St Johns Priory

St John’s Priory stands in Kilkenny City, County Kilkenny, the surviving remains of a medieval Augustinian foundation on the eastern side of the river.

What endures is best known for its tall traceried windows, which earned the priory a lasting reputation for light and elegance. Visiting takes only a short time but gives a clear sense of how much monastic building once filled the city, and it fits easily into a walk that also takes in the castle and the cathedrals. Access arrangements can vary, so check locally before visiting.