Fore, Westmeath

Fore Abbey

In a tranquil, green valley in the village of Fore, about a 30-minute drive from Mullingar in County Westmeath, visitors can view the site where St Fechin founded a Christian monastery in the 7th Century. Its believed that before his death, 300 monks lived in the community. Later, the monastery was set on fire 12 times. Among the remains on-site, visitors can see St Fechins Church, built about 900 AD. As this site is managed by the OPW, school tour visits are permitted free of charge provided certain conditions are met.

Opening Hours

Monday: 7.00am to 10.00pm
Tuesday: 7.00am to 10.00pm
Wednesday: 7.00am to 10.00pm
Thursday: 7.00am to 10.00pm
Friday: 7.00am to 10.00pm
Saturday: 7.00am to 10.00pm
Sunday: 7.00am to 10.00pm

Prices

FREE We don't charge students. Entrance is free!

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Further Info

foreabbeycoffeeshop@gmail.com
044 9661780
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