News — Kylemore Abbey

Earlier this month, Kylemore Abbey attended Ireland’s biggest Food Awards, Blas na hÉireann, and we didn’t come home empty-handed! Among the finest food producers from across the country, our beloved Kylemore Irish Country Cream proudly brought home a Bronze Medal to Connemara — a distinctive blend crafted with care and enriched with honey harvested from our 1,000-acre estate.  In 2021, Kylemore Abbey introduced over 500,000 native Irish black bees to the estate, and just within a few months, the first pots of Kylemore Abbey Honey was harvested. Over time, this rich, aromatic honey was lovingly blended into our signature Kylemore Country...

Discover the inspiration behind Kylemore Abbey's treasured Fuchsia and Reflections pottery ranges. From vibrant reds and purples lining Connemara's roads to the stillness of Pollacappul Lake, each handmade piece is rooted in tradition and represents Kylemore's landscape, memories, and monastic heritage.

Kylemore Abbey celebrates after winning three medals at the prestigious Blás na hÉireann Awards in Dingle, co. Kerry, for three of heir favourite homemade sweet treats

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,...