Jerpoint Abbey
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Jerpoint Abbey is a ruined Cistercian abbey, founded in the second half of the 12th century in County Kilkenny, Ireland. It is located 2.5 km south west of Thomastown on the R448 regional road. There
East front of Jerpoint Abbey
Abbey ruins from above
The Cloister Arcade
Rory O'Tunney's signature on the Walsh-Butler tomb (upside down)
William Carrigan
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William Carrigan was an Irish Roman Catholic priest and historian, who was appointed canon of the Diocese of Ossory.
Jerpoint Abbey
…effigy tomb is still well preserved and next to that of Felix is William, Bishop of Cork, also known as William of Jerpoint. His crozier, according to Carrigan, is an exact copy of Bishop Ledrede's at St. Canice's Cathedral. These two were the only monks from Jerpoint "ever elevated to the Episcopal dignity…
Memorial to Rev William Carrigan in Ballyfoyle, County Kilkenny
Plaque to Carrigan in Durrow