THE HEART OF KYLEMORE —When the Benedictine community arrived from Ypres in 1920, their mission was to build a monastic life at the heart of Kylemore. For over a century, the Sisters have lived, worked, and prayed here — sharing their contemplative way of life and the Benedictine values of love, hospitality, and stewardship. This Benedict Week, we share a glimpse into daily life at Kylemore. For the Benedictine nuns, community is at the heart of it all. Join us this week as we celebrate Benedict

Kylemore Abbey is full of historical innovative advancements! History Guide, Gerritt Nuckton give us a brief history on just two of the many interesting artefacts in Kylemore Abbey, the Castle's summoning board and the Abbey's manual switchboard☎️ #KylemoreAbbey #Connemara #History | Kylemore Abbey

Kylemore Abbey at sunset. A Benedictine monastery founded on the grounds of Kylemore Castle. Connemara sunny summer evening aerial landscape. Famous tourist attraction in County Galway, Ireland.

Kylemore Abbey at sunset. A Benedictine monastery founded on the grounds of Kylemore Castle. Connemara sunny summer evening aerial landscape. County Galway, Ireland. Speed ramp effect.

Aerial sunny sunset view of Pollacapall Lough. On its shore famous Kylemore Abbey is located, a Benedictine monastery founded on the grounds of Kylemore Castle. Connemara, County Galway, Ireland.