Moyne Abbey, Killala

Ignore the grumpy signs - the public has access to this site, just don’t bring a dog or other animals. There are stairs and a short access road through a working farm, and then you reach the abbey which is an absolute treasure - huge, beautiful, haunting, and (at least when we visited) completely empty except for us and the crows. Honestly surprised this isn’t a bigger draw - one of the best sites we have visited in our time in Mayo. Would hope the County could sort something out with the neighbor so he stops (illegitimately) scaring people off one of the great sites of North Mayo.

Really cool place to see. It's a pretty big Abbey and very well kept all around it. A small stream runs through the Abbey and into the River Moy which is only a stones throw away from the Abbey itself. Unfortunately you can't climb the tower in the Abbey as there is a locked gate preventing you from doing so. You have to walk through a farm to get to the Abbey but it is still very easy get to. If the day is anyways wet you would be better to bring boots or wellingtons with you.