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The Grey Abbey

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Grey Abbey Rd, Kildare, IrelandMap
Phone+353 45 522 390
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  • DeclanJackson
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    Photos in review above are a DIFFERENT place

    LisaSecula's review above contains some beautiful photographs but they are of the Cistercian Grey Abbey in Greyabbey, Co. Down and not the Franciscan Grey Abbey in Co. Kildare.

    Reviewed on Oct 7, 2020
  • LisaSecula
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    Loved It!

    I loved visiting these ruins. The site was very beautiful. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and gave us lots of info on the history of the structures and grounds.

    Reviewed on Jul 12, 2019
  • Dan L
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    Historic Abbey Ruins.

    The ruins of the old Franciscan Abbey are located behind Kildare Village and date to 1260 when built by Lord William De Vesci ad later completed by Lord Offaly. The Abbey was named after the grey habi...

    Reviewed on Jun 8, 2019
  • James K
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    Important historic site

    If visiting the Village Outlet in Kildare Town make sure to walk through the historic Grey Abby. Going back to the fourteenth century if contains the resting place of many important historical figures...

    Reviewed on Dec 13, 2018
  • NB7SCRanch
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    Like History? Then take a look

    WOW! The history of this place is great! Do a little research on the places you want to see so that once you arrive you can take in all the history these places have to offer.

    Reviewed on Oct 2, 2018

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