Mellifont Abbey, Collon, Co. Louth, Ireland, is home to a community of monks.

We live monastic life according to the Rule of St Benedict in the Cistercian tradition (O.C.S.O.).

In response to a personal vocation or calling from the Lord, we dedicate ourselves to the worship of God in a hidden life within the monastery. In prayer and work, silence and community life, solitude and hospitality, in obedience, humility and joyful penitence, we seek God, follow Christ, and grow in love under the guidance of the Holy Spirit. Daily we praise the divine majesty and intercede for the needs of the world.

Please browse these pages to learn more about our monastic values, work, and liturgy; about the history of our community since 1142; about a vocation as a monk; or about coming for a retreat in our guest house.