Adare Friary
| Monastery information | |
|---|---|
| Other names | Black Abbey |
| Order | Order of Saint Augustine |
| Denomination | Church of Ireland |
| Established | 1316 |
| Dedicated to | St Nicholas |
| Controlled churches | St Nicholas' Church |
| Architecture | |
| Status | Active |
| Heritage designation | National Monument of Ireland |
| Designated date | 2008 |
| Style | Gothic |
| Groundbreaking | c.1300 |
| Completion date | c.1870 |
| Site | |
| Location | Adare, County Limerick |
| Country | Ireland |
| Public access | yes |
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.