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Ennis Friary

Abbey St., Ennis, Ireland
065-682-9100
Ranked #2 of 7 attractions in Ennis
4.5 of 5 stars 10 Reviews
Type: Historic Sites, Architectural Buildings
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Ennis, Ireland
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 1, 2012

Its been a while now since my last visit to the abbey but the OPW havew been workingaway dilligantly restoring it to some of its former glory. Well worth a visit when in Ennis or touring through Clare. Ideal for the days when the Coast and the Cliffs are not so nice weather wise. More

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Brecon, United Kingdom
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 17, 2012

Unmissable for both tourists and serious historians More

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co clare
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 14, 2012

Really cool that the traffic and people are flying around outside and it is so calm inside. It is great for the history. I would recommend to anyone. More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 12, 2012

The Friary was closed for remodeling while we were there. More

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Brunswick, Maine
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27 reviews 27 reviews
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18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 2, 2012

Wonderful carvings, very evocative. The Friary has been undergoing conservation work for a couple of years now, and should be even more interesting when it reopens. More

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Ennis, Ireland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 20, 2012

Lovely ruin of a friary in Ennis recently renovated with a roof replacement. A must see if you are in ennis. Ennis translated into Irish is Inis meaning Island and the friary would have been the many building of the original island a must see and very interesting look into the past of the town More

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Ennis, Ireland
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 19, 2012
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A truly amazing visit to Ennis Friary, roam around the old ruins, ,which at present are being renovated. The tour guide has alot of information, and a visit as the evening grows dark is a must! More

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Ennis, Ireland
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 28, 2011

Beautiful place. Wonderful History. Lovely surroundings. More

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Dublin, Ireland
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116 helpful votes 116 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 23, 2010
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We actually stopped at Ennis Friary by chance really - it was simply on our way to County Clare coast and Burren, we though we'll have a little break and have a quick bite... The Friary was one of few attractions listed for Ennis and we though we give it a go... It really took us by surprise but the... More

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Santa Barbara
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 4, 2008
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The friary is fantastic!!! Especially if you have Irish roots, it is so deeply satisfying to view the spiritual and working life of these Thirteenth Century friars. The delicate, remarkable carvings are unbelievable. And, unlike many of the Irish sites I visited in late October, it was actually open and charged only a nominal fee. Getting a guided tour is... More

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