Beautiful Kylemoor Abbey

We’re packing up from our tiny rooms in Galway today. It’s been a great location, so central and great pubs and music all around. Apart from Karry’s bed issues, we’ve managed very well in this little space. It will be nice to be able to spread out again today though when we get to Donegal.

Our stop on the way is Kylemore Abbey. A Benedictine monastery set on 1,000 acres of mountainside in Connemara. A photo of this abbey keeps coming up on Graham’s feed so he is keen to see it. Driving up to the Abbey you’re met with a stunning view of it over the lake. The castle is beautiful outside and inside, the history is fascinating and the surrounding landscape stunning. We also loved the Victorian garden. The pretty little gothic church here is under renovation but it is lovely too.

We spent longer at the abbey than we intended and then had a long drive to get to Donegal. Lovely little cottage here up on the hill with three bedrooms. Once we settled in we headed into town for some easy cheeseboard supplies for dinner. We’re looking forward to exploring Donegal tomorrow.Read more