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Black Abbey | Museum/Attraction Review | County Kilkenny | Frommers.com
Nobody is sure why this Dominican church, founded in 1225, is named Black Abbey. It may be because the Dominicans wore black capes over their white habits, or perhaps because the Black Plague claimed the lives of eight priests in 1348. The Black Abbey's darkest days came in 1650, when Oliver Cromwel...
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The Black Abbey, Kilkenny City - Buildings of Ireland [Archeire, Irish Architecture Online]
Founded by William Marshall the Younger, for the Dominican Friars in 1225, the Black Abbey was also known as theConvent of the One and Undivided Trinity. It was suppressed in 1543, converted into a courthouse and served as such until the end of the 17th century. Partially restored in 1778, the Abbey...
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14.- Kilkenny, Black Abbey. Tourist Information - VIRTOURIST.COM
Here is an exterior view of a portion of the Black Abbey, home of the Kilkenny Dominican Monks since 1225. Recent construction in the street near the Abbey revealed an ancient graveyard. As archeological excavation had not yet begun, many of the partially burie...
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17.- Kilkenny, Black Abbey 3. Tourist Information - VIRTOURIST.COM
The interior of the medieval Abbey is small and visually pleasing, as can be seen here. The stonework and stained glass windows are worthy of close examination. I recommend spending 30 minutes quietly appreciating the art a...
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Black Abbey , Kilkenny Castle and environs , Kilkenny , Republic of Ireland
First founded in 1225, this Dominican friary takes its unusual name from the fact that the resident monks used to wear a formal black cappa over their white habit. Established by William Marshall, Earl of Pembroke, the abbey has had a turbulent history, having been shut down by Henry VIII and later ...
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Kilkenny City Walking Tour
Founded by the Dominican Friars, also known as the Black Friars, in 1225, the Black Abbey is still in daily use for religious services, which may well be in progress when you arrive. It is well worth exploring the interior, especially for the magnificent stained glass windows. Next door to the fron...
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