Kilnalekin Abbey

About this place

Kinalehin Friary (also Kinaleghin; Irish: Mainistir Chineál Fhéichín), originally a medieval charterhouse or Carthusian monastery and later a Franciscan friary, is a National Monument located in County Galway, Ireland. Kinalehin Charterhouse was Ireland's only Carthusian monastery.

Visitor Information

Heritage status

Protected Heritage Site

Getting There & Parking

Kilnalekin Abbey is located in County Galway, roughly 61 km (55 min drive) from Galway and 185 km (2h 45m) from Dublin. Nearby highlights within a short drive include Coolfin Castle (0.9 km away).