Tag : Nuns

Cahercon House, Kildysart, Ireland

Cahercon House, Kildysart, Ireland

Built around 1790 overlooking the Shannon Estuary, Cahercon House is a 60-bedroom Georgian mansion with an interesting history.

Castle MacGarrett, Claremorris, Ireland

Castle MacGarrett, Claremorris, Ireland

Castle MacGarrett was built in 1811 as the family home for a wealthy land-owner. It later became a nursing home for nuns, and features ornate ceilings.

St Joseph's Convent, Order of the Poor Clares, York

Convent of St Joseph, Order of the Poor Clares, York, UK

St Joseph’s was a convent in York formed by the Order of the Poor Clares. The nuns moved to smaller premises then the number of residents dwindled.

Monastero MG, Abandoned Monastery, Italy

Monastero MG, Abandoned Monastery, Italy

A large abandoned monastery in Italy with living space for many nuns and a large chapel.