Legends Close to Jerpoint Abbey, at Newtown Jerpoint, are the ruins of a church where a local legend places the grave of Saint Nicholas. People William of Jerpoint, was elected Bishop of Cork in March 1265 until November 1266. See also List of abbeys and priories in Ireland (County Kilkenny) Notes References . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1180 establishments in Ireland Tourist attractions in County Kilkenny Buildings and structures in County Kilkenny Cistercian monasteries in the Republic of Ireland Religion in County Kilkenny Religious organizations established in the 1180s Ruins in the Republic of Ireland Christian monasteries established in the 12th century National Monuments in County Kilkenny FitzPatrick dynasty Civil parishes of County Kilkenny Knocktopher