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Description
The main claim to fame of this Cistercian abbey, now in ruins and founded in the 12C, is its sculptures, depicting enigmatic heads, effigies and floral motifs, in which botanists have identified several medicinal plants probably grown by the monks. Perhaps as a tongue-in-cheek reference to this know-how, the abbey is called "St Mary of the Fertile Rock", which is rather amusing given its position by the Burren!
Localisation
Things to see and donearby
- The Green Guide8.36 km - R 480, Ballyvaughan
- The Green Guide9.1 km - N 67, Kinvarra
- The Green Guide11 km - R 480, Carran
More tourist attractions in Galway
Where to sleepnearby
- From €76Burren Way Cottages1.96 km - Bellharbour,, Ballyvaughan
- From €90Atlantic Retreat Lodge5.26 km - Knockakilleen Atlantic Retreat Lodge, Kinvara H91A0F5
- From €240Atlantic Retreat Lodge5.31 km - Knockakilleen, Kinvara
More hotels in Galway
Where to eatnearby
- Gregans Castle€€€MICHELIN 202410.5 km - Gregans Castle Hotel, Ballyvaughan H91 CF60
- Kai€€MICHELIN 202415.3 km - 22 Sea Road, Galway H91 DX47
- Éan€€MICHELIN 202415.5 km - Druid Lane, Galway H91 WD26
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