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Moor Abbey Franciscan friary was founded in the 13th century in County Tipperary. It is today a National Monument.
The ruined church consists of a nave and chancel, separated by a tall bell-tower. In the chancel is a double piscina. Beside the doorway in the north wall of the chancel is a font.
Moor Abbey was established by Donnchadh Cairprech Ó Briain, King of Thomond 1210–42. In 1471 a new church was constructed at the site, but burned down in 1472. The buildings that survive today date from that period.
In 1541 the friary was dissolved and later became the property of John, brother of James FitzGerald, 14th Earl of Desmond.

A National Monument in the Republic of Ireland is a structure or site, the preservation of which has been deemed to be of national importance and therefore worthy of state protection. If the land adjoining the monument is essential to protect it, this land may also be protected.
A list of the monuments can be found at Link