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Rincrew Abbey is a ruined abbey, traditionally associated with the
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, near
Youghal Youghal ( ; ) is a seaside resort town in County Cork, Ireland. Located on the estuary of the River Blackwater, the town is a former military and economic centre. Located on the edge of a steep riverbank, the town has a long and narrow layout. ...
in the south of Ireland. It is located in
County Waterford County Waterford ( ga, Contae Phort Láirge) is a Counties of Ireland, county in Republic of Ireland, Ireland. It is in the Provinces of Ireland, province of Munster and is part of the South-East Region, Ireland, South-East Region. It is named ...
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History

Rincrew Abbey was built by the
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, later turned over to the Hospitallers Order of St John.


Location

The ruins of the abbey stand on a hill overlooking the River Blackwater north of Youghal. The ruins are situated on a private farm and have no public access.


See also

* List of abbeys and priories in Ireland (County Waterford) * Molana Abbey *
Youghal Priory St John's House is a former 12th-century Irish Benedictine monastery situated in the centre of Youghal, County Cork. It was one of several religious houses in that city known by the name of Youghal Priory. History The monastery was founded on ...
*
North Abbey, Youghal The Priory of Our Lady of Graces, known locally as the North Abbey, was a 13th-century Irish Dominican Order, Dominican monastery situated north of Youghal, County Cork. History The priory was founded in 1268 by Thomas FitzGerald, 2nd Baron ...
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South Abbey, Youghal The South Abbey was a Franciscan friary in Youghal, Ireland active between the 13th and 17th centuries. History The Franciscan Friary of South Abbey, Youghal was founded in 1224 by Maurice FitzGerald, 2nd Lord of Offaly, and he was buried th ...


References


External links


Rincrew Religious House, Co. Waterford on Medieval News Blog
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