Handmade Ice Cream at Kylemore Abbey: A Summer Favourite in Connemara
July marks World Ice Cream Month, and at Kylemore Abbey, it is a good reminder to enjoy one of the estate's most popular treats: handmade ice cream, made onsite in the Kylemore Kitchen by Head Chef John O'Toole.
A Well-Loved Part of the Kylemore Experience
For many visitors, ice cream is simply part of a day at Kylemore Abbey. Available throughout the summer season, it has become a familiar and much enjoyed stop while exploring one of Ireland's best-known heritage attractions.
Made onsite in small batches, the ice cream reflects the care and attention that runs through the kitchen at Kylemore Abbey. Using quality ingredients and a hands-on approach, each scoop is smooth, rich, and ideal for a warm day in Connemara.
Whether you are visiting the Victorian Walled Garden, walking along the lakeshore, or taking a break during your visit, it is an easy way to cool down while enjoying the surroundings.
Classic Flavours, Carefully Made
Kylemore's handmade ice cream focuses on three classic flavours, each prepared to bring out the best in simple ingredients:
Strawberry - fresh fruity, and gently sweet, with real pieces of strawberry throughout
Vanilla - smooth, creamy, and timeless
Chocolate - rich, satisfying, with pieces of chocolate for added texture
These well-known flavours are consistent favourites with visitors of all ages and are made onsite in the Kylemore Kitchen.
Celebrate World Ice Cream Month or Simply Treat Yourself This Summer
World Ice Cream Month is the perfect excuse to treat yourself to a scoop of Kylemore's handmade ice cream.
A short stop at the Kylemore Craft & Design Shop is all it takes to pick one up, making it an easy addition to your visit.
Crafted Onsite at Kylemore Abbey
Like much of what is made at Kylemore Abbey, the ice cream is rooted in care, quality, and place. Prepared onsite by Head Chef John O'Toole and his team, it continues to be a small but memorable part of the visitor experience.
A Taste of Kylemore Abbey
Cool, straightforward, and made to be enjoyed all summer.
