Celbridge Abbey

Celbridge Abbey

Celbridge Abbey is located in Celbridge, County Kildare in Ireland.

The house was built in 1697 by Bartholomew Van Homrigh, who at the time was the Lord Mayor of Dublin. It is, however, more famous, for his daughter, Esther Van Homrigh, who was Dean Swift's 'Vanessa'. Swift was known to travel frequently to Celbridge Abbey to see her.

The Abbey is currently owned by St John of God Brothers.

Rock Bridge

There is a bridge over the River Liffey in the grounds of Celbridge Abbey.

ee also

* List of abbeys and priories in the Republic of Ireland (County Kildare)

External links

* [http://www.sjog.ie/ Saint John of God Brothers]


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