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Kylemore Abbey And Victorian Walled Garden
Your adventure along the Wild Atlantic Way building. The Abbey became renowned for its
would not be complete without a visit to International Girls Boarding School which was in
Kylemore Abbey and Victorian Walled existence until just a few years ago.
Garden, a national treasure nestled in the heart Our six-acre Victorian Walled Garden may well
of Connemara. Kylemore has been home to the rank as your top discovery along the Wild Atlantic
Benedictine Order of nuns since 1920. Today the Way. This stunning garden is restored and operated
nuns live and work in Kylemore and welcome to heritage standards using only Victorian plants
visitors from around the world. and gardening methods. To many people the
The majestic Abbey was built by Mitchell Henry Garden stands out as the highlight of their trip to
in 1868 as an elaborate gift for his beloved wife, the West of Ireland
Margaret. Mitchell Henry was a businessman, On the estate you will find our award winning
surgeon, politician and social reformer who Mitchells Café as well as a delightful Tea House
transformed this area of bogland in the desolate located just outside the walls of our Victorian
west into a virtual paradise of comfort and Garden. Avail of our shuttle bus to transport you
innovation. The Henrys referred to Kylemore as ‘the between the Abbey and Gardens or take your time
nesting place of their family’ and enjoyed an idyllic to stroll along our beautiful tree lined avenues.
but all too brief life here with their nine children. Complimentary History talks given by our expert
Tragically, Margaret died at the age of 45 while on guides take place three times a day in the Abbey.
holiday to Egypt in 1874.
Hidden in the woods, not far from the Abbey, For children, we have play items dotted along the
you will find the stunning Gothic Church built in avenues, colouring in the restaurant and the chance
memory of Margaret Henry. Today this beautiful to make a wish at an authentic Giants wishing stone!
building is fully restored and open to the public. Don’t miss this opportunity to visit one of Ireland’s
You may be lucky enough to encounter one of most breath taking sights and join the many people
the many choral performances that take place in around the world who keep a special place for
this unique setting throughout the year. A little Kylemore in their hearts.
further along the avenue sits the Mausoleum where
Margaret and Mitchell Henry are interred. In 1903
the estate was sold to the flamboyant but reckless,
9th Duke of Manchester who lived here until 1913.
Since the arrival of the Benedictine nuns, Kylemore
Abbey has had a more secure path although a
huge fire, in 1959, did cause major damage to the
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Your adventure along the Wild Atlantic Way building. The Abbey became renowned for its
would not be complete without a visit to International Girls Boarding School which was in
Kylemore Abbey and Victorian Walled existence until just a few years ago.
Garden, a national treasure nestled in the heart Our six-acre Victorian Walled Garden may well
of Connemara. Kylemore has been home to the rank as your top discovery along the Wild Atlantic
Benedictine Order of nuns since 1920. Today the Way. This stunning garden is restored and operated
nuns live and work in Kylemore and welcome to heritage standards using only Victorian plants
visitors from around the world. and gardening methods. To many people the
The majestic Abbey was built by Mitchell Henry Garden stands out as the highlight of their trip to
in 1868 as an elaborate gift for his beloved wife, the West of Ireland
Margaret. Mitchell Henry was a businessman, On the estate you will find our award winning
surgeon, politician and social reformer who Mitchells Café as well as a delightful Tea House
transformed this area of bogland in the desolate located just outside the walls of our Victorian
west into a virtual paradise of comfort and Garden. Avail of our shuttle bus to transport you
innovation. The Henrys referred to Kylemore as ‘the between the Abbey and Gardens or take your time
nesting place of their family’ and enjoyed an idyllic to stroll along our beautiful tree lined avenues.
but all too brief life here with their nine children. Complimentary History talks given by our expert
Tragically, Margaret died at the age of 45 while on guides take place three times a day in the Abbey.
holiday to Egypt in 1874.
Hidden in the woods, not far from the Abbey, For children, we have play items dotted along the
you will find the stunning Gothic Church built in avenues, colouring in the restaurant and the chance
memory of Margaret Henry. Today this beautiful to make a wish at an authentic Giants wishing stone!
building is fully restored and open to the public. Don’t miss this opportunity to visit one of Ireland’s
You may be lucky enough to encounter one of most breath taking sights and join the many people
the many choral performances that take place in around the world who keep a special place for
this unique setting throughout the year. A little Kylemore in their hearts.
further along the avenue sits the Mausoleum where
Margaret and Mitchell Henry are interred. In 1903
the estate was sold to the flamboyant but reckless,
9th Duke of Manchester who lived here until 1913.
Since the arrival of the Benedictine nuns, Kylemore
Abbey has had a more secure path although a
huge fire, in 1959, did cause major damage to the
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