Hey everyone,
So last Summer, I decided to take a spin down to Dunbrody Abbey in Co.Wexford. The ruins of the Abbey which you an go in and look around are supposedly haunted. Apparently if you walk by it at certain times of the night, you can here the Monks praying. Spooky or what? Knowing this story, I was a bit nervous being in and looking around the ruins, especially going up the extremely narrow, dark stairs of one of the tower parts. The Abbey was founded in 1170 and completed in 1220 and it was built for some Cistercian Monks. It was really interesting getting to go in and explore the Abbey and it was nice to visit something that is of great historical and cultural importance.
Across the road from Dunbrody Abbey, is the ruins of The Dunbrody Castle. On this site their is tea rooms, a craft shop, a small museum and a 9 hole pitch and putt course. This makes the visit suitable for all the family. My favourite part has to be the yew hedge maze, which is one of only two full size mazes in Ireland. You are given a small map to help you to find your way through but I found it much more fun to try and race my friends to the centre without using the map. We had such a laugh trying to beat each other and eventually all of us found our way in. There are plenty of walks to go on and there is a picnic area.
The visitor centre is open 10am to 6pm from the beginning of May to mid-September and is very reasonably priced. Admission to the Abbey is: Adults €2 , Children €1 and Family €5. Entry to the Maze/Castle/Pitch and Putt : Adults €4, Children €2 and families cost €10.
This can make a lovely ay out for families on a budget, as the admission is cheap and you can bring your own picnic and they have free parking.
For more info see; http://www.dunbrodyabbey.com/
So go, take the chance, get lost at Dunbrody Abbey :)
MS
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