Holycross Abbey

Holycross Abbey is a beautifully restored medieval 12th Century Cistercian monastery located on the banks of the River Suir in County Tipperary. Founded in 1182 AD by Dónal Mór Ó Briain, King of Limerick, Holycross Abbey quickly became a significant pilgrimage site due to it having a relic of the True Cross. Pilgrims travelled from far and wide to venerate the relic, establishing Holycross Abbey as one of the most revered monasteries in Ireland. 
After lying dormant and lifeless for centuries, the ruinous Abbey underwent a significant restoration in the 1970 to turn what was one of Ireland's most prolific Irish monasteries into the parish church of Holycross-Ballycahill. Today, Holycross Abbey stands as a leading historical site in Ireland, attracting visitors from around the world who come, not only to explore its rich history and stunning architecture, but to see the two relics of the True Cross of Christ that are enshrined here