

There are several monastic remains there but the largest is a round tower that is about 90 feet tall. The cathedral is one of the largest known early Christian churches in Ireland. It ceased to be a cathedral in 1210. The earliest stone walls are thought to date back to the 10th century.
As we walked across the bridge over the babbling brook, we noticed that the water had


The Monastic City was an interesting stop and a chance to stretch our legs but as a chill wind made me shiver and a misty haze clouded the valley, it reminded me more of a scene for a good vampire picture or maybe just a Halloween card.
With plenty of time to spare before our scheduled arrival in Kilkenny, we made one more stop. Jerpoint Abbey.
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