The Glenstal Book of Nature by the Monks of Glenstal Abbey Glenstal Abbey Chocolates Pádraig Ó Riain and Brendan

Pádraig Ó Riain and Brendan Scott

it does not matter very much that such work goes unrecognised

There seems little time for an extra activity

Organists are perhaps the classical musicians most responsible for keeping the improvisatory tradition alive

the experience of women monastics has

The Glenstal Book of Nature by the Monks of Glenstal Abbey Glenstal Abbey Chocolates Pádraig Ó Riain and BrendanIn June 2016, ten people, seven monks and three visitors, were asked to describe their favourite place at Glenstal Abbey. These now make up one narrative. No individual voice dominates. Each voice blends so that a sound goes forth; not a concertina but rather an accordion. Design & Illustrations by Br Emmaus O'Herlihy OSB