#mellifontabbey

[oghamart]

Mellifont Abbey was the first Cistercian abbey built in Ireland in the 12th century. Less than 10 miles northwest of Drogheda in County Louth, all that remains the original abbey is the 13th-century lavabo, a 14th-century chapter house and some Romanesque arches. What is your favorite spot in the Wee County of Louth? 🏰❤️🤍☘️ . #Lú #CountyLú #Louth #CountyLouth #LouthIreland #Irish #Ireland #IrishTravel #Abbeys #IrishAbbey #IrishAbbeyRuins #AncientRuins #AncientRuinsIreland #mellifontabbey #mellifont #irishcountryside #insta_ireland #cistercian #cistercianabbey #romanesque #romanesquearchitecture (at Mellifont Abbey) https://www.instagram.com/p/CEY-dctguMo/?igshid=1rkaa7al5crvy

[ancienthealingsaroundtheworld]

My travels continue as I move though more prehistoric, neolithic, medieval, spiritual, and sacred sites in Ireland. Click here to step inside... You can find more on you tube at: ancient healings around the world <3

------ Newgrange: is a stone age (neolithic) monument and burial tombs constructed around 5,200 years ago (3,200BC) which makes it older than Stonehenge and the Great Pyramids of Giza.

Loughcrew: possibly the oldest cemetery in the world and home to a group of megalithic tombs dating back to the 4th millennium BC. It sits on top of a range of hills, and is on the highest point in Meath, Ireland.

The Hill of Tara, County Meath: is best known as the seat of the High Kings of Ireland but has been an important site since the discovery of a late Stone Age passage tomb. Also, legend has it that on St. Patrick first traveled here before setting out on his christian mission; as Tara is a very powerful site.

Mellifont Abbey, Ireland: was the first abbey of the order to be built in Ireland founded in 1142 and dissolution in 1539 by King Henry the VIII.

Monasterboice: are the remains of an early Christian monastic settlement from around 1097 but founded in the 5th century. It is most famous for its spectacular high crosses.

Trim Castle: largest Norman castle in Ireland built in the 12th century and where the movie, Braveheart was filmed. <3

[waywardtourist]

Visited #mellifontabbey in #Drogheda. It was the first Cistercians Abbey in #Ireland, it was established in 1142 and was active until 1539. All that is left is the ruins, but that makes it more impressive considering the buildings that remain have lasted this long. . .. ... .... #droghedaireland #cistercianabbey #ruins #churchruins #irishruins #mellifontabbeydrogheda #travel #traveller #travelireland #travelling #offthebeatenpath #shotoniphonex #iphonexphotography #travelphotography (at Mellifont Abbey)

[topheradam]

Amazing location, Mellifont Abbey ruins. #mellifontabbey #topheradam #imafoolishmortal #ireland #irishruins (at Dublin, Ireland)

[topheradam]

Mellifont Abbey chapel #mellifontabbey (at Dublin, Ireland)