Life after death experience nde with steve gardipee, vietnam war story one of the best ndes duration. It reminded me of the similar jumieges abbey in france, along. Jerpoint abbey may have been in existence since the 1160s but was only. The history and antiquities of the diocese of ossory, volume 4 the history and antiquities of the diocese of ossory, william carrigan. The tower and the cloister date to 14th and 15th centuries where as the remainder of the church and the chapter.
J erpoint park is privileged to host a monument of notable importance. We enjoyed joes wit and humour throughout, he is an incredible historian and it was a pleasure to spend time immersed in his world. The abbey at jerpoint is unusual among cistercian abbeys for its collection of tombs. Sheila told us that there was so much work the abbey required two sets of monks the lay brothers who did 90% of the work and 10% of prayer and the monks who did 90% of. It has been declared a national monument and has been in the care of the office of public. It was constructed in 1180, probably on the site of an earlier benedictine monastery built in 1160 by domnall mac gilla patraic, king of osraige. If you are feeling adventurous, take advantage of the parks tracker packs, which include binoculars, a compass, and a magnifying glass. While more probably a local priest from jerpoint abbey, it lies in the medieval lost town of newtown jerpoint, just west of the cistercian jerpoint abbey. Get a breath of fresh air at jerpoint park, a historical spot filled with wildlife and impressive old trees.
The lost town of newtown jerpoint kilkenny, ireland. However in 1180 it was taken over by cistercians monks from baltinglass abbey in county wicklow. Jerpoint abbey is 12 miles south from kilkenny off the n9 primary road, 2. In addition to watching sheep dog demonstration and exploring the property by foot on a personal tour guided by farmer joe, youll also wrap up your immersive experience with freshly baked scones, clotted cream, and. Joe shows visitors around his land and provides a detailed historical background to the area. The history and antiquities of the diocese of ossory, volume 4 the history and antiquities of the diocese of. The history and antiquities of the diocese of ossory. Jerpoint abbey in county kilkenny ireland was founded in c. Ruins of jerpoint abbey view from northwest frontispiece. Jerpoint abbey is a cistercian abbey, founded in the second half of the 12th century, near thomastown, county kilkenny, ireland. Jerpoint abbey was founded about 1160, probably by the king of ossory, and in 1180 it was colonized by cistercian monks who followed the austere life of prayer and hard work.
Visited jerpoint park as part of a tour and it was the highlight ive been to jerpoint abbey previously but never knew this archeological site existed. The history and antiquities of the diocese of ossory, volume 4. Jerpoint park thomastown 2020 all you need to know. Jerpoint glass studio is an irish handmade glass company and a true family business. Our travels took us to county meath where we explored the monastic city of kells where the famed book was written and illustrated, kells augustinian priory a different kells but in county kilkenny and which finola has written about in her post and jerpoint abbey a cistercian. Monastic ireland intends to illuminate the history of these foundations and their residents, allowing both the casual visitor and the scholar to explore and research ireland s monastic heritage online. The churchs romanesque details date from this period. The ruined church is now found on privately held farm land. The supposed tomb of saint nicholas is a fine slab effigy in low relief of an early 14thcentury ecclesiastic popularly associated with saint nicholas of myra in county kilkenny, ireland. We had a guided tour, and a half hour is about enough, at least for me. Jerpoint abbey may have been in existence since the 1160s but was only formally affiliated to the cistercian order in 1180.
It was built originally in 1160 for the benedictine monks by the king of ossory, donal macgillapatrick. Plan to see jerpoint abbey and other attractions that appeal to you using our kilkenny trip itinerary builder app. This one, in one of the two chapels in the north arm of the transept, is decorated with figures of saints and apostles called weepers, attributed to the otunney carvers of the early sixteenth century. The abbey was different than i expected but interesting. It was founded by either earl marshall or griffin fitzwilliam in 12th century, just west of the cistercian abbey, where the main crossing of the river nore was formed by a tole paying bridge. Dec 08, 2019 this was a feast for the eyes a few thousand years younger than rock art and far less enigmatic. In medieval times there was a town of jerpoint but this had fallen into ruin by the seventeenth century. Jerpoint abbey stands proudly in the county of kilkenny and the province of leinster. October 7, 2019 thomastown, ireland were looking for guides for the 2020 season but you only have until thursday 10th october to get your completed applications in. Nicholass church and graveyard are in the town, where the earthly remains of st. His earlier book, my life with the saints, had given me insights into his own spiritual quest.
Visit jerpoint park on your trip to thomastown or ireland. Jerpoint park places to visit in kilkenny, ireland. This bridge gave jerpoint its name, ori pons meaning the nore bridge. Jerpoint park visiting the lost town of newtown jerpoint. If you go, you will find the ruins of a cistercian abbey that was founded in the late 12th century. Jerpoint abbey is a ruined cistercian abbey, founded in the second half of the 12th century, near thomastown, county kilkenny, ireland. Welcome to the official facebook page for jerpoint abbey an opw managed site. Welcome to jerpoint park, where we strive to immerse you in a unique experience of heritage and culture in a very special destination thomastown in kilkenny, south east of ireland. As an archaeological gem of history, the lost town at jerpoint park is one of the crown jewels of ireland, but theres more the tomb of st. Founded in the 12th century, newtown jerpoint was a thriving village.
The remaining ruins date from different time periods, but all of them are impressive in their ability to last. Daily guided heritage tours of the footprints of the 12th century medieval town during the season plus the tomb effigy of st. There is so much medieval history in this unassuming site. Jerpoint abbey, county kilkenny from the illustrated dublin journal, volume 1, number 24, february 15, 1862. October 7, 2019 thomastown, ireland were looking for guides for the 2020 season but you only have until thursday 10th october. Before entering the ruins, read some of the provided literature on the abbey or book a guided tour. Mar 28, 2012 kilkenny, ireland prweb march 28, 2012 author dr.
Monastic ireland intends to illuminate the history of these foundations and their. It was founded by either earl marshall or griffin fitzwilliam in 12th century, just west of the cistercian abbey. Located on 1,880 acres, the abbey had its own gardens, watermills, cemetery, granary, and kitchens. Monastic ireland seeks to open ireland s extensive medieval heritage to a wide range of audiences, presenting it as a case study of european monastic studies. Jerpoint abbey is regarded as one of the most interesting cistercian ruins in ireland. Following the tour, his wife maeve serves up tea and fresh scones with clotted cream and jam in their beautiful family home.
Jerpoint park, located two miles from thomastown, is immersive travel at its best. Jerpoint 3, 5, 8, 11, 12, ,37 jerpoint house 6 johnswell 22 jurpt jerpoint 34 kilfera 3 kilkenny 6 kilkenny city 9 kilminogue 49 monarue 38 newtown jerpoint. This site contains so many wonderful stone carvings and architectural details we were happy to spend several hours exploring it in depth. By 1880, after much neglect, jerpoint abbey was passed to the office of public works. Jerpoint is an ancient roofless abbey they intentionally removed the roof to prevent congregations from, well, congregating, in the future.
Find 19 photos of the 15015 jerpoint abby dr home on zillow. Mount juliet is 4 km away, while thomastown, and their environs present a veritable odyssey for lovers of crafts and fine ware. Visit jerpoint abbey on your trip to thomastown or ireland. Jerpoint park lost towns and found saints allirish.
Established in 1180, jerpoint abbey was built for the cistercian sect of catholic monks, by the king of osraige on the site of an earlier benedictine monastery. Of note is the final resting place of felix odulany, the abbeys. The church with its romanesque details dates from this period. Breda lynchs background as a guide and information officer at jerpoint abbey, combined with her skill as a researcher, makes this newly published book a welldocumented and informative read. Box 224 station a toronto, on, canada m5w 1b2 joined january 22, 2004. Nicholass church which dates from the th15th century, a secular stonebuilt tower of medieval date and the stunning medieval tomb of saint nicholas. To see it for yourself, set off from dublin airport and drive for about 90 minutes due south. It has been declared a national monument and has been in the care of the office of public works since 1880. The abbey has a visitors center with guided tours and audio guides available, open daily, from 10am to 5pm march to may and september to october, 9. Jerpoint abbey is located 2kilometres south of thomastown in county kilkenny. Jerpoint abbey is a short drive from kilkenny ireland. The lost town of newtown jerpoint kilkenny, ireland atlas. A destination for pilgrims visiting jerpoint abbey, the town boasted a woolen mill, a court house, a tannery, a brewery and, according to legend, had 14 taverns and 27 dwelling.
Enjoy a guided tour of the footprints of a deserted 12th century medieval town dating back to 1200ad called newtown jerpoint. This religious edifice was originally founded by donough o donoughoe, king or prince of ossory in the year 1180, for cistercian monks. Explore and discover jerpoint abbey your daily adventure. This was a feast for the eyes a few thousand years younger than rock art and far less enigmatic. Jul 15, 2016 if youre interested in irish history and heritage dating back even to the stone ages, add jerpoint park to your itinerary. Afterwards, head to the nearby newtown jerpoint, where the grave of saint nicholas is rumored to be. Welcome to abbey house, nestling in the sylvan splendour below the imposing edifice of jerpoint abbey.
Saint nicholas by abbot mark patrick hederman jerpoint park. Walk among the oaks, chestnuts, limes, and beeches, and keep an eye out for birds. View more property details, sales history and zestimate data on zillow. Visit our glassblowing studio in kilkenny jerpoint glass. A short, illustrated history of jerpoint abbey, county kilkenny, from the illustrated dublin journal, 1862. And then, nearly 500 years ago, the town simply vanished. In the cemetary of the ancient church, which lies in ivyclad. Built in the 12th century for benedictine monks it currently contains some of the most stunning and complete monastic ruins in ireland. Just a short drive away in thomastown this abbey is a must for tourists in the area. This spaciously refurbished country house offers an elegant yet easy going respite for golfers and their companions. Jerpoint abbey cistercian monastery ruins near kilkenny. In the transept chapels the visitor can see th to 16th century tomb sculpture.
The chief delight of the abbey is the sculptured cloister arcade with. It served as a launching point for irishnorman crusaders from kilkenny. View all restaurants near jerpoint abbey on tripadvisor. Here you can learn all about our glass makers studio, the gallery. In the grounds of the privately owned jerpoint park. The medieval lost town of newtown jerpoint is just west of the cistercian jerpoint abbey, near thomastown, county kilkenny, ireland. Located on the banks of the river arrigle about 2km from thomastown, co. Established in 1180, jerpoint abbey was built for the cistercian sect of catholic monks by the king of osraige on the site of an earlier benedictine monastery.
I remember well the feeling of awe as we rounded the bend in the road and jerpoint abbey loomed so near the road. The village surrounded the cistercian jerpoint abbey, founded in 1183. Visitors come to to see the historically and architecturally significant ruins. This ancient irish religious site is covered in ancient carvings, many of which have barely aged. Directly opposite jerpoint abbey on the r448 just off junction 10 of the m9.
Newtown jerpoint, parish of thomastown, county kilkenny. In the years following, the abbey was declared a national monument. Jerpoint abbey in county kilkenny attraction frommers. Joe guided us through the beautiful jerpoint park grounds. An outstanding cistercian abbey founded in the second half of the 12th century. The deserted medieval borough of newton jerpoint, in county kilkenny, is located to the west of the cistercian abbey of jerpoint and was once an important town founded by norman colonists. Visitors to our studio and shop are welcome to view the glassblowing free of charge during working hours.
813 263 1203 1311 1588 392 963 686 108 320 131 785 674 344 1567 7 184 165 622 602 615 1149 741 1141 1163 1256 762 1423 432 1298 1355 1558 1447 682 1434 1574 1227 365 938 260 62 244 296 380 1198 801 421