The picturesque Jerpoint Abbey is about 2 km from Thomastown, County Kilkenny. It was founded in 1158 by the King of Ossory on the banks of river Arrigle.
Today, amidst the many preserved elements, it provides an exceptional view into the life of the Cistercian monks from the Medieval times who earlier inhabited there.
Let’s have a look at the detailed travel guide for Jerpoint Abbey:
How To Get To Jerpoint Abbey?
You can rent a car and drive all the way from Thomastown, or there are public bus services available that stop at this tourist spot.
I would suggest that you take a car so that you can visit the nearby places as well.
Timings And Ticket Prices At The Jerpoint Abbey?
Timings To Visit Jerpoint Abbey:
9 am to 5 pm
Ticket Price:
Adult: € 4.00
Sen/Group: € 3.00
Child/Student: € 2.00
Family: € 10.00
Is Jerpoint Abbey Worth Visiting?
Jerpoint Abbey is considered one of Ireland’s most intriguing Cistercian remains. Many of the monks’ domestic arrangements are still evident, and it provides an exclusive insight into their existence.
The abbey features fabulous carvings and sculptures, in addition to the rooftop view of the Dublin-Waterford railway.
Jerpoint Abbey
You can take a guided tour and get deeper insights into the place. Make sure that you visit Jerpoint Park as well; it’s a peaceful and calm place for all the nature lovers out there.
If you have kids along then, they can have a fun time at the Park’s treasure hunt and get to know about the history of the place in a fun way.
Please carry some snacks and a water bottle with you as there’s no facility inside for the same, as the complete tour will take around 2 hours.
I had a terrific time there, exploring and discovering the Irish history of the abbey.
Conclusion
I hope that this guide will help you make your trip effortless and get all the information you were looking for.
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