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Mellifont Abbey

Louth, Ireland

Mellifont Abbey
Photo by jai / CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Ireland's first Cistercian abbey, founded in 1142 by St. Malachy. The unique octagonal lavabo and the chapter house survive, set in a rolling pastoral landscape.

Hours: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM

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