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“Kylemore Abbey” Frommer's
“Kylemore Abbey” Fodors.com
“The tragic tale of Kylemore Abbey” Sydney Morning Herald
“Step back in time in Ireland” TravelLady
“Christopher Somerville enjoys a lesson in history - and comedy - while climbing the mini-mountains of Connemara” telegraph.co.uk / Telegraph Media Group
“Driving: On an Irish road trip, it takes courage -- not to crash into the scenery.” Washington Post
“Galivanting in Galway” NZNewsUK.co.uk
“Irish Shopping” Suite 101
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
Traveller Description:
Runs by a group of Benedictine nuns, who established a visitors center and gift shop, this beautiful abbey has become a prominent tourist destination... more » Runs by a group of Benedictine nuns, who established a visitors center and gift shop, this beautiful abbey has become a prominent tourist destination in recent years. « less
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Attraction type: Landmark/point of interest, Educational site, Garden, Architectural building, Mission, Historic home, Historic site
Activities: Shopping
Address: Off Kylemore Valley road
Ireland
Tel: 353 95 41146
Fax: 353 95 41440

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“Enchanting”
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5 of 5 stars
TACOB0B
maine
21 Apr 2009

We visited Kylemore Abbey on March 22nd 2009. We got there late in the day and unfortunately the walled gardens were closed. Nevertheless we paid the entry fee in order to see the Abbey. There were several rooms you could enter all displaying a bit of history regarding the Abbey. From there we made our way down the path to... more

“Disappointing. Is this health & saftey gone mad.”
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2 of 5 stars
MissToOne
Madrid
19 Sep 2008

I was disappointed by my visit to Kylemore Abbey. After a day cooped up in the car travelling we were eager to do some walking, and hoped to follow the path up to the white statue and continue up the hill to take in views of the 12 bens and the coast. To our disappointment, this path was closed, and... more

“Superb and stunning”
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5 of 5 stars
anda11thatjazz
Savannah, Georgia
19 Aug 2008

The grounds and everything on it are extraordinary. You can spend all day exploring. Amazing brilliant attraction. One of my favourite places in the country. Not just an historic site but a boarding school today. Whoever gets to attend or send their children to this place is lucky and well-off indeed. more

“My favorite place in Ireland!”
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5 of 5 stars
notyouraveragedame
Wisconsin
1 Jul 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

Kylemore Abbey is stunning, and I found the gardens to be the best of any I saw in Ireland (even better than Powerscourt, I thought, which are said to be the best). Do not miss Kylemore! Plan to spend at least half a day visiting the house, gardens, and cathedral. They have a great gift shop, too, with a nice... more

“Wonderful place of beauty!”
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5 of 5 stars
vegascash
Kentucky
6 Jul 2007
1/1 found this review helpful

We visited here June 11, 2007. It was spectacular! I highly recommend everyone to see this place. A great photo opportunity for a picture perfect scene. more

“A little bit of Heaven”
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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Louisville, Kentucky
4 Jul 2006
4/4 found this review helpful

My family visited Kylemore Abbey May 2006; It was even better than I remembered from our trip 12 years ago. The renovations have transformed theplace. The views are breathtaking. It was nice to walk the grounds and see the school life going on without interuption. We enjoyed our stroll to the Abbey, and while the number of rooms open to... more

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Kylemore Abbey & Victorian Walled Garden Address

Off Kylemore Valley road, Ireland
Tel: 353 95 41146 Fax: 353 95 41440