Guidebook for Borris
Food Scene
Clashganny House Restaurant
excellent Chef. nice and friendly place
Barrows Keep
Good quality food and very good wine selection
Sightseeing
Duiske Abbey is a 13th century gothic and romanesque abbey founded by the Norman Lord William Marshall. It is one of the first, largest and possibly the finest Cistercian monastery in Ireland. It was dissolved in 1536 by King Henry VIII and fell into ruin. It was reestablished in 1812 and restoration as an early Cistercian monastery was completed in the 1980s where 13th century stonework can still be seen. It is currently the parish church.
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Duiske Abbey
Main StreetDuiske Abbey is a 13th century gothic and romanesque abbey founded by the Norman Lord William Marshall. It is one of the first, largest and possibly the finest Cistercian monastery in Ireland. It was dissolved in 1536 by King Henry VIII and fell into ruin. It was reestablished in 1812 and restoration as an early Cistercian monastery was completed in the 1980s where 13th century stonework can still be seen. It is currently the parish church.
Arts & Culture
The McMurrough Kavanaghs have lived in Borris House for 16 generations since the 1500s. Members of this ancient family were High Kings of Leinster and on a tour of Borris House you will learn of some interesting family members down through the years. This 650 acre walled private park and woodland is the centrepiece of Borris village. It is an exclusive wedding venue and home to several boutique festivals throughout the year.
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Borris House
The McMurrough Kavanaghs have lived in Borris House for 16 generations since the 1500s. Members of this ancient family were High Kings of Leinster and on a tour of Borris House you will learn of some interesting family members down through the years. This 650 acre walled private park and woodland is the centrepiece of Borris village. It is an exclusive wedding venue and home to several boutique festivals throughout the year.
Essentials
Centra Borris
Main StreetOpen 7am to 8pm Monday to Saturday, 10am to 7pm Sunday