Mellifont Abbey was the first Cistercian monastery in Ireland (founded in 1142 by St Malachy of Armagh). The abbey’s most unusual feature is the octagonal Lavabo (c. 1200). The Visitor Centre houses an interesting exhibition on the work of masons in the Middle Ages with fine examples of their craft on display. Access to the site is by a stone stairway.

Opening Hours:
Mid-May to mid-September: 7 days a week, 10am – 5pm
Guided tours available on request.

Contact & Pricing:
heritageireland.ie/places-to-visit/old-mellifont-abbey
mellifontabbey@opw.ie
Tel: 041 982 6459 / 041 988 0300
Tullyallen, Drogheda, Co. Louth
Adults €5; concessions. Free admission on the first Wednesday of each month.