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It is a working Benedictine monastery and school, which incorporates a Normanesque castle. It's set in attractive gardens and woodlands. Visitors can participate in the liturgy, visit the monastery church or walk the grounds. Others spend days of reflection in the guesthouse.
Glenstal Abbey is a Catholic Benedictine monastery of the Congregation of the Annunciation located in Murroe, County Limerick, Ireland. It is dedicated to Saint Joseph and Saint Columba. In July 2024, Dom Columba McCann was elected to serve as the seventh abbot of the community.
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Ardeaglais Seán Naofa
This impressive Roman Catholic cathedral is in neo-Gothic style and has the tallest spire in Ireland at 94 m (308 ft). Built in 1861 and designed by Philip Charles Hardwick, it has been in continuous use since. Six bishops are buried here.
Opened in 2001 and staging both flat-racing and National Hunt; the previous course at Greenpark closed in 1999.
Anglican cathedral founded in 1168, with the tower added in the 14th century. Features include the ceremonial Great West Door, the limestone-slab original altar, and the chandeliers. Buried in the nave is the last High King of Munster, Domnall Mór Ua Briain (d 1194). Sunday service is from 11AM, no visiting then.
Iarsmalann Hunt
Formed from the personal collection of John and Gertrude Hunt, ranging over Classical, Irish prehistoric and early Christian, and Olmec. Plus rotating exhibitions.
Built in the 13th century by King John over a Viking fortification. The walls, well bashed about over the years, enclose a large courtyard.
Gailearaí Ealaíon Chathair Luimní
Displays all Irish artists, plus large collections of posters and contemporary drawings.