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Kylemore Abbey
Connemara
Galway
Phone: 95 41146
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Kylemore Abbey, founded on the grounds of Kylemore Castle, is the oldest of the Irish Benedictine Abbeys. The Benedictine Order, who have lived here since 1920, have a long history and were founded in Belgium in 1665. The nuns fled Belgium in WWI and took up home in the former castle in 1920.
The building itself was built between 1863 and 1868 for a Manchester politician by the name of Mitchell Henry. Both he and his wife are buried here. Important fearures of Kylemore Abbey include the neo Gothic church which was build between 1877 and 1881 in memory of Mitchell's wife, a miniature replica of Norwich Cathedral, complete with a crypt and a Victorian walled garden which is located about 1 mile from the Abbey.
Kylemore Abbey is also a girls boarding school under the tuition of the Benedictine nuns. The school will unfortunately close in 2010.
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Restaurant
Craft Shop
Description
Description
Set in the heart of Connemara, this unique Abbey offers the warmth and hospitality of its peaceful environs to visitors from all over the world. Its enchanting history is interpreted in detail in various rooms at the Abbey.
Just a short walk from the Abbey lies the church, a fine model of Gothic architecture. It is a cathedral in miniature, and well worth a visit.
A stroll in the tranquil grounds, a gift purchased in our delightful shop, and a meal in the restaurant, all combine to make a visit to Kylemore Abbey a memorable one.
Restaurant
Restaurant
Relax in the spacious and comfortable restaurant, sample the best of home cooking where much of the produce comes from the Abbey farm and garden, or take something home from our own range of preserves.
The restaurant is open every day in season. Special facilities are available for groups.
A warm welcome awaits you.
Restaurant telephone number – 095 41448
Craft Shop
Craft Shop
Experience the delight of shopping in the finest Craft shop in Connemara, where you can choose from a superb range of quality Irish goods.
Woven textiles, men's and women's fashion goods, sweaters, accessories, ceramics, leather goods, metal works, jewellery and books are just a sample of the wide selection of goods which can be bought or sent by mail order from this shop of unique charm.
Visitors will welcome the opportunity to see the distinctive Abbey pottery being made, decorated and fired in the studio. The artists try to reflect something of the richness of the Connemara landscape in their choice of colour and design.
A wide range of pieces is available to choose from and can be bought as single items or as part of a collection.
Craft shop telephone number – 095 41437
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