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CA THAL CRIMMINS AR CHITE C T 2 CONSERVATION PLAN ON THE GOTHICK MEMORIAL CHURCH FOR THE KYLEMORE TRUST www. architect.crimmins.ie

The information gathering stage included examination of the many previous Abbey attracted the daughters of the Irish nobility, both as students and 1872 Mitchell Henry commences laying out of Victorian Walled Gardens.
reports on the site, including the previous conservation Plan for the Abbey, the postulants, and enjoyed the patronage of many influential Irish families living in 1874 Death of Margaret Henry on holiday in Egypt.
materials report by Jason Bolton, 2004 structural report by Dermot Nolan exile. At the request of King James II the nuns moved to Great Ship St, Dublin in 1875 Construction of Mausoleum.
Structural Engineer and historic building consultant and various other reports 1688. However, they returned to Ypres following James’s defeat at the Battle of the 1877 Construction of Gothic Church commences.
and documents. . Various sources were consulted in the Irish Architectural Boyne in 1690. The Community left Ypres after the Abbey was destroyed in the 1881 Opening of the Gothic Church.
Archive and other repositories including National Library of Ireland, University early days of the First World War. The community first took refuge in England. 1886 Henry retires from politics.
College Dublin, Architectural Library, and Archaeological Survey of Ireland. From 1916 the nuns had been searching around Ireland for a suitable building in 1893 Construction of Electricity Generator. 1903 Kylemore Castle sold to
Historic information on the Abbey and Estate was obtained by consulting books, which to establish a community and school. They first settled in Macmine Castle Duke and Duchess of Manchester.
pamphlets, news clippings, web sites and other archival materials relating to the in Co Wexford but it proved too small for the requirements of the Abbey and 1903 - 1904 The Manchesters carry out alterations to the Castle
Kylemore Estate. Copies of archival photographs, prints and drawings were school. After searching for a more suitable site they bought Kylemore Castle and 1913 The Duke and Duchess’ mortgage foreclosed.
obtained, as were copies of various cartographic records. Previous conservation the associated lands in 1920. They were forced to sell Kylemore.
reports, architectural and archaeological inventories and databases were also 1914 The Castle is taken over by Earnest John Fawke.
consulted. 3.0 Understanding The Site Destruction of Monastery of Irish Dames of Ypres.
1916 Opening of Monastery in Macmine Castle, Wexford.
The Gothic Memorial Church were recorded photographically. Tim Foley, 1920 Irish Dames of Ypres purchase of Kylemore Abbey and lands.
Conservation Architect who worked on the Gothick Church was consulted.
1923 Opening of Girls Boarding School.
Unfortunately all his records on the church were destroyed in a flood. While 3.1 Local Context. 1920s Opening of a Guest House in the abbey
repair works have been carried out in the past there are no planning files listed
with Galway County Council in connection with the church. 1930 The school was expanded with the addition of new classrooms and
Connemara in west Galway has long been regarded as one of the most beautiful, dormitories and alterations to the existing classrooms.
At the 11th hour, a few days before this document was to be submitted the Colum wild and unspoilt landscapes in Ireland. The constantly changing light and The Estate was reduced to 1500 acres.
O’Riordan, CEO of Irish Architectural Archive emailed the Foley Buchan Kane scenery has also attracted generations of artists, writers and musicians such as 1932 Statue of Sacred Heart erected on Duchruach Mountain.
drawings copies of which are contained in the appendices of this report Oscar Wilde, J. M. Synge, Paul Henry, and Frederick William Burton amongst 1959 Large sections of Abbey destroyed by fire.
others. Hall’s Ireland by Mr & Mrs. Hall was published between 1841 and 1843 and Closure of Guest House.
Stage 2:
described Connemara as sublime though savage. Savage because of the vagaries 1960 Restoration of the castle following the fire of the previous year.
The review stage identified threats to the significance of Gothic Memorial Church of the climate and because it has also traditionally been one of the poorer areas The works included a new School extension.
gaps in the understanding of the place, policies to guide continuing issues and of Ireland and was heavily affected by famine and emigration. It was through the English Language Summer School for 5 years.
recommendations and implementation. Mitchell Henry and the Kylemore Estate that the surrounding region began to 1975 Gift Shop and Pottery opened.
recover. late 1980s dry rot and the failure of parts of the roof noted. Works were carried out
Limitations of Study to address the dry rot and roof and the main hall and some of the
Today it contains spectacular scenery characterized by the Twelve Ben Mountains,
This is primarily an architectural conservation assessment of the Gothic sweeping valleys of blanket bog land and lakes. These have attracted tourists and reception rooms were restored
Memorial Church . It does not include an assessment of habitats, flora and fauna 1991 The Benedictine Community commenced food production, including
on the estate. fishermen for generations and Hall refers to the presence of anglers in his jams.
account. The blanket bog and woods of the Kylemore Estate and the Connemara
A full drawn survey is not included but copies of recently acquired drawings as National Park to the south are a haven for wild flora and fauna as well as visitors. 1993 Abbey partially opened to the public. The shop and tearooms were
enlarged to cater for increasing numbers of visitors.
noted above are included.
Launch of Tree Sponsorship programme by the Benedictine community.
3.2 Outline Chronology 10,000 trees planted on the Kylemore estate.
1995 Re-opening of Gothic Church by President Mary Robinson.
Heritage and Environment Award received.
2.0 The Irish Benedictine Nuns c 480 St. Benedict Born. 1996 Irish Architecture Regional Award (RIAl) received for neo-Gothic
c 529 The monastery at Monte Cassino in Italy was established by St Benedict.
Memorial Church.
To have an understanding of the site at Kylemore in the context of this Plan it is 7th c. Rule of St Benedict observed in Ireland. 2000 Reopening of Victorian Walled Gardens and new garden teahouse.
necessary to also have an understanding of the Benedictine ethos, the Rule of St 9th c. Many of the original Benedictine monasteries were destroyed.
2001 Kylemore Abbey Victorian Walled Garden receives Europa Nostra Award.
Benedict, the deep involvement of the Nuns and the Abbey with the environment, 12th c. Further Benedictine Houses founded in Ireland, including Fore Abbey. 2003 Galway County Heritage Award.
the role and way of life of the nuns, the rhythm of their day. 1537 The beginning of the Suppression of the Monasteries in Ireland. 2004 Galway County Council Heritage Awards
1598 Lady Mary Percy founded a monastery in Brussels.
Distinction - Kylemore Abbey Victorian Walled Garden.
1665 Benedictine Community founded in Ypres, Belgium. 2009 The community commences production of Kylemore soaps and creams.
1682 The Ypres monastery is given over to the Irish. 2010 The closure of the school.
2.1 History of The Community 1689 The order invited to set up Abbey in Dublin by King James II. 2019 Works to St Josephs
They Settle in Ship Street.
1690 The Community returned to Ypres following Battle of the Boyne. 2019 The restoration of the fabric of , and the re-opening of the Abbey
Following the suppression of religious houses in the British Isles, Lady Mary Percy 1849 Mitchell Henry and his wife visit Connemara. 2020 New Monastery commenced on site
founded a monastery in Brussels in 1598. A number of other Benedictine houses 1855 Mr Eastwood acquired Addergoole and demolished the old village. 4 December, the Benedictine nuns of Kylemore Abbey will mark 100 years
were founded from the one at Brussels. These included Cambray in France (now of our living tradition of faith in Connemara
He builds Addergoole House, a gate lodge, and barn and diverts the river.
Stanbrook in England) and at Ghent (now Oulton Abbey) in Staffordshire. The 1862 Mitchell Henry leases Kylemore Lodge.
Benedictine nuns of Ghent in turn founded several Benedictine Houses, including 1866 Mitchell Henry buys Kylemore Lodge and the adjoining lands. 3.3 Cartographic Record
the monastery at Ypres. The community of nuns was founded in Ypres, Belgium,
in 1665. The house was formally made over to the Irish nation in 1682. The 1867 - 1871 Construction of Kylemore Castle. The 1841 first edition Ordnance Survey map of Galway shows few buildings in the

1868 Henry purchases of Addergoole House and Farm.
purpose of the Abbey at Ypres was to provide an education and religious 1872 Mitchell Henry elected Home Rule MP for Galway. environs of Pollacappul and Kylemore Loughs. Of note is the road, which ran
community for Irish women during times of persecution here in Ireland. Ypres