Black Abbey | Mausoleum And Church

Come with me as we visit A Mausoleum in St. Nicholas Church, it is a building that was originally one of three monasteries in Adare, all dating from the 13th through the 15th centuries. The monastery in what is now St. Nicholas was from the Augustinian order; they were called the Black Friars, because the habits they wore were black. Therefore, the Augustinian abbey was also called the Black Abbey.
The other two monasteries housed the Trinitarian order and the Franciscans. The Trinitarian Abbey, or “White Abbey,” has been restored and is now Holy Trinity Abbey Church, the Roman Catholic parish church, in the centre of the village. The Franciscan Friary is in ruins and is in the golf course, near Desmond Castle.
The Augustinian monastery was founded about 1315 by John Fitzthomas Fitzgerald, the first Earl of Kildare. The community was probably fairly large, judging from the number of buildings that there were. Of the original buildings, what remains is a portion of the current church; the cloisters, walkways that formed the centre of the monastic buildings; and the refectory, or hall where the monks ate.
The monastery continued for about 200 years. Then, in the 1530s, Henry VIII of England destroyed monasteries in both England, Ireland, and Wales, and the Augustinian Abbey was dissolved. It is possible that the monks continued to stay on in the abbey after this, but were driven out sometime between 1567 and 1585. The Augustinians on O’Connell Street in Limerick are the descendants of the monks that originally were in Adare.
The church then sat in ruins for more than 200 years. In 1807, it was given to a small Church of Ireland congregation that existed in Adare. This congregation included descendants of some Palatine refugees from Germany, who had moved to the area in about 1708. Many of their descendants still worship today at St. Nicholas. In 1807, the congregation was worshipping at the old St. Nicholas parish church, near the old Franciscan Friary in what is now the golf course. An oak door from this old parish church was moved to the Augustinian Abbey and is still in use today as the door between the chancel and the vestry.
The restoration of the Abbey took place through the early 1800s, thanks to the Dunraven family; successive Earls of Dunraven owned the Adare Manor and also restored the village of Adare.
The Church of Ireland congregation has been worshipping here at the old Augustinian Abbey, now called St. Nicholas Church, lsince the first refurbishment was completed in 1811. The old refectory, or eating hall, was for many years the home of St. Nicholas National School, founded in 1814 by Lady Caroline Dunraven. The School is now housed in a new building constructed in 2007. The school celebrated its 200th anniversary in 2014.
#mausoleum #history #crypt

[@Liz_678]

Thanks!

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Wow, thank you so much Liz, appreciate it so much ❤️

[@Liz_678]

@@SerenitySueGraveyards very welcome! A little thanks for taking me places that I won’t get to.

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[@paulmoloney4160]

Can I come with you the next time and I luv history of this kind please let me know I luv your show

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Where you from Paul??

[@Liz_678]

Another good one!

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Thanks Liz x

[@GraveVisitations]

Amazing Location

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

It sure is

[@IrishAnnie]

Oh Sue. What a wonderful place. So old. Medieval. When I see these old structures, I think about the men who labored to build it for very little wages. And, here it still stands…….

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

It's mind blowing to think of that Ann, just outstanding work

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ThankYou Sue for taking Us on another Journey ! Its much Appreciated !

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Hey Donald, appreciate you here

[@scottcartwright3850]

You Rock Serenity Sue

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thanks so much Scott ❤️

[@Liz_678]

Beautiful tour! The windows are gorgeous! Mausoleum very different! Thanks for battling the cold and traffic to bring us here!

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

You're more than welcome Liz, it always is a wonderful experience to walk in the footsteps of those times gone by

[@pixescure]

hi everyone!! such an interesting place! thanks for taking us along!!

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thanks so much for watching ❤️

[@Cathidee]

Beautiful! The vibes from all the history were so strong. The stained glass windows in the church were stunning for sure. Thank you for sharing this with us. ♥️

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

The stained glass windows are absolutely stunning, those colours are so vibrant. Abbey is wonderfully preserved, definitely like stepping back in time

[@carondean2960]

Such a huge place to make sure you were never forgotten . They must have been so influential people in the place they lived but even they died , just like everyone else. Great cloisters , brilliant atmosphere and lovely to see . Thank you for travelling to bring us another great video x

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Yes Caron, very wealthy folk, beautiful resting place for them too, it is hauntingly beautiful

[@joelhurley2678]

Thank you Sue for bringing us around a beautiful church and grounds. Thanks for sharing 👍 😊.

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

You're very welcome Joel x

[@stevebrown9974]

Thank you so much for showing the Black Abby and sharing it’s history. Another Beautiful program.

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thanks so much Steve

[@donnicholas7552]

Amazing place! Beautiful church!

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thanks Don, as always

[@janicepounds9934]

Oh, my, I really enjoyed this gorgeous church!! My cancer has kept me tired and able to lie down and watch my favorite channel. Thank you for taking us along🥰 hugs

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Ahh Janice, so sorry to hear this, sending healing prayers 🙏

[@bcoldgoalie]

Lovely place! Thanks again for this. 😊👍

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thanks Hans, as always 😘

[@cemeteryvisits]

My god that’s amazing 👍 how on earth did they build places like that with zero technology? Amazing 👍👍 and very beautiful 👍👍 Excellent as always Sue ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I see you’re almost at 18K 👍 well done to you 🫡 It’s been amazing watching your channel grow by leaps and bounds 👍👍 take care God bless and have a great weekend 👍

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thanks so much Jim, you always give me such praise and you're here for so long x x

[@lancemousel3457]

Yeah 👍😊 keep on trucking darling sue

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Thanks Lance ❤️

[@clarkrobertson7982]

What masonry and architecture! Beautiful stained glass! Thank you for taking us on these adventures with you!

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thanks Clark, as always appreciate it

[@LaurenFerrell885]

Very interesting and beautiful video. Thank you for sharing it 😊

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thanks so much Lauren ❤️

[@Momcat1960]

Gorgeous church and mausoleum!

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thanks Momcat ❤️

[@sheilan6235]

Lovely old buildings, thank you! I’d have loved it you could have gotten into the mausoleum!

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Yes me too Sheila just to have a closer look in there

[@debrawalker4485]

This was a wonderful tour! Beautiful serene place- you could almost see the Monks floating by!

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks

[@maureenalder8905]

27mins of pure history..Loved it 😘

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thanks Maureen ❤️ 😊

[@sheilafleming7240]

It is a amazeing lace I love the clostres so well preserved

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Yes it's so pretty

[@thewhitewitch7691]

Thank you, sereniteit sue,🇱🇺🌎🌏🌍👁️👁️💐🕊️🦻🦻🙏❤❤❤❤

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

So very welcome x x

[@roxanne9651]

Thank you for bringing us along with you and GV. Love the old churches and all the history behind them. God bless💕👏🇨🇦

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thanks so much Roxanne x x

[@paulmoloney4160]

I want to goes as well I luv history and when I lived in the UK higate cemetery would scare you

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

I went to highgate Paul, we did a tour of the cemeteries there, Highgate was amazing

[@paulmoloney4160]

@@SerenitySueGraveyards my lovely swain lane in higate cemetery in the day would scare the carrots of you and I know trust me

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Really, why though

[@donnayoung5133]

WOW! I hope to visit someday. Amazing structures...thanks, Sue! 👍🪦

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Hey Donna, limerick is fantastic so much history there

[@Mrbeanutube]

TY Sue, God Bless

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thanks a million ❤️

[@MAMysteryTours]

Hi Sue just showing support from Australia 🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺 Thank you for sharing guys.

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thanks so much ❤️

[@cemeteriesdownunder9247]

this was a beautiful place so rich in History thanks so much for sharing ❤

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thanks Julia ❤️

[@shadrana1]

What a lovely site with the glass windows in the church.Although the buildings are restored the quality is still there.The original buildings must have been very beautiful and a tribute to the monks.Thanks very much for this historical tour of the Abbey and grounds.

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Yes it is very beautiful, thanks so much ❤️

[@beckysteffka2434]

This Abby is so amazing Sue, in wonderful condition for its age. I would have loved to see them build those ceilings, the work they did back in the day with no technology, such skill needed and look how long they lasted! Beautiful interior too, I'd love to have attended a service and hear the Monks chant. Thanks Sue for bearing the long car ride and difficult traffic to bring us this video!! ❤️

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thanks Becky, it's absolutely amazing how they did such beautiful work, It definitely was worth the journey

[@kathywebber8621]

Love this place. So peaceful. Thank you Sue and GV. Kathy

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Our pleasure Kathy

[@Corgis175]

Beautiful church and grounds.

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thanks Arleen ❤️

[@reginaduncan3714]

I had company come I didn’t get to finish watching but I’m looking at the video now. Thanks Sue for doing such a great job.

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thanks so much Regina, appreciate you watching

[@ot8210]

What an enchanting place. Monks always were mysterious and kinda spooky to me. Not buddhist monks but the kind you’d see in a place such as this one. Eerie. Yes what beautiful stained glass windows there too. Thank you Sue, another great video, OT.

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thanks OT I think we hear so many ghost stories of monks maybe that's why, I think if I'd seen one all dressed in black I'd of got a fright

[@ghostcityshelton9378]

@@SerenitySueGraveyards If I ever get an old phone unlocked I could show you ghost shots of Monks dressed in black. Crazy that some sprite pics came out with showing a Monk or whatever was dressed in a hooded black outfit we're seen standing together looking at my phone, by the haunted lighthouse. Please don't be frightened if you actually see one= it's probably there to help you in some way= I would think. 🤘👻💖

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

That would be cool

[@ot8210]

@@ghostcityshelton9378 That would be totally cool!

[@Jkk55]

Thank you that was a beautiful place all that history too, 💜

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thanks so much Jules, wasn't it beautiful 😘

[@paulmoloney4160]

Absolutely beautiful wow

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thanks Paul ❤️

[@purplehaze5977]

What a beautiful place, i must say yourself and GV are great at the videos you have both come along so well, thanks both

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thanks Hazel, it's been a pure joy and a lot of learning too x x

[@jerryroberts4252]

What a amazingly beautiful church. Thanks for showing us. The hand work that went into building it.

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

It is an amazing building Jerry x

[@missmarple7639]

Impressive! Thank you👍👍👍

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thank you ❤️

[@jackiemack8653]

Great content Sue as usual. Glad you are safe with GV. Hope your trip home was less eventful. Beautiful windows and beautiful church. Just a side note. There is a huge organ in Luray caverns Virginia USA. The organ plays off the stalactites hanging from ceiling. I thought of that when I saw beautiful church organ you featured in your vid. God Bless thx again.

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thanks Jackie, oh wow, sounds fabulous

[@boltneck1705]

Thank you Sue for the awesome upload!

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thanks Bolt Neck

[@albertquiroz9189]

Historical place, a beautiful place 😊👍.

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

I really loved it here

[@marierowe5969]

Wonderful place ,thanks again xx from england

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thanks so much Marie ❤️

[@vickimiller6991]

Do not forget those who were history past least we will also be forgotten.

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Agree vicki

[@rrachelalma]

Such a beautiful place...... I wish I were there with you..... 💖💕This place should be maintained and protected.

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thanks Rachel, it os absolutely stunning, such beautiful workmanship

[@Sandra-dm8rd]

Looked like a bricked up entry in the mausoleum. You can see the curved brick. A beautiful place

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Yes Sandra, would be nice to see behind those bricked walls

[@michaelbedinger4121]

Beautiful church, I love the stain glass, and the family memorials. It is great that it is still in use. The Abby and mausoleum are fascinating! Both look to be in good condition. Thank you very much Sue and GV, for a very informative video. Have a great weekend.

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thanks Michael ❤️

[@michaelbedinger4121]

@@SerenitySueGraveyards You are very much welcome!

[@brendacanter9768]

What an awesome place! So glad its was restored and its in use. Could have climbed through the windows they had to get in there some how. Beautiful glass. Didn't need a time machine for this one.🙂❤️

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

We could have and we thought about it but I actually didn't as I felt we were not allowed. Now I wonder how they cut the grass in there??

[@brendacanter9768]

@@SerenitySueGraveyards maybe a goat?😃

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

I'd love to see that 😊

[@robinbarrett5301]

WOW! WOW! WOW! What a magical place. You could walk back in time. And feel like you actually, was from that time! Beautiful.

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@robinbarrett5301]

Loved it!

[@annfahy2589]

Beautiful stained glass windows ❤

[@Oldnoitall]

Wow wow

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thanks x

[@lindajoywells8074]

I stopped thr video 2 minutes in, so I could say "How Exciting " this is going to be fun.

[@shelaleon1879]

Amazing video, thank you both👍

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@annfahy2589]

Such a glorious church,so glad you found the door open 😊❤

[@ShelArmstrong]

Wow it's amazing sue thanks for❤ sharing this lovely video

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Loved this place, such a wonderful feeling in here

[@jeannettetyler9038]

So beautiful

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

It sure was Jeannette

[@patobrien6364]

All the family of Thady Quinn, last Earl of Dunraven. The family seat was Adare Castle before it was sold

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Yes Pat, Adare Manor now is owned by JP Mcmanus a very wealthy gentleman

[@markreece8904]

This is an outstanding video 👍🏻👍🏻. I appreciate you pointing out the sculptures & what it means. Thanks.

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Very welcome Mark

[@judithkowalczyk2412]

Hallo Sue, sehr interessanter Rundgang, danke

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thanks Judith ❤️

[@seamusfallon3104]

The Quin family owned Adare,in 1810 Windham Quin married a Welsh heiress Caroline Wyndham,with her large inheritance Adare Manor was built some years later. The family name thereafter was Wyndham Quin

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thanks so much Seamus, I couldn't trace them as find a grave seems to bring me to a different cemetery so was unsure who is buried in the mausoleum, appreciate it

[@michaelgoodliffe4795]

24.57 Lozenge shaped frame, is a funeral hatchment. Coat of arms of deceased person.

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Wow thanks Michael 😊

[@shaunmckenna1923]

Hello Sue , That was brilliant really enjoyed that tour. I was staying at Adare Manor a few years ago did you go and see the place , there is a pet cemetery in the grounds beautiful place to spend a weekend, Adare has to be one of the most beautiful villages in Ireland. Thanks Sue .

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

We didn't stay there Shaun, I didn't even know if you could take a look in around, what a pity, I'd of loved to see the pet cemetery, it's now owned by famous horse owner JP McManus, yes Adare is very very beautiful

[@tombaker4586]

Fantastic video, well done Tom, Belgium.

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Many thanks Tom

[@markporter-thechurchhistor6784]

Hi Serenity Sue,I came across your channel while I was watching a wee video by cemetery visitations with Jim.I will enjoy exploring the churches and old graveyards with you,as I love church history😀I have just subscribed to your channel 👍

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Ahh I know Jim, he's a friend of my channel since I started ❤️❤️ thanks so much

[@anitahicks1337]

Such a beautiful place to visit. Can u imagine having to climb those stairs everyday? They must have had very small feet & height then… 😍

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Their poor knees and back going up and down those steps

[@seritamaclellan1991]

stunning

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thank you! 😊

[@joanmatchett8100]

I checked to see if there was a live tonight, as l don't always get the notification

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thanks Joan, it will be live in 20 minutes

[@deniseatkins9407]

Wow

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

It's beautiful Denise

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Been seeing some of your shorts and your doing a great job.Just Subscribed.

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Awesome, thank you! Welcome aboard Clifford

[@tammyA206]

Amazing

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thank you, I adore the old abbeys, always get a sense of the past in here, it's a different energy to graveyards and churches

[@tracymcgrath1192]

❤❤❤❤

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thanks x

[@paulmoloney4160]

O wow i luv ur videos and I am so intrigued by this we don't know what history is in Ireland and God bless u be safe my lovely

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@andrewploessl9259]

Brings back memories, I was in that exact spot 23 years ago. Did you make it over to the ruins in the middle of the golf course nearby? There were some graves over there. I wandered over there not realizing it was a golf course when it was dark. Got a couple pictures of maybe ghosts, who knows? :)

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Hi Andrew unfortunately I didn't get over to the ruins

[@joanneoakshott5486]

❤️💙

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thanks ❤️

[@reginaduncan3714]

That bird 🦅 eagle to me

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thanks Regina ❤️

[@undinehaugen9488]

Is that Irish Gaelic writing? Way cool. That is not disrespect, but admiration.

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thanks Wendy, Just some old script, the S looks like an L makes it very hard to read, it's beautiful and I'm starting to read it easier than I used to be able. The Abbey is stunning, I could sense the Monks walking around here, praying and singing 🙏

[@thewhitewitch7691]

..AMEN…🙏🙏🙏🙏👁️👁️🤝🇱🇺

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thanks ❤️

[@dawnblake5621]

I like videos show me because I have friend that born and raise Ireland and like learn about where came from

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thank you ❤️

[@jeremywatson5690]

I have a question if you don't mind... Do you ever get creeped out or hear or see things or just feel uneasy like your being watched..? Just curious... With much love from Tulsa Oklahoma... 🍂🍁👻🍁🍂

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Yes, I have Jeremy sometimes I feel very sad, sometimes uneasy but never scared to be honest

[@WickedFelina]

I could not see an entrance to the courtyard where the graves are? There should be a doorway even if it is locked? That is a mystery. God Bless you for driving a long way, on such a cold day.

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

I know, no door way, strange. How do they cut the grass even

[@WickedFelina]

@@SerenitySueGraveyards Yes! How did they get the coffins in there and the headstones to bury them? How do they cut the grass? That is very strange. Wouldn't it be interesting if the ghosts of the monks do it at night? There has got to be an explanation? Maybe there is someone you can contact at the church offices who might tell you? Very interesting indeed!

[@agnesritchie1234]

I never seen anything like this before Sue it's amazing I not sure if there is anything like that in Scotland what is the man name in the video with you

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Hi Agnes, I've a few Abbeys in my channel here, that's grave Visitations he has a channel too

[@agnesritchie1234]

@@SerenitySueGraveyards Thank you Sue I will watch the other videos about the Abbey's

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thanks ❤️

[@harrythewoollyman]

So lovely, but so gloomy

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

I loved it Harry x

[@DennisSalonga-o8b]

📺📺📺📺😭😭💫🎈

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thanks

[@lindajoywells8074]

Wonder if there was an anchorute chamber

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

I didn't see any reference to an anchorite cell during research

[@juancarlosmendozaduarte3752]

Está iglesia de San Nicolás es protestante verdad?

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Hi, we have so many church's named after St. Nicholas some Catholic, some Protestant

[@1952jodianne]

Wyndham is pronounced "windum", just like wisdom, but with an "n" rather than "s".

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thanks White Devil, never heard of the name before x x

[@annfahy2589]

Wattle& daub

[@susiepittman601]

You were whispering out of respect for the dead.

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

I was thought to do that as a child x x