Guided Tour of Ennis Friary Heritage Site
Take a free guided tour of Ennis Friary, the oldest building in Ennis. You can learn about its history as a Franciscan friary, courthouse, and church, and see 15th-century carvings.
Guided Tour of Ennis Friary Heritage Site | Heritage Ireland Skip to content Heritage Ireland Buy a Heritage Card Home What’s on Guided Tour of Ennis Friary Heritage Site Guided Tour of Ennis Friary Heritage Site Price Free of charge Dates 15/08/2026 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Location Ennis Friary Share: Share on Facebook Share on Twitter On this page Description Contact Gallery Opening Times Contact Facilities --> --> Guided Tour of Ennis Friary Heritage Site --> A guided tour of the oldest building in the town of Ennis and burial place of the ancient kings of Clare. Initially a Franciscan friary, then a courthouse, lastly a Church of Ireland parish church and today an OPW Heritage site. Come and walk its ancient grounds, learn of the local history associated with the site, traces family burials and view the15th century carvings within. Free admission. *Self guide option is available all day from 10.00am to 5.00pm* Contact Abbey Street Ennis Co. Clare V95 AN28 065 6829100 ennisfriary@opw.ie By Car – Public car park close to site. By Bus – Take the X8 to Cashel and walk 500m from the centre of Cashel town off the Dublin Road. By Train – The nearest train station is Thurl
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