Thomastown

Jerpoint Abbey
Thomastown
+353 (0)56 7724623
€2.90 Adult, €1.30 Child
10AM-5PM (6PM Jun-Sep, 4PM Nov-Feb)
2.5km west of Thomastown (N9)

Built in the 12th Century. It is Ireland's finest Cistercian monastic ruin with a magnificantly sculptured cloister arcade. Includes visitor and exhibition centre.

Grennan Castle
Grannagh (N24)

A 13th century, built by Thomas FitzAnthony, after who Thomastown is named.

Kilfane Glen and Waterfall
Kilfane, Thomastown
+353 (0)56 7747105
€6
11AM-6PM Jul-Aug
3.2km north of Thomastown on N9

The gardens of Kilfane House were build in the 1790s. They were restored in the 1970s. They are listed as an Irish Heritage garden. There are woodlands, walks and a waterfall over 15 acres.