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Jerpoint Abbey
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Jerpoint Abbey

One of the best-preserved abbey ruins in Ireland and the most interesting of the early Cistercian houses, near Thomastown, County Kilkenny, Republic of Ireland. It has the tallest tower of any Cistercian church in Ireland. It is believed to have been founded in 1180, although it could have been founded by the king of Ossory about 20 years earlier. The finely decorated cloister arcade is of particular interest, although of a later date than the church.
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They believe the body of St Nicholas of Myra - who was the inspiration for Father Christmas - was brought here by the early crusaders and interred at Jerpoint Abbey, Co Kilkenny, in 1200.
IS ST NICK BURIED IN IRELAND? Body is brought here by early crusader by The Mirror (London, England)
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In the evening, we went on a relaxing drive into the beautiful Nore valley, and past old cottages and church ruins to the delightful Thomastown, with Jerpoint Abbey, an amazing Cistercian abbey, just a mile out of it.
Travel: Kilkenny is the jewel in the Emerald Isle's crown by Birmingham Mail (England)
 
 
 
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