Whispers from Murrisk Abbey: Augustinian Ruins on Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way

In this episode of Whispering Stones, Bernice Cooke explores Murrisk Abbey in County Mayo, a 15th-century Augustinian friary nestled along the shores of Clew Bay beneath Croagh Patrick. Founded in 1456 and steeped in legend, reform, and Reformation-era upheaval, this medieval Irish ruin may stand on the site of an earlier church linked to Saint Patrick himself. Discover the stories behind its founders, its striking Gothic features, and the mystery hidden within its name — whether “marsh by the sea” or something far older. A brief, atmospheric journey into Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way and one of Mayo’s most peaceful historic sites. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.