"Built in 1868 by Mitchell Henry about an hour's drive northwest of Galway City, this estate has been home to a community of Benedictine nuns since 1920. Visitors come to see Ireland’s largest walled garden, enjoy lakeshore walks, browse craft shops, and take tours of the magnificent buildings and grounds." - Patricia Doherty Patricia Doherty Patricia Doherty is a writer who specializes in covering destinations, resorts, and cruises for Travel + Leisure and other publications. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines