Old Mellifont Abbey 3.99

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Old Mellifont Abbey
Drogheda, Co. Louth
Ireland

About Old Mellifont Abbey

Old Mellifont Abbey is a well known place listed as Tourist Attraction in Drogheda , Historical Place in Drogheda , Tours/sightseeing in Drogheda , Monument in Drogheda ,

Contact Details & Working Hours

Address:

Old Mellifont Abbey
Drogheda, Co. Louth
Ireland

Telephone:

041 982 6459

Web site:

heritageireland.ie/en/midlands-eastcoast/oldmellifontabbey/⇒

vCard:

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Details

The first Cistercian monastery in Ireland founded in 1142 by St Malachy of Armagh, its most unusual feature is the octagonal Lavabo c. 1200. The Visitor Centre houses an interesting exhibition on the work of masons in the Middle Ages with fine examples of their craft on display. Access to site by stone stairway.

Location: 10km north-west of Drogheda off the R168 (Drogheda-Collon Road)

Bus Route(s): Contact Bus Eireann, Travel Centre +353 1 836 6111

Guided Tours: Available on request
Max No: 35 - 40
Duration: 40 minutes

Leaflet/Guide book: English, Irish, French, German, Italian, Spanish.

Seasonal Events: Please check in advance using contact details listed above.

Photography / Video allowed: Yes, but permit required for commercial purposes

Additional Information: The Visitor Centre is fully accessible for visitors with disabilities.