priory ireland

Held in the grounds of the Servite Priory, Benburb on the 3rd Sunday in June this colourful event attracts 1000's of visitors and has such attractions as: live acts, music ranging from folk to modern, fun fair, Irish dancing, raffles and a miniature train. Very much a family day....

Much of the long, narrow church dates from this period, as indicated by the attractive use of sandstone in the windows, though the tower appears to have been added in the 15th century, when a curious east window was also inserted. To the south of the church are the extensive remains of the 13th century claustral buildings, which show signs of considerable additions datable, like those in the church, to the 15th century....