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.| Tap on a place to explore it |
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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.
Ardfert Cathedral
Photo: JohnArmagh, Public domain.
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. It is now a heritage tourism site.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Ardfert and Kilmoyley.
Ardfert
Village
Photo: Nigel Cox, CC BY-SA 2.0.
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
Photo: Raymond Norris, CC BY-SA 2.0.
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 and agriculture
- Location: County Kerry, Munster, Southwest Ireland, Ireland, Britain and Ireland, Europe
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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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