Such a shame.... The last time I was in Ireland was about ten years ago and this convent was beautiful!!! Every year we would visit the convent while on holiday from England and the nuns were really nice. Even showing us around 1 year and telling us about the history, will be sad to see it in this state when I return for a holiday next year
My late husband, the Irish writer Jack Holland, had the fondest memories of visiting his cousin Sister Christina at the convent in Loughglynn every summer as a boy.
We used to visit in the summer when we were over on holiday Mary my mother had relatives in the area and a cousin Tommie Maloney who new the nuns. The convent was well kept back then, Like your husband fond memories Jim
My wife used to go there with the milk churn to the convent creamery on the donkey and cart every day in the summer months when she was young(er).The convent and grounds were always immaculate with beautiful grounds. I will post a picture on facebook, link to follow..
Thanks for remembering all these nuns may they REST IN PEACE
Such a shame.... The last time I was in Ireland was about ten years ago and this convent was beautiful!!! Every year we would visit the convent while on holiday from England and the nuns were really nice. Even showing us around 1 year and telling us about the history, will be sad to see it in this state when I return for a holiday next year
My late husband, the Irish writer Jack Holland, had the fondest memories of visiting his cousin Sister Christina at the convent in Loughglynn every summer as a boy.
We used to visit in the summer when we were over on holiday Mary my mother had relatives in the area and a cousin Tommie Maloney who new the nuns.
The convent was well kept back then,
Like your husband fond memories
Jim
So perhaps you met, at least if you visited in the 50s and 60s. All the best to you.
My wife used to go there with the milk churn to the convent creamery on the donkey and cart every day in the summer months when she was young(er).The convent and grounds were always immaculate with beautiful grounds.
I will post a picture on facebook, link to follow..
Oh the memories. This was once a immaculate place its a shame the government allowed it to fall into this state of disrepair