Black Abbey
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.
Located just outside the original walls of Kilkenny City and only a few minutes walk from our Bed & Breakfast, The Black Abbey was a peaceful place and home to a group of Dominican friars when it was founded in the 1220s. The County Kilkenny property is believed to have taken its name from the black cappa that the friars wore over their white habits during the middle ages.
Today, visitors can view the buildings, which date from the 13th to the 16th Century. Among the highlights are sepulchral slabs, stone carvings and sculptures, including a unique figure of the Blessed Trinity. It is the only known surviving statue of St Dominic in Ireland. Also of note is the great rosary window, depicting the fifteen mysteries of the Holy Rosary.
Contact
Address
Knockreagh Farm Cottages,
Callan,
Co. Kilkenny,
Ireland,
R95 PC79
Phone
(087) 650 9050
