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History Talks, Guided Tours & Experiences

Join one of our knowledgeable and friendly Abbey Guides on one of their complimentary daily history talks at 11am, 12pm, 2pm, and 3pm to hear the story from the Abbey’s beginnings in the 1840’s as a romantic gift to becoming home to the Benedictine Community in 1920. Our Guides rich interest in history and local knowledge will allow visitors to fully engage with Kylemore’s importance locally, nationally and internationally throughout the generations and people who called it home.
Meet at the Guides desk of the Gallery Saloon to sign up for talks.     

History Hunter Map in hand, children are encouraged to join our history talks and to ask our Guides any questions about life in the castle and the 9 Henry children and later schoolgirls who were at home in Kylemore.

History Talks of the Abbey & Tour of the Gardens

Walks in Connemara
Our guides have an in-depth knowledge of the History of the Kylemore Estate and those who have made their home there over the years. Complimentary talks take place in the front hall of the Abbey, please go to the guides desk to take part in the Talk at the time below.

Talks are available each day at 11:00am, 12:00pm, 2:00pm, & 3:00pm.

The History Talk will take approx. 40 minutes. 

To join other talks across the Kylemore Estate, find out more here!

Specialty Talks

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Group & Private Tours

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