Clane Abbey
The Abbey in Clane was built on the site of one of Ireland’s oldest monasteries, said to be founded by St. Ailbe around 520 AD. It hosted the famous Synod of Clane in 1162 and was the Church of Ireland’s home until a new church was built in Millicent in 1883.
The building fell into disrepair – the roof caved in and some of the walls partially collapsed. In the 1970s, however, the tower was made safe, and in the 1980s under the stewardship of Clane Community Council the building was restored and ultimately reopened as a Community Centre – a valuable new amenity for the community.
The grounds of the Abbey have recently been landscaped into a Garden of Remembrance. An information board and plaques record those buried on the site, as well as a surprising number of remarkable people associated with Clane.
Hiring the Abbey
The hire of the Abbey Community Centre is available for once-off and recurring bookings.
The main hall features removable seating and a stage with a capacity for 160 people. The kitchenette, toilets, and ancillary spaces are off the main hall, accessible via the picturesque Garden of Remembrance.
Pre-arranged bookings can be for any time of day, 7 days a week, at a €15 hourly rate. Evidence of appropriate public liability insurance is required before a booking is confirmed.
Some of the key ongoing bookings for the Abbey are listed below. For further enquiries, please get in touch with Pádraig at 086 865 8262 or email ClaneCommunityCouncil@gmail.com.
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