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old abbey graveyard

is located where the Eske River flows into Donegal Bay the Old Abbey stood for more than two centuries despite being ransacked, burned and ravaged. It finally faced abandonment during the early years of the 17th century.
Built by Hugh O’Donnell in 1474, the abbey now only exists as ruins, but the south transept, various areas of the cloisters, and the choir areas are still visible. The nearby graveyard bears evidence of burials occurring for more than a century after the abbey was abandoned.
Info courtesy of this is donegal website

The view is from the Donegal Bank Trail, a 3.2km out and back trail.

the video is 1:21 long

St. Mary's of the Visitation Cemetery

The cemetery sits on a hill not far from the church.  It is a very beautiful and peaceful location.