Kylemore Abbey

About this place

Kylemore Abbey (Irish: Mainistir na Coille Móire) is a Benedictine Monastery founded in 1920 on the grounds of Kylemore Castle, in Connemara, County Galway, Ireland. The Abbey was founded for Benedictine nuns who fled Belgium in the First World War. Since 2022, it has belonged to the English Benedictine Congregation. Under The Kylemore Trust, it continues its mission as a Benedictine monastery, holding Kylemore and its spiritual mission, natural and built heritage in trust for the Irish nation. Kylemore Abbey also operates as one of Ireland's leading visitor attractions.

Visitor Information

Admission

Paid

Opening hours

10:00-18:00

Getting There & Parking

Kylemore Abbey is located in County Galway, roughly 82 km (1h 10m drive) from Galway and 309 km (4h 35m) from Dublin. The nearest public car park is 262 m away (Free). Nearby highlights within a short drive include Doughruagh South Top (0.8 km away).