The village of Kilconnell is picturesquely situated beside the groves and woodlands of The Abbey.

The Abbey of Kilconnell was built between the years of 1340 and 1400 by the O’Kelly’s and O’Donnellans of Hymany.
The Abbey was occupied by the Franciscan Friars. There were seven beautiful cut stone altars including a high altar.
There was also a tower rising to a height of one hundred and eight feet and there was also a large bell on top of the tower with a silver tongue that could be heard seven miles away.
The door frames and window frames were made of cut stone and are still to be seen.
The Abbey was unroofed by Ginkel’s soldiers after the battle of Aughrim in the year of 1691.
The Friars were then driven out of it and had to take refuge in (Monabrugha) or the Friars bog by which it is known today.
There is also an old well to be seen there where the Friars used to get water.
It is called the “Lantern.” When the Friars were leaving they blessed it and it never dries any year.
The remains of the Abbey are well preserved and almost complete.