Google maps - layout of Convent. To the far left center is the graveyard still owned by the Franciscan Missionaries of Mary. |
The Dillon Estate/Convent is located on Loughglynn. One can see the spiralling Demesne of trees , many of which still remain along the main road. |
To the far right are the buildings used to house animals, to receive local farmer's milk, to make cheese and to school locals in this and sewing. |
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The front of the Convent when it was maintained and operated by the Sisters of Mary |
Front of the Convent as it looked in 2009, 6 years after the Sisters left with no maintenance. |
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The original mansion had a third floor, a mansard roof like the one pictured here. After a fired in the 1800's the mansard roof was replaced by a glass one and the third floor eliminated. |
As the Convent looked before the 1960's when the Chapel was built between the two main buildings. |
View of the lake side of the mansion in 2009. |
The back garden, derelect in 2009. Statues gone. |
Lakeside view of chapel built in 1960s |
Outbuildings for horses an other livestock |
The classroom for teaching. Red door, boiling room to separate whey from milk |
Classroom window |
Classroom. Can still see remain desks inside. |