Corcomroe Abbey

This was a beautiful, semi-quick stop while exploring the Burren! A cool combination of (relatively) new graves in a 13th century setting! Free entry, almost no visitors while we were there, and some interesting signs to read! Make sure you check out the very old chimney flue in the abbey— it was cool too!

13th century Cistercian Abbey ruins with an active graveyard. The ruins are well maintained and loaded with history. Grave markers are very clean and readable if you interested in that sort of thing. The architecture of the building is pretty impressive. Massive walls with arches and gateways and some nice windows. There is a decent bell tower to look at. The chapels and sanctuary are excellent with ceilings and carvings to take a good look at. Spent about 30 minutes here, could do longer if you want to shoot more photos. There are no toilets and it's down a long desolate road. There is no admission fee. There is plenty of parking for free

While at first sight it may not be the most impressive of ruined abbeys here in Ireland, but a closer looks reveals some fantastic stone work that will take your breath away, as well as giving you great views of the landscape. Free entry and with a small car park onsite, it's really worth visiting

This is more of a cemetery with walls nowadays as the Abbey has been abandoned for centuries. It is really cool to see how an old building has somewhat been repurposed for another use. Some tombs are centuries old while others are just a couple of months old. It is great to see the preservation of so many generations.

Beautiful old ruins and local cemetery. The rain added to the sombre vibe. Worth the visit.

Corcomroe Abbey (St Mary of the Fertile Rock) is a stunning 12th/13th-century Cistercian ruin set right in the heart of the Burren. The dramatic limestone landscape makes the location as impressive as the abbey itself. The Gothic stonework and carving details are remarkable, giving the whole site a peaceful, atmospheric feel. One of the highlights is the intricately carved tomb of King Conor O’Brien (grandson of Brian Boru), who died in 1267 — a real connection to Ireland’s royal past. Practical bits: there are no toilets, but a small parking area is right outside the gate. Entry is free, and you’re free to roam the abbey and grounds at your own pace. Quiet, photogenic, and steeped in history — Corcomroe is well worth a stop.

Quick stop on way to Cliffs of Moher. The Abbey was surreal and tranquil. We wanted to stay longer. Would be cool to know more about the history and who all is resting there.

Beautiful, serene Abbey ruins and cemetery which is nearly 1000yrs old. Worth a stop if you're in the area visiting Ailwee caves/ Hazel mountain chocolate etc.

I booked a tour via Viator for the Cliffs of Moher, and it included a stop at Corcomroe Abbey. This 13th century abbey is now in ruins, but still maintains some of its charm. My visit was on a particularly gloomy and rainy day in July, which added to the mystery of it all. If you have an active imagination, you can envision what it looked like in its glory days. As with most ruins, it is now mainly a skeleton of its former self. Airy corridors, separated by stone walled archways, and a real graveyard, complete with a bishop's tomb effigy. There isn't a lot to see here; you won't need more than 1/2 hour to explore and take photos. If you're traveling from Dublin to the Cliffs of Moher, it's along the way and worth the quick stop to appreciate the history and what once was. However, please be respectful, as this is a final resting place for many souls.

Made a small stop here while on a tour. A very nice place to explore. Nice little abbey with a graveyard. The place is basically a ruin. Seems to be in good repair and maintained, but would love to see it fully restored. Interesting piece of history. Good photo opportunities. Wouldn't come by here just for its own sake though.