The late Dr. Thomas Morris, Archbishop of Cashel and Emly, inspired the reconstruction of the Abbey which was opened in 1975. The church of this Cistercian Abbey was re-roofed and restored to its former glory as one of the finest Irish 15th-century churches.
The late Dr. Thomas Morris, Archbishop of Cashel and Emly, prompted the reconstruction of the Abbey which was launched in 1975. The church of this Cistercian monastery underwent a thorough renovation, with its roof re-covered and restored to its former magnificence, making it one of Ireland's most remarkable 15th-century churches.