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Howth Sights

St Mary’s Abbey

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  • Address
    • Abbey St | Howth Castle
  • Price
    • admission free

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Lonely Planet review for St Mary’s Abbey

Within the grounds are the ruins of St Mary’s Abbey, originally founded in 1042 by the Viking King Sitric, who also founded the original church on the site of Christ Church Cathedral. The abbey was amalgamated with the monastery on Ireland’s Eye in 1235. Some parts of the ruins date from that time, but most are from the 15th and 16th centuries. The tomb of Christopher St Lawrence (Lord Howth), in the southeastern corner, dates from around 1470. See the caretaker or read instructions on the gate for opening times.

 

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