Knockmoy Abbey
Knockmoy Abbey is a monastic ruins in County Galway. Find it 400 m northeast of Abbeyknockmoy. It is on the official list as a national monument of Ireland.
Abbey or priory near Abbeyknockmoy
Just outside Abbeyknockmoy
Knockmoy Abbey is 400 m northeast of Abbeyknockmoy. Towns near it ↓
National monument of Ireland
On the State’s record of protected heritage. About ↓
Written from Fáilte Ireland’s open data, OpenStreetMap, Wikidata and the CSO’s 2022 town outlines, with Met Éireann’s 1991–2020 averages.
The best months to visit
Warmest in Abbeyknockmoy are June to September, at 17–19°C.
Knockmoy Abbey
Within 15 km there are 4 more places to visit, starting with Cathedral of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary (11 km).
- Type
- Abbey or priory
- Listed
- National monument of Ireland
- Town
- 400 m northeast of Abbeyknockmoy
Where to find Knockmoy Abbey
Use the numbers to match each place near Knockmoy Abbey with the list.
© OpenStreetMap contributors · CSO 2022 outline
Where to base yourself
Tuam tops the 8 for size, at 9,647 people. Each of these towns lists it on its own page of things to do.
Abbeyknockmoy
Monivea
Corrofin
Turloughmore
Compare the 8 towns
| Town | Where Knockmoy Abbey is | People | Places to visit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbeyknockmoy | 400 m southwest of it | 318 | 1 |
| Monivea | 7.8 km south of it | 456 | 0 |
| Corrofin | 8.2 km west of it | 745 | 0 |
| Turloughmore | 11 km southwest of it | 243 | 2 |
| Tuam | 11 km northwest of it | 9,647 | 3 |
| Annaghdown | 13 km west of it | 202 | 2 |
| Lackaghbeg | 13 km southwest of it | 576 | 3 |
| Moylough | 13 km northeast of it | 526 | 1 |
Beyond Knockmoy Abbey
Choose from 4 places within 15 km, such as 2 cathedrals, an abbey or priory and a museum.
CathedralCathedral of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary11 km away2
CathedralSt Mary's Cathedral, Tuam11 km away3
Abbey or prioryKilbennan Monastery15 km away4MuseumMuseumLackagh Museum and Heritage Centre13 km awayWithin 15 km, close and well known first. Numbers match the map.
Good to know about Knockmoy Abbey
Where is Knockmoy Abbey?
Knockmoy Abbey is 400 m northeast of Abbeyknockmoy, Galway.
What is Knockmoy Abbey?
Monastic ruins in County Galway.
When is the best time to visit Knockmoy Abbey?
June to September are the warmest months in Abbeyknockmoy, with afternoon highs of 17–19°C (Met Éireann 1991–2020 averages).
Is Knockmoy Abbey a protected monument?
Yes: national monument of Ireland.
What else is there to see near Knockmoy Abbey?
Within 15 km: Cathedral of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary (11 km), St Mary's Cathedral, Tuam (11 km), Kilbennan Monastery (15 km) and Lackagh Museum and Heritage Centre (13 km).
Sources: Fáilte Ireland open data (CC BY 4.0), © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Wikidata (CC0), CSO 2022 town outlines (CC BY 4.0), Met Éireann 1991–2020 averages (CC BY 4.0).
Photos: each place’s Wikidata image, from Wikimedia Commons under the licence below (our copy, resized).
Photo credits (3)
- Cathedral of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary: TuamRCCathedral.jpg : JohnArmagh derivative work: Rabanus Flavus, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- St Mary's Cathedral, Tuam: ClintMalpaso, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Kilbennan Monastery: Andreas F. Borchert, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
Contains Central Statistics Office (CSO) data, Census 2022, and Tailte Éireann boundaries (CSO Urban Areas, Small Areas, local electoral areas, constituencies), under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0).