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This beautiful range of cards is taken from the paintings of Sr. Karol O'Connell OSB, printed in Ireland, and depicts the "Peaceful" Connemara Pony herd at Kylemore Abbey. Sr. Karol who is renowned nationally as a music and piano teacher and is one of the longest-serving Sisters in the Benedictine Community at Kylemore Abbey, has developed a bond with Kylemore's herd of Connemara ponies and foals since their arrival in 2019 and perhaps knows the individual ponies and their personalities better than anyone else. Art, being among her many talents, Sr. Karol turned her hand to illustrating the beautiful ponies...

Looking for the perfect gift this Valentines Day or Mother's Day? Look no further, We have curated five perfect hampers for that a special someone. For Valentines day we have two unique hampers perfect for your loved one. “Bee My Valentine” Bee My Valentine hamper is perfect blend of Eco-Friendly and Chic, the signature piece is an handcrafted Alan Ardriff Busy Beeing Pendant, created using golds and slivers. Also included is a jar of Kylemore Abbey Wild Irish Honey, which is produced by native Irish honeybees on the Kylemore estate.   The second valentines day hamper but could also be...

Kylemore Abbey Pottery was established by the Benedictine Nuns in 1973. The pottery was first produced by Sr. Agatha Martin who trained at Youghal Pottery, Co. Cork. Sr. Agatha who was originally from Dublin, first came to Kylemore as a boarder in Kylemore Abbey Girls School. After leaving school she became a nurse in Temple Street children’s hospital before returning to Kylemore to take up her vocation. Sr. Agatha was joined in the pottery by other members of the community including Sr. Aidan, Sr. Marie Bernard and Sr. Josephine. The Sisters first produced a plain glazed pottery in blues, greens,...

Music is Fun, and no where is this more apparent than in Sr. Karol’s music room in Kylemore Abbey. Education is a key principle in the Benedictine ethos and one which Sr. Karol practices every day. After entering the Benedictine Community of Kylemore Abbey, Sr. Karol taught music of all sorts to the students of Kylemore Abbey School – instrumental, vocal, choral, junior and leaving certificate – as well as serving the Benedictine Community as Choir Mistress and Chantress, for over forty years. Holding a Masters degree in Kodály Music Pedagogy, she is currently helping teachers in the Connemara area...