Killybegs - 3 of 5 ABBEY & TOWN

The Abbey- The Friars of Donegal were founded in 1474 and the Abbey was supported for over 150 years by Lady Nuala O’Connor and then Lady O’Brian of the O’Donnells. The Church and Cloisters are long gone from various “clashes” as we heard as well as when it was turned into a fortress in 1601 with all the possessions disappearing by 1607. What are they know for? They were the ones that wrote The Annals of the Four Masters and the famous Book of Kells. It is a manuscript that was written by the monks on the four Gospels of the New Testament in Latin, and it is considered one of the most important cultural treasures of Ireland.

Also, don't miss th two video of Joe (our guide) and his friend playing music for us in the pub.Read more