Kylemore Abbey Global Centre | University of Notre Dame

The Kylemore Abbey Global Centre hosts courses, retreats, and events that further Notre Dame's educational, intellectual, and spiritual pursuits in Ireland.

Walking Ancient Ireland Trails

Join local Archaeologists Michael Gibbons for a 3 day exploration of Connemara and its surroundings. Dive into the local history feet-first through guided hikes, famine walks, visits to archaeological sites, and storytelling.

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The wild west of Ireland has inspired the likes of W.B. Yeats, J.M. Synge, and Paul Henry. It has been the site of a saint’s pilgrimage. Now, it hosts Notre Dame students and faculty as they contemplate, research, and learn in a quintessentially Irish setting.

Surrounded by dramatic landscape in the Connemara region, the Kylemore Abbey Global Centre offers an idyllic setting to bring together scholars and students, Americans and Irish, the Church and academia. Located in an active Benedictine monastery, the Centre offers a true Irish immersion – opportunities to connect with the local community, to experience the culture, and to understand the history – all while living, studying, and praying within a faith-enriched space.

Founded in 2016, The Centre is equipped with a 16-room residence hall, dining facilities, and communal space. It is a frequent host to groups and individuals who wish to experience the richness of Ireland.