Mellifont Abbey

On Thursday we went to Mellifont Abbey which is the first Cistercian abbey in Ireland founded in 1142.  Founded by St. Malachy, with the same ideals and architecture as the abbeys in France.

The little chapel that is still standing from the ruins, it is protected by the tarp and is going through some preservation work.

Map of the Abbey

This was on top of a massive hill and is the location of the old grave yard

The lavabo: it is the only surviving in Ireland. It is where the friars would wash their hands before mass.

A full picture of the lavabo.

Inside the chapel

Ave Maria