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Kylemore Abbey marked a special milestone in the story of its Victorian Walled Garden with an exclusive after-hours event celebrating 25 years of restoration, growth and stewardship. Bringing together gardening enthusiasts and local community groups, the after-hours event highlighted not only the remarkable transformation of the historic garden but also the rich biodiversity that surrounds the Victorian Estate.

The compilers of the best-selling photography series, Old Ireland in Colour, will speak on the central themes of their books at a special event in Kylemore Abbey this weekend.

Christmas at Kylemore Abbey unfolds like a postcard, where history, landscape, and spirituality come together in a celebration that feels timeless. Nestled in the heart of Connemara, the Abbey becomes a beacon of warmth against winter’s quiet, reflective backdrop. Each year, its stone walls and sweeping grounds are transformed with understated elegance—twinkling lights, evergreen garlands, and the gentle glow of candles that honours the Benedictine tradition of contemplation and welcome.

Kylemore Abbey has launched a free schools history workbook, Imagine a Castle for primary schools. Available as a colourful bi-lingual (English and Irish) workbook or as an online flip-book with accompanying online resources, Imagine a Castle is a wonderful new history resource for 5th and 6th class primary school students launched by Kylemore ahead of re-opening this May.