Did You Know?

Despite having a large amount of water based activities, did you know that Tipperary is Ireland’s largest inland county? Our tip is to get out there and explore. Remember, Lough Derg is an officially designated Adventure Hub.

Saint Ruadhan’s Abbey, Lorrha

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Address: Lorrha, Nenagh, Lorrha, Co. Tipperary
Saint Ruadhan founded a monastery in Lorrha in 540 AD. It became the most famous of the Munster monasteries even in St Ruadhan's time. The ruin now standing on the site of Saint Ruadhan's Church was built around the year 1000 AD.

In front of this Church are the remains of two high crosses dating back to 750 AD. They were vandalised by the Cromwellians but enough is visible to tell us that they were works of great art. These high crosses are among the oldest in Ireland. The Church of Ireland is now located here. Nearby is Saint Ruadhan's Well, which was the main water source for the monastic settlement.