Corcomroe Cistercian Abbey

Situated in the shadows of the picturesque Burren mountains, Corcomroe Abbey has been standing here since the 12th century. It has been debated as to whom founded the Cistercian Abbey: Donal Mór O’Brien in 1182, or his son Donal Cairbreach c. 1195? More sources believe it to be the son, as it was he who brought monks over from Innishlounaght. The O’Brien’s were a very influential family in Cou...