Sean Ross Abbey is located south of Roscrea in County Tipperary, Ireland. It is a convent where St. Anne's Special School is operated by the Sisters of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary. A monastery is believed to located here in the 6th century.

From 1930 through 1970 it was a home for unwed mothers. Babies were born here while many died here. Yet others were adopted. Many were adopted by couples from the United States of America. Sean Ross Abbey was the subject of the book "The Lost Child of Philomena Lee", written by Martin Sixsmith. It was also the subject of the highly acclaimed film "Philomena" based on the book.