Murrisk Abbey

An ancient abbey

As part of our tour group, my wife and I visited the remains of the Murrisk Abbey. While the Abbey is now in ruins, I was impressed with its size, and wondered how it was built with the primitive tec...

Serenity by the water

Peaceful and hauntingly beautiful. I had the abbey to myself the rainy day I went. It’s tucked away so if you need some quiet time to yourself, this is the place.

History and natural beauty

A visit to the ruins of Murrisk Abbey is a lovely experience on its own, given its setting on the shore of Clew Bay. Those who enjoy historic sites and photography will especially appreciate it. The...

Interesting monument …

This ruined building portrays an elegant pass. It sits looking out over the bay and in the shadow of Irelands must scared holy mountain. We walked the loop from the Abbey, to the pier and to the Famin...

une ruine d'abbaye ... une de plus

Une ruine d'abbaye avec un cimetière au milieu, comme il y en a beaucoup en Irlande.. Même si elle est en bord de mer, pas de charme particulier.. pas d'occasion de photo mémorable ou romantique...