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Kylemore Abbey Blesses its Twentieth Abbess, Mother Karol OConnell OSB.
6 Nov 2024
Yesterday, November 5th, Kylemore Abbey saw the Blessing of its twentieth Abbess, Mother Karol O’Connell OSB. Elected to the role on September 25th, 2024, The Archbishop of Tuam, Fr. Francis Duffy, blessed Mother Karol as part of a special Mass in the Monastic Church in the Monastery of the Immaculate Conception at Kylemore Abbey. Kylemore’s…
Commemorating 150 Years Since the Passing of Margaret Henry, the inspiration behind the construction of Kylemore Abbey.
4 Dec 2024
December 4, 2024, marks the 150th anniversary of the untimely passing of Margaret Henry, the woman in whose honour Kylemore Castle and Estate were built. To commemorate this significant occasion, the Benedictine Community and members of the Kylemore Team will lay a wreath from the Victorian Walled Garden at the mausoleum where Margaret rests in…
The Benedictine nuns of Kylemore Abbey and Celebrated Composer Patrick Cassidy Unveil The Kylemore Magnificat
5 Dec 2024
The Benedictine nuns of Kylemore Abbey are pleased to share the release of “The Kylemore Magnificat,” a new and evocative setting of the Magnificat commissioned by the nuns from internationally renowned, Irish composer, Patrick Cassidy. This remarkable work was commissioned by the Benedictine Community as an expression of gratitude for the support of friends and…
Headford Lace Project at Kylemore Abbey
12 Feb 2025
Members of Headford Lace Project were delighted to accept an invitation from Abbess Karol O’Connell and the Benedictine sisters to participate in a day of craft at Kylemore Abbey on St. Brigid’s Day, Feb 1, 2025. In celebration of the feast day traditional rush crosses were woven and lace was made. The crosses were presented…
Sr. Maire Hickey OSB
24 Feb 2025
It is with great sadness that the monastic community announces the death of Sr. Maire Hickey OSB. Former Abbess of the Benedictine communities of Kylemore Abbey and of Abtei St. Scholastika, Dinklage, Germany and late of Clontarf, Dublin. February 23rd 2025, Sr. Maire passed peacefully at the Monastery of the Immaculate Conception, Kylemore Abbey in…
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