Melifont Abbey - County Louth
Categories: Louth
Above: Picture of Melifont Abbey ruins
Brief Description
South east of Collon Village best reached by the N51 from Drogheda. Ireland first Cistercian abbey, built in 1142 by St Malachy O’Morgair archbishop of Armagh. Four sides of a once octagonal lavabo remain, and this and the chapter house, with a groined roof are the best visible [...]
Above: Picture of Melifont Abbey ruins Brief Description South east of Collon Village best reached by the N51 from Drogheda. Ireland first Cistercian abbey, built in 1142 by St Malachy O’Morgair archbishop of Armagh. Four sides of a once octagonal lavabo remain, and this and the chapter house, with a groined roof are the best visible remains. Queen Dervorgilla died here late in the 12th century. A gold ring believed to belong to her was excavated in Mellifont, sold by a workman for drink ... Read More






