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Support Kylemore Abbey’s New Benedictine Monastery
The Benedictine nuns of Kylemore have embarked on the most important project in their history: the construction of a new, purpose-built Monastery. This will provide a home for their growing monastic community and a residential Retreat and Spiritual Education Centre for visitors to share the sacred space of their lives through short courses and retreats.
Monastery construction started in September 2019 and was due for completion in December 2020 in time for the centenary of the Benedictine nuns at Kylemore. Covid-19 has delayed the project, but Kylemore remains committed to delivery of this historic project: first monastery in Ireland built for a community of Benedictine women in over 400 years.
There are 3 ways to make a gift to Kylemore
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Leave a Legacy
The decisions you make about your Will or Estate are very important and deeply personal. Please take time to discuss your wishes with loved ones, and to consult your solicitor. If you are considering including Kylemore’s new Monastery in your Will, your gift will make a lasting difference by continuing the work of the Benedictine nuns of Kylemore Abbey.
Your legacy will help:
Build a new Monastery for the growing Benedictine community at Kylemore Abbey
Nurture spiritual faith through retreats for pilgrims at the new Monastery’s Retreat CentreContinue Kylemore’s Benedictine tradition as a special place of spiritual peace, beauty, and heritage
Leaving a Legacy
Donate by Cheque or Direct Debit
You can make a gift to Kylemore by Cheque or Direct Debit
Donate by Cheque
To donate by cheque, please make cheque payable to ‘The Kylemore Trust’.
Cheques can be posted to:
The Kylemore Trust,
Kylemore Abbey, Connemara,
Co. Galway H91 VR90, Ireland.
Donate by Direct Debit
To donate by Direct Debit, download, complete, and return the SEPA Form (Download SEPA Direct Debit Form)
Send the completed form to:
The Kylemore Trust,
Kylemore Abbey, Connemara,
Co. Galway H91 VR90, Ireland.
Tax Efficient Giving
Philanthropic gifts to Kylemore are tax relievable. Tax relief related to charitable giving varies by country. This website provides some general guidance on tax relief. All donors are encouraged to seek professional financial advice specific to their circumstances.
The Kylemore Trust is a registered charity, Registered Charity No. 20071394 and CHY (Revenue) No.18550.
Kylemore Abbey’s New Monastery
This historic new monastery will be a spiritual haven for visitors and a home for the faith community of Kylemore. It will provide:
- Places for contemplative solitude and prayer for nuns and visitors
- Residential retreat and spiritual education centre
- Dedicated Novitiate space and residential accommodation for nuns
- Chapter room – a formal meeting room for the Benedictine community
- Library and Archive space
- Kitchen and Dining areas
- Visitors’ Area, welcoming guests and those interested in the spiritual life of Kylemore.
Conservation of Kylemore Abbey
Since 1920 the Benedictine community have been committed stewards of the built and natural heritage of Kylemore. In recent decades, they led major programmes to refurbish the unique Gothic Church and restore the Victorian Walled Gardens.
Building on that work, Kylemore Trust has undertaken a major review of the conservation requirements of the Estate, with funding support from the Heritage Council, the Irish Georgian Society. This Conservation Plan will support the delivery of a major programme for Kylemore Abbey, including improvements in access for people with disabilities.