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The Black Abbey — Attraction in The Municipal District of Kilkenny City

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The Black Abbey
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James's St, Gardens, Kilkenny, Ireland
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St. Mary’s Medieval Mile Museum
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22 Parliament St, Gardens, Kilkenny, R95 FH29, Ireland
Italian Connection
38 Parliament St, Gardens, Kilkenny, R95 Y966, Ireland
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29 Parliament St, Gardens, Kilkenny, R95 PV44, Ireland
Royal Spice Kilkenny
2 Water Gate, Gardens, Kilkenny, R95 K72D, Ireland
Ó Riada's
25 Parliament St, Gardens, Kilkenny, R95 CH79, Ireland
foodworks
7 Parliament St, Gardens, Kilkenny, R95 X577, Ireland
Marble City Bar & Tea Rooms
66 High St, Gardens, Kilkenny, R95 TY24, Ireland
Shimla Indian
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Namo
James's St, Gardens, Kilkenny, R95 D922, Ireland
The Yard Café
27 St Kieran's St, Gardens, Kilkenny, R95 WRR4, Ireland
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Cleere's Bar & Theatre
28 Parliament St, Gardens, Kilkenny, R95 YR61, Ireland
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Domino's Pizza - Kilkenny
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Serendipity Boutique
34 St Kieran's St, Gardens, Kilkenny, R95 AEH5, Ireland
An Poc Fada
20 Rose Inn St, Gardens, Kilkenny, R95 T977, Ireland
Kitty's Cabin
1 Rose Inn St, Dukesmeadows, Kilkenny, R95 PF78, Ireland
Lily Rose Boutique
Friary St, Gardens, Kilkenny, R95 AW9K, Ireland
Kenna’s Butchers
1 Friary St, Gardens, Kilkenny, R95 EH48, Ireland
Nearby hotels
Kilkenny Hibernian Hotel
1 Ormonde St, Gardens, Kilkenny, R95 WTK3, Ireland
JB's Guest Accommodation
42 John Street Upper, Gardens, Kilkenny, R95 C2WK, Ireland
Waterfront Townhouse Accommodation
34 Rose Inn St, Gardens, Kilkenny, R95 A6NF, Ireland
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The Black Abbey

Gardens, Kilkenny, R95 TCK6, Ireland
4.6(391)
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attractions: St. Mary's Cathedral, Smithwick's Experience, St Canice's Cathedral, Rothe House & Garden, St. Mary’s Medieval Mile Museum, The Round Tower, Kilkenny Tourist Information Centre, Tholsel Kilkenny, Butter Slip, BoatTrips.ie (Kilkenny), restaurants: La Rivista Restaurant & Market, Italian Connection, Brewery Corner, Royal Spice Kilkenny, Ó Riada's, foodworks, Marble City Bar & Tea Rooms, Shimla Indian, Namo, The Yard Café, local businesses: Cleere's Bar & Theatre, St. Canice's Church, The Pantry Patisserie, Butcher Restaurant, Domino's Pizza - Kilkenny, Serendipity Boutique, An Poc Fada, Kitty's Cabin, Lily Rose Boutique, Kenna’s Butchers
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+353 56 772 1279
Website
dominicans.ie

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Nearby attractions of The Black Abbey

St. Mary's Cathedral

Smithwick's Experience

St Canice's Cathedral

Rothe House & Garden

St. Mary’s Medieval Mile Museum

The Round Tower

Kilkenny Tourist Information Centre

Tholsel Kilkenny

Butter Slip

BoatTrips.ie (Kilkenny)

St. Mary's Cathedral

St. Mary's Cathedral

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(493)

Open 24 hours
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Smithwick's Experience

Smithwick's Experience

4.6

(664)

Open until 6:30 PM
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St Canice's Cathedral

St Canice's Cathedral

4.6

(1.3K)

Open until 12:00 AM
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Rothe House & Garden

Rothe House & Garden

4.6

(279)

Open until 12:00 AM
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La Rivista Restaurant & Market

Italian Connection

Brewery Corner

Royal Spice Kilkenny

Ó Riada's

foodworks

Marble City Bar & Tea Rooms

Shimla Indian

Namo

The Yard Café

La Rivista Restaurant & Market

La Rivista Restaurant & Market

4.6

(320)

Open until 4:30 PM
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Italian Connection

Italian Connection

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(496)

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Closed
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Brewery Corner

Brewery Corner

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(300)

Closed
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Royal Spice Kilkenny

Royal Spice Kilkenny

4.4

(204)

Closed
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Nearby local services of The Black Abbey

Cleere's Bar & Theatre

St. Canice's Church

The Pantry Patisserie

Butcher Restaurant

Domino's Pizza - Kilkenny

Serendipity Boutique

An Poc Fada

Kitty's Cabin

Lily Rose Boutique

Kenna’s Butchers

Cleere's Bar & Theatre

Cleere's Bar & Theatre

4.6

(374)

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St. Canice's Church

St. Canice's Church

4.6

(63)

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The Pantry Patisserie

The Pantry Patisserie

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(192)

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Butcher Restaurant

Butcher Restaurant

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(539)

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Reviews of The Black Abbey

4.6
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5.0
9y

This appears to be very popular tourist attraction as it was full of visitors when I arrived. The big advantage is that there is no entrance fee, but you may leave a donation if you wish. The second advantage is that you get to see some really beautiful windows.

The Black Abbey of Kilkenny is a Catholic priory of the Dominican Order, dedicated to the Holy and Undivided Trinity. Black Abbey was established in 1225 as one of the first houses of the Dominican Order in Ireland.

Immediately behind the altar is a large stained glass window known as the "Rosary Window", which is composed of five "lights" or great vertical panels, and is the largest stained glass window in Ireland. The window in question was crafted in 1892 by Mayers of Munich, and depicts the Mysteries...

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5.0
1y

Our group wandered into the black Abbey just before 6 o’clock on a weekday evening recently. Were immediately impressed by the beautiful Stainglass windows, the dark Stone, and the field that the building gave off on this rainy evening. To our great fortune, A priest with their setting up for the 6 PM mass, and offered to give us an impromptu personal tour. Hearing the story of the Abbey, it’s historical struggles, recovery, and revitalization, was an amazing treat. This is a building that started off as an Abbey, then when English kinds invaded turned into literal barn, but with eventually returned to being a glorious church overseen by its original owners. This is the perfect place to come and sit for some quiet contemplation time, or to enjoy some...

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5.0
5y

This is one of my favourite Abbeys to visit and the fact that it is not a ruin but a living, breathing building continuing to function as was it's purpose is brilliant. The atmosphere is serene and the stained glass old and new are transforming the interior especially the Rosary window. The sculpture of the Holy Trinity from 1262 Is so unusual in its representation showing God the Father, God the son and God the Holy Spirit three in one. Spend some time in this Dominican Abbey and absorb the centuries of history, prayers and faith that are...

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Our group wandered into the black Abbey just before 6 o’clock on a weekday evening recently. Were immediately impressed by the beautiful Stainglass windows, the dark Stone, and the field that the building gave off on this rainy evening. To our great fortune, A priest with their setting up for the 6 PM mass, and offered to give us an impromptu personal tour. Hearing the story of the Abbey, it’s historical struggles, recovery, and revitalization, was an amazing treat. This is a building that started off as an Abbey, then when English kinds invaded turned into literal barn, but with eventually returned to being a glorious church overseen by its original owners. This is the perfect place to come and sit for some quiet contemplation time, or to enjoy some beautiful art.
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This was a great visit and I enjoyed seeing all the beautiful windows
Damião O’DeoraínDamião O’Deoraín
This is one of my favourite Abbeys to visit and the fact that it is not a ruin but a living, breathing building continuing to function as was it's purpose is brilliant. The atmosphere is serene and the stained glass old and new are transforming the interior especially the Rosary window. The sculpture of the Holy Trinity from 1262 Is so unusual in its representation showing God the Father, God the son and God the Holy Spirit three in one. Spend some time in this Dominican Abbey and absorb the centuries of history, prayers and faith that are surrounding you.
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Our group wandered into the black Abbey just before 6 o’clock on a weekday evening recently. Were immediately impressed by the beautiful Stainglass windows, the dark Stone, and the field that the building gave off on this rainy evening. To our great fortune, A priest with their setting up for the 6 PM mass, and offered to give us an impromptu personal tour. Hearing the story of the Abbey, it’s historical struggles, recovery, and revitalization, was an amazing treat. This is a building that started off as an Abbey, then when English kinds invaded turned into literal barn, but with eventually returned to being a glorious church overseen by its original owners. This is the perfect place to come and sit for some quiet contemplation time, or to enjoy some beautiful art.
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This is one of my favourite Abbeys to visit and the fact that it is not a ruin but a living, breathing building continuing to function as was it's purpose is brilliant. The atmosphere is serene and the stained glass old and new are transforming the interior especially the Rosary window. The sculpture of the Holy Trinity from 1262 Is so unusual in its representation showing God the Father, God the son and God the Holy Spirit three in one. Spend some time in this Dominican Abbey and absorb the centuries of history, prayers and faith that are surrounding you.
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