A drive-and-walk trail through the Collon area of Co. Louth, linking Ireland's first Cistercian abbey with the Tudor-Gothic parish church and Georgian temple of the village that grew up in its shadow. Old Mellifont Abbey sits about 4km south of Collon village itself, so this trail spans a short drive between stops rather than a single continuous walk. Looking for things to do in Collon? Start here — no car, no ticket, no booking.
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Stops on This Trail
Old Mellifont Abbey
Collon Church
Oriel Temple
For Schools
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