Adare Friary

Adare Friary
Monastery information
Other namesBlack Abbey
OrderOrder of Saint Augustine
DenominationChurch of Ireland
Established1316
Dedicated toSt Nicholas
Controlled churchesSt Nicholas' Church
Architecture
StatusActive
Heritage designationNational Monument of Ireland
Designated date2008
StyleGothic
Groundbreakingc.1300
Completion datec.1870
Site
LocationAdare, County Limerick
CountryIreland
Public accessyes

The Adare Friary, located in Adare, County Limerick, Ireland, formerly known as the "Black Abbey", is an Augustinian Friary founded in 1316 by the Earl of Kildare. It is now known as "St. Nicholas' Church of Ireland" parish church, and St Nicholas' National School. It is a nationally ranked building in the NIAH register.