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Murroe, County Limerick, Ireland

Glenstal Abbey

What it is

A Benedictine abbey and boarding school in County Limerick, founded in 1927 in the Barrington family's castle and estate.

What it needs

Ahead of its 2027 centenary the abbey asks for regular gifts, larger donations to the Glenstal Development Fund for capital projects, and bequests, saying the estate and buildings need investment and upgrading. A four-year restoration of the castle exterior has been completed, and 2026-2027 is set aside for planning further work on the campus.

Before you act. No target figure is published; the next projects are still being planned.

Sources

Last checked 8 November 2026. Parts of this entry could not be fully confirmed; see the note above. Responsible body: Glenstal Abbey Trust.

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Status
Appeal open
Community
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Order
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Founded
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Status
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Works cost
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Community
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Order
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Founded
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