Kylemore Abbey 23rd June

Following Davids photoshoot around Connemara earlier in the month he returned to Kylemore Abbey to photograph the gardens and the Abbey itself.

The story of Kylemore - both Castle and Abbey - is a truly remarkable
one. The twists of fate which have marked its history at crucial moments
from its beginning to the present day combine to create a colourful and
moving history. Home to the Benedictine Nuns since 1920, Kylemore has
been renowned as a place of spirituality and education.
Nestled at the base of Duchruach Mountain on the northern shore of Lough
Pollacappul, the heart of the Connemara Mountains, it is regarded as one of
Ireland’s most romantic buildings. Originally built in 1867 as a romantic gift,
Kylemore Abbey and the surrounding mountains and lakes are steeped in
history including engineering initiatives, model farms, tragedy, royal visits,
gambling debts, a hideaway during Ireland’s troubled history as well as
excellence in education.