Abbey Ruins & Cemetery - Donegal Abbey Cemetery

The Old Abbey stood for more than two centuries despite being ransacked, burned and ravaged. It was abandoned in the early years of the 17th century.

Today, the haunting ruins of the once celebrated Franciscan abbey are now a graveyard overlooking Donegal Bay. These historic grounds have, for generations, served as a final resting place for the town’s deceased.

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The Graves Are Walking: The Great Famine and the Saga of the Irish People

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The End of Hidden Ireland: Rebellion, Famine, and Emigration: Rebellion, Famine and Emigration

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Rick Steves Best of Ireland

By Steves, Rick, O'Connor, Pat

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What you should know:

• You can walk easily through the graveyard.

• You could spend an hour or so here, depending on your level of interest.

• There is free parking nearby.

• It is a short walk from the center of Donegal.

• The graveyard and ruins are easily accessible.

Location: Quay Street, Glebe, Donegal, Ireland

For more information: Donegal Abbey Cemetery