The Holy Trinity Abbey
This abbey was once the country’s only Trinitarian abbey, founded in 1230. Outside of its religious purposes, the monks worked to liberate Christian captives during the Crusades. The abbey was commonly referred to as the White Monastery due to the white habit worn by the monks. After its suppression during the Reformation, the abbey fell […]
The Franciscan Friary
Situated on the Adare Manor Golf Course, the friary was founded in 1464 and while now in ruins, is in fact one of the most structurally complete Franciscan foundations in Ireland. Adare was the first house founded specifically as a reformed or Observant Franciscan house in Ireland, with most other foundations adopting new Franciscan reform […]
Desmond Castle
The castle was erected with an ancient ring-fort around the early part of the 13th century. It became a strategic fortress during the following turbulent years. It was the property of the Earls of Kildare for nearly 300 years until the rebellion in 1536, when it was forfeited and granted to the Earls of Desmond […]
An architectural wealth of scenic beauty
An architectural wealth of scenic beauty The streets are lined with the original thatched cottages which were built in the 1820’s by Lord Dunraven. Some of these cottages have changed use and are now restaurants, fashion boutiques and arts and crafts shops. Located in the heart of County Limerick just 15 minutes south of Limerick […]
History & Historic Sites
History & historic sites Adare, a designated Heritage Town, is one of the prettiest and friendliest villages in Ireland. It was founded in the 13th Century on the river Maigue.For the full list of historic sites click here. History & historic sites The Geraldines of Kildare developed Adare in mediaeval times and the present village […]
