The Black Abbey
An outdoor historic-house-gardens in Kilkenny City
The Black Abbey was established as a Dominican friary in 1225. It was considered a tranquil spot, as it fell outside the walls of Kilkenny City. After many turbulent years, the abbey was restored and opened as a public place of worship in the 1800s.
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Free / cheap
What parents should know
The Black Abbey was established as a Dominican friary in 1225.
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Summary and location information adapted from FĂĄilte Irelandâs Tourism Activities and Attractions dataset, accessed 7 September 2026. Source: https://data.gov.ie/dataset/tourism-activities-and-attractions. Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/. Check the venueâs own website for current visitor arrangements.
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