Quin Abbey – Ennis Friary loop from Ennis

Quin Abbey – Ennis Friary loop from Ennis

Moderate

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Quin Abbey – Ennis Friary loop from Ennis

03:08

65.2km

310m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 3, 2026

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After 10.8 km for 331 m

After 63.8 km for 203 m

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Train Station

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11.0 km

Quin Abbey

Highlight • Historical Site

Looking to the north from the bridge you will see the impressive Quin Abbey. The abbey was built between 1402 and 1433 by Sioda Cam MacNamara, for Fathers Purcell and …

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24.9 km

Archaeological Site

63.4 km

Ennis Friary

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Ennis Friary has been the focal point of the city since the 13th century. It served as a Franciscan monastery, seat of the Kings of Thomond, court and prison.

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63.9 km

Views of St. Columba’s Church of Ireland

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This stretch of Ennis' Riverwalk provides excellent views across Post Office Field's greenery towards St Columba's Church of Ireland. This fine example of Gothic revival architecture was built between 1868 and 1871 and designed by Francis Bindon.

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64.6 km

Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul, Ennis

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The first Mass was said in the Cathedral of St Peter & St Paul in 1842 after 14 years of slow construction progress and financial difficulties. Even then, the building …

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