Wonderful evening at Ballintubber abbey for the spring launch of the New Dawn diocesan magazine. Local all Ireland lady footballer Fiona McHale officially launched this brand new edition. She shared some wonderful stories of her childhood growing up in Ballintubber and paid a great tribute to Fr Frank Fahey for maintaining such a faithful and...

Take a glimpse at some of the great work being carried out on the abbey during this very special year. The painting of the Abbey is due to be completed by March 5th, 2016. 

Fr. Colman O'Clabaigh (Glenstal Abbey) shares his thoughts on Why anyone would build an Abbey in Ballintubber 800 years ago.

Famine and Restoration: A Tale of Resilience The journey to restore the Abbey church embarked upon in 1846 was a testament to unwavering dedication. The initial goal was ambitious—to re-roof both the nave and the transepts. However, the harsh reality of the devastating famine of 1847 cast a dark shadow, causing the population of Ireland...

Founded in 1216 by Cathal Crovderg O’Connor, Ballintubber Abbey is an important sacred Irish historical site which celebrated its 800 year anniversary in 2016.