K is for Kylemore Abbey

K is for Kylemore Abbey

The gothic style castle is located in Connemara, in County Galway.

Kylemore Abbey’s History

After honeymooning at Kylemore and falling in love with the wild countryside, Dr. Mitchell Henry, a prominent tycoon, promised his wife Margaret he would build their home there. The castle was funded by an inheritance Dr. Mitchell Henry received when his father passed away in 1862. He abandoned his medical career when he purchased the Kylemore lodge and the land surrounding the mountains and lake. By 1885, the magnificent turreted castle was built. There are 33 rooms, 4 bathrooms, ballroom, billiard room, library, study, schoolroom, smoking room, gunroom, and offices and staff residences for the butler and the cook, and other servants.

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Introducing…

At KMN Books Blogspot: The Authors of A Historical Collection
I’m thrilled to be a part of the Victory Tales Press. We’re a group of authors joining together to publish romance based anthologies. Today, I would like to tell you about A Historical Collection Anthology and introduce you to the other authors who contributed to this wonderful collection of historical romances. http://kmnbooks.blogspot.com

Karen Michelle Nutt
KMN Books
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