ID

2966921

Wikidata ID

Q2696264

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Satellite Map

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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

Explore places such as Commons West and Ardconnell.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Rahoneen Castle and Carrahane Strand.

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