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The friary, also known as Muckross Abbey, was founded by Franciscans in 1448. The well-preserved cloister (and its centuries-old twisted yew tree), square tower (the only Franciscan tower in Ireland) and the remains of the monastic buildings paint a picture of monastic life in the Middle Ages. The friars suffered numerous raids on the part of marauders over the centuries, until the community was finally dispersed in 1652 by Cromwell's forces.
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- From€45(190 reviews)51.4 km
- From€45(424 reviews)3.69 km
- From€16(503 reviews)12.5 km
Things to see and donearby
- The Green Guide271 m - N 71, Killarney
- The Green Guide2.43 km - N 71, Muckross
- The Green Guide2.72 km - Ross Road, Killarney
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Where to sleepnearby
- From €131The Lake Hotel1.36 km - Lake Shore, Muckross Road, Killarney .
- From €123Ethan Cottage1.58 km - Church Road, Killarney
- From €92Ethan House Holiday Suites1.59 km - Muckross Lower Gortagullane, Killarney
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Where to eatnearby
- The Peregrine€€€MICHELIN 20243.55 km - East Avenue, Killarney V93 CF30
- Mulcahys€€MICHELIN 202417.3 km - Main Street, Kenmare V93 W35F
- Park€€€MICHELIN 202417.4 km - Shelbourne Street, Kenmare V93 X3XY
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