Clare Island Abbey
Clare Island Abbey, officially St. Brigid's Abbey, is a former Cistercian monastery and National Monument located in Clare Island, County Mayo, Ireland.- Church
- …is also known as “Clare Island Abbey Church”
- …dates from 1224
- …has a gabled roof
- Description: former Cistercian abbey in Ireland
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Knockmore and Granuaile’s Castle.
Knockmore
Peak
Knockmore is a mountain on Clare Island off the coast of County Mayo, Ireland. Knockmore is situated 2½ km northwest of Clare Island Abbey.
Granuaile’s Castle
Ruins
Granuaile's Castle is a tower house and National Monument located in Clare Island, Ireland. Granuaile’s Castle is situated 2½ km east of Clare Island Abbey.
Clare Island Lighthouse
Tower
Clare Island Lighthouse is a tower, which is situated 4 km north of Clare Island Abbey.
Clare Island Abbey
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Latitude
53.79326° or 53° 47′ 36″ north
Longitude
-9.98899° or 9° 59′ 20″ west
Open location code
9C5GQ2V6+8C
OpenStreetMap ID
OpenStreetMap feature
building=church
OpenStreetMap feature
historic=church
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In Other Languages
From Dutch to German—“Clare Island Abbey” goes by many names.
- Dutch: “Clare Island Abbey”
- French: “Abbaye de Clare Island”
- German: “Clare Island Abbey”
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Church of the Sacred Heart and Clare Island Post Office.
Nearby Places
Explore places such as St. Patrick’s National School, Clare Island and O’Malley’s Foodstore.
County Mayo: Highlights
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