This was Ireland's largest Abby of it's time with a size of over 4 acres. On the Cahir to Cashel section of the Tipperary heritage trail. The trail can be quite wet and had a risk of flooding.

Marco

December 22, 2020

Well-preserved abbey. Can be viewed free of charge.

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Targi

May 31, 2024

Athassel Priory is the largest medieval priory in Ireland, stretching over a 4-acre (1.6 ha) site. The priory dates back to the late 12th century when it was founded by the Augustinians under the patronage of William de Burgh (founder of Ireland's Burke Dynasty). William's grandson Hubert de Burgh, (or Burgo) later the Bishop of Limerick, was prior at Athassel c. 1221. The original buildings were altered and renovated over the next 300 years. The priory was burnt twice, once in 1329 by Brian King of Thomond and again in 1581 by John Fitzgerald of Desmond. A large town had grown up around the priory but was destroyed during the two raids. The priory was finally dissolved in 1537 and the lands given to Thomas Butler, 10th Earl of Ormond, who neglected the abbey, and it subsequently fell into ruin.

en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Athassel_Priory

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Elevation 130 m

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Location: Tipperary, Munster, Ireland

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