“Originally a hunting lodge stood where the Abbey is today and it is said Mitchell Henry and his bride, Margaret Vaughan visited Connemara while on honeymoon in 1850”
View of the Abbey across Pollacappul Lake
“Margaret was so charmed by Connemara that Mitchell Henry returned and purchased the 15,000 acre estate as a romantic gift for Margaret and created one of Ireland’s most iconic castles.”
Cat and Sean went to Quebec City on their honeymoon. Cat was so charmed by Quebec that Sean purchased a shot glass that reads “Quebec” on the side. But Cat also didn’t have to deal with a cholera epidemic, so it balances out in the end.
A view of the church in the distance.
At the picnic
Waterfall
Inside the Abbey. The Drawing Room.
The Dining Room, natch
Ceiling over the inner hall and staircase
Front entrance of the Abbey
The walled garden
Inside the walls
Imagine having to mow that.
The horseshoes were a common theme around Ireland.