a couple miles from Newcastle, County Tipperary is a monastery that was founded in the 6th century and was dedicated to St Brigid, an Irish saint. The buildings date to the 13th century. As we walked around, the enclosed layout showed multiple buildings, including a church and two 'domestic' buildings, and cloister. Louise (Nugent) explained… Continue reading Molough Abbey, Moloughnewtown, County Tipperary

My day of abbeys, monasteries and churches continues to be one of surprises.  We stayed within an eight-to-ten mile radius of the Ardfinnan area; I think Louise could have continued on with these historical 'nuggets.'  I continued to be amazed at the number of historical sites within the area. Shanrahan Cemetery was our last stop… Continue reading Shanrahan Cemetery, Clogheen, County Tipperary

Around a bend or two in the road and tight local roads from Molough Abbey, we pulled over on a small patch of grass and parked. Louise was excited to show me this place, but from where I was looking, I could not see any type of ruins. As we left the car, all I… Continue reading Tullaghmelan Church, County Tipperary