Kylemore Abbey is a non-profit organization and social enterprise, rooted in Connemara, Co. Galway and deeply committed to its region.
Kylemore Abbey is also a living Benedictine monastery and a vibrant heritage attraction. It draws on age-old monastic values making it a unique place of heritage and conservation; hospitality; education and learning; ecological sustainability; and monastic spirituality.
Informed by these values, The Kylemore Trust is committed to being a force for social good - bringing social, cultural and economic benefits to one of Ireland’s most beautiful and remote areas. All funds generated from income and philanthropy are used to preserve and share this special place and to enhance the lives of those who live, work, learn, pray and visit at Kylemore Abbey.
This Economic and Social Impact Study 2024 highlights Kylemore Abbey’s role in improving life in this special part of Ireland.
Kylemore Abbey & Gardens Ltd attracts thousands of visitors to experience the unique heritage and beauty of Kylemore’s estate and generates vital, year-round employment for those who live
here. The Kylemore Trust commissioned Fitzpatrick Associates to analyse Kylemore’s economic impact – and how this benefits the
regional economy of Galway and Mayo.
True to its values, and the modern imperative of social responsibility and sustainability, Kylemore Abbey delivers real social impact by offering sustainable employment, quality of life, care for the environment by sharing the unique tranquillity, beauty and heritage of this special place with the world. This Report sets out some examples of Kylemore’s social impact.
Kylemore Abbey Social and Economic Report 2024