(Dungarvan Village)
Gowran Co Kilkenny
Tel: 00353 (0)56 7793 883
eliz@kilbawnhouse.com
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Like Duiske Abbey, Jerpoint was also a Cistercian Abbey, founded in the 12 century. Situated just 9km away from the bed and breakfast, close by Mount Juliet Golf and Spa Hotel, it lay in ruin after Henry VII announced the dissolution of all Catholic monasteries around 1540 and has been maintained by the Office of Public works since 1880.
The monastery was a powerful one, and the Abbot of Duiske would have sat in the parliament of the day. | ||||
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There is a local legend with says that nearby Jerpoint Abbey, there are ruins believed to contain the burial site of St Nicholas himself (yes, that’s Santa Claus to you and I).
If you need somewhere to stay closeby, why now check the availability at our Bed and Breakfast today. | ||||
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Contact Details Address of Jerpoint: Thomastown, County Kilkenny Email address: jerpointabbey@opw.ie Opening Hours March - May 31st: 10.00am to 5.00pm each day June - Sept 15th: 10.00am to 6.00pm each day Sept - Oct 31st: 10.00am to 5.00pm each day Nov - Dec: 10.00am to 4.00pm each day Dec - Mar: tours (pre-booked) only. Average visiting time needed: 1 hour | ||||
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