Carlingford Priory — Attraction in The Municipal District of Dundalk

Nice ruin of an old Abbey in the heart of Carlingford town. This abbey was founded by the Dominican Order c. 1305 under the patronage of Richard Óg de Burgh, 2nd Earl of Ulster, and dedicated to Saint Malachy (1095–1148). Two towers were added to the northwest and southwest corners of the west gable in 1423, giving the church its fortified appearance. Rebuilding took place in the early 16th century. It remained in use until the Dissolution of the Monasteries. The buildings were then used for a hall, a barracks and a handball alley.

In 1671, under King Charles II, the abbey was to reopen, but ownership was disputed with the Franciscan. Oliver Plunkett, then Catholic Archbishop of Armagh, returned the Abbey to the Dominicans. The Abbey relocated to...

A well maintained ruins of a medieval Priory. Entry is free and a short walk around the ruins is worth doing if you visit Carlingford. Acess is suitable for all mobility levels. Sadly there was some litter scattered around the site. It is also reminiscent of the larger Greyabbey, County Down, Northern Ireland. If visiting Carlingford, it is worthwhile visiting the other medieval ruins too, eg, Carlingford Castle, The Mint...

Visited carlingford last weekend with my grandson it was absolutely brillant loved walking all around and seeing the history of place visited leprechaun garden it was amazing really worth a visit lovely coffee shop also can't rem name it was a house with rooms...