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Kylemore Abbey

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    June 23, 2023

    Great how the monastery is reflected in the lake.

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      September 28, 2022

      With its lakes, mountains and windswept cliffs, the region exudes an austere beauty. The history of Kylemore Abbey, both Castle and Abbey, is remarkable because the threads of destiny of the residents of Kylemore Abbey weave a fascinating story over 150 years. It contains happiness and romance as well as courage, but also sadness. Mitchell and Margaret Henry were also so taken with Connemara and especially Kylemore on their honeymoon in the 1850's that they returned years later. Mitchell Henry had inherited and acquired land on which to build a wonderful fairytale castle at Kylemore Abbey for his wife Margaret. After hard blows of fate, Kylemore Abbey was sold, and from 1920 it served as a monastic home for Benedictine nuns.

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        September 12, 2023

        It's the highlight there, even if you don't go into the abbey, the backdrop with the lake and mountains in the background is very beautiful.

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