Mellifont Abbey was the first Cistercian abbey built in Ireland in the 12th century. Less than 10 miles northwest of Drogheda in County Louth, all that remains the original abbey is the 13th-century lavabo, a 14th-century chapter house and some Romanesque arches. What is your favorite spot in the Wee County of Louth? 🏰❤️🤍☘️ . #Lú #CountyLú #Louth #CountyLouth #LouthIreland #Irish #Ireland #IrishTravel #Abbeys #IrishAbbey #IrishAbbeyRuins #AncientRuins #AncientRuinsIreland #mellifontabbey #mellifont #irishcountryside #insta_ireland #cistercian #cistercianabbey #romanesque #romanesquearchitecture (at Mellifont Abbey) https://www.instagram.com/p/CEY-dctguMo/?igshid=1rkaa7al5crvy

Dunbrody Abbey, not far from my house, on what we call a 'soft day.' Dating back to 1182, yet still here. Taken May 2017. #irelandtravel #irishabbey #abbey #churchesofinstagram #ireland_daily #ruins (at Dunbrody Abbey) https://www.instagram.com/p/B0OHKi0ibyE/?igshid=1lgzntbc8onze