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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.
RomanRoman
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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.
Damião O’DeoraínDamião O’Deoraín
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This is a Catholic Priory of the Dominican Order that is dated back to 1225. The abbey is maintained so well that you will get to feel how this must have been used as a place of worship by the monks in the olden times even before the Kilkenny town became what it looks like today. The stained glass window, called as the rosary window is simply magnificent. There is a lot to see in this abbey that is significant from the past.
Jezvin GeorgeJezvin George
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This abbey is stunning and has been kept in magnificent shape! The stain glass windows are gorgeous with a few almost from the ground to the ceiling - very large. Beautiful stone work, stunning ceilings and archways. It’s such a privilege being able to see such a beautiful abbey in such great shape and very well kept stain glass.
Corbett FertigCorbett Fertig
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There are many many old cathedrals in the area and this may be one of the older ones but it wasn't anything particularly remarkable. The stained glass was nice but St Canice Cathedral is right down the street and has one of the oldest tallest towers in the country and the only one that lets you climb to the very top.
Chris KileyChris Kiley
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Another gorgeous church down the street from St Marys! I was able to visit the inside and it was beautifully decorated. The stained glass windows were beautifully decorated! Well worth a visit!
Lukasz (Luke)Lukasz (Luke)
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Nearby Attractions Of The Black Abbey
Kilkenny Castle
MacDonagh Junction Shopping Centre
St Canice's Cathedral
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St. Mary's Cathedral
St. Mary’s Medieval Mile Museum
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Butler Gallery
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Kyteler's Inn
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Gardens, Kilkenny, Ireland
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attractions: Kilkenny Castle, MacDonagh Junction Shopping Centre, St Canice's Cathedral, Smithwick's Experience, St. Mary's Cathedral, St. Mary’s Medieval Mile Museum, Rothe House & Garden, BoatTrips.ie (Kilkenny), Butler Gallery, River Nore Linear Park - 6Km Riverside Walk, restaurants: Kyteler's Inn, Paris Texas Bar and Restaurant, Ristorante Rinuccini, Tynan's Bridge House Bar, Sullivan's Taproom, The Dylan Whisky Bar, Ryan's Bar, Campagne, Ó Riada's, Bridie's Bar & General Store
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