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Cong Abbey

In the village of Cong, County Mayo, visitors can see the ruins of a 12th-century Augustinian abbey established by Turlough O'Connor, High King of Ireland.

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Abbey St, Cong South, Cong, MayoDirections
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Ages
No specific child age guidance is stated
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In the village of Cong, County Mayo, visitors can see the ruins of a 12th-century Augustinian abbey established by Turlough O'Connor, High King of Ireland. The land had previously housed a 6th-century church associated with St Feichin.

At one time, the abbey had 3,000 inhabitants, who were excellent scholars and skilled craftsmen. It is also the location where Rory O’Connor, Ireland’s last High King, died.

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Categories

  • Activity
  • Experience
  • Walking
  • Attraction
  • Historic Houses and Castle
  • Church Abbey
  • Monastery
  • Churches
  • Abbeys and Monastery
  • Ruins

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Location

Abbey St, Cong South, Cong, Mayo

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