drumlane

The oldest building on the site is a round Tower with round-headed door way and windows.
On the north face, about six feet above the ground, are much weathered carvings of birds (cock and hen?). Beside the tower stands a medieval church, possibly late 13th century in date, though much altered in the 15th century.

The west doorway preserves some fine stonework. Unusual features are the heads (probably 15th century) of bishops or abbots, a king and others on the outer side of the door and windows. The first monastery here was founded in the Early Christian period, but in medieval times it was taken over by the Augustinian Canons from Kells.

In 1431 an appeal was made for alms to build a cloister and refectory, and some of the church probably dates from this period of building.
The western half of the church, however, may at least part date from the 17th century.