Rincrew Abbey

Rincrew Abbey

A ruined Knights Templar Abbey, near Youghal, but is actually in County Waterford.

History

Rincrew Abbey, which was built for the Order of St John - Knights Templar - on a hill overlooking the River Blackwater north of Youghal.

Today

Some ruins still exist today, but they are situated on a private farm and have no public access

ee also

* List of abbeys and priories in the Republic of Ireland (County Cork)
*Molana Abbey
*Youghal
*Youghal Priory
*North Abbey, Youghal
*South Abbey, Youghal


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