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2023 Diary of Irish Historic Houses (section 482 properties)
To purchase an A4 size 2023 Diary of Historic Houses that lists the open dates of properties open to the public to fulfil the Section 482 requirement, send your postal address to jennifer.baggot@gmail.com along with €25 via this payment button. The calendar of 100 pages includes space for writing your appointments as well as photographs of the historic houses.
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In 2019, prompted by an article in the Irish Times in April, https://www.irishtimes.com/life-and-style/homes-and-property/ireland-s-great-houses-the-homes-to-visit-in-2019-1.3857422,
in which the author writes:
“May traditionally kicks off the house-visiting season with many of Ireland’s great houses opening their doors from May 1st. More than 170 houses, gardens and buildings of interest welcome visitors for 60 days a year under the section 482 scheme that allows owners off set renovation and maintenance costs against income tax.”
I decided to try to visit as many Open Houses as possible in Ireland in 2019, and to blog about it. I continued in 2020. When Covid-19 restrictions permit, I will continue this year. I will try to set myself the ambitious goal of blogging about one place every two weeks.
According to Revenue website:
“Section 482 of the Taxes Consolidation Act, 1997, as amended, provides tax relief to the owner/occupier of an approved building (including surrounding garden), or an approved garden existing independently, in respect of expenditure incurred on its repair, maintenance or restoration.”
Here is the complete list of properties and their opening dates in 2023. Note that properties which list with the Revenue as Accommodation have different requirements and do not have to open to the public.
County Carlow
1. Borris House, Borris, County Carlow
See my entry: https://irishhistorichouses.com/2020/10/04/borris-house-county-carlow/
www.borrishouse.com
Open dates in 2023: Apr 1-2, 14-16, 21-23, May 2-7, June 1-4, 9-10, 25, July 4-6, 11-13, 18-20, 25-27, Aug 10-24, 29-31, Sept 5-7, 12-14, 19-21, 26-28, 1pm-5pm
Fee: adult €12, OAP/student €10, child free
2. Huntington Castle, Clonegal, Co Carlow Y21 K237
See my entry: https://irishhistorichouses.com/2019/06/28/huntington-castle-county-carlow/
Postal address: Huntington Castle, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford
www.huntingtoncastle.com
Open dates in 2023, but check website as closed for special events: Feb 4-5, 11-12, 18-19, 25-26, Mar 4-5, 11-12, 18-19, 25-26, Apr 1-2, 7-10, 15-16, 22-23, May 1-31, June 1-30, July 1-31, Aug 1-31, Sept 1-30, Oct 1, 7-8, 14-15, 21-22, 28-29, 31, Nov 4-5, 11-12, 18-19, 25-26, Dec 2-3, 9-10, 16-17, 11am-5pm
Fee: house/garden, adult €12, garden €6, OAP/student, house/garden €10, garden €5, child, house/garden €6, garden €3, group and family discounts available
3. The Old Rectory, Killedmond, Borris, Co Carlow R95 N1K7
See my entry: https://irishhistorichouses.com/2020/07/16/the-old-rectory-killedmond-borris-co-carlow/
https://www.blackstairsecotrails.ie/
Open dates in 2023: July 1-31, Aug 1-31, 9am-1pm
Fee: adult €10, OAP/student €6, child free.
4. Lorum Old Rectory, Kilgreaney, Bagenalstown, Co. Carlow R21 RD45
Tourist Accommodation Facility – not open to the public
www.lorum.com
Open for accommodation: April-October
County Cavan
5. Cabra Castle, Kingscourt, County Cavan, A82 EC64 (hotel)
see my entry: https://irishhistorichouses.com/2021/03/28/cabra-castle-kingscourt-county-cavan/
www.cabracastle.com
Open: all year, except Dec 24, 25, 26, 11am-4pm
Fee: Free
6. Corravahan House & Gardens, Drung, Ballyhaise, Co. Cavan H12 D860
see my entry: https://irishhistorichouses.com/2020/08/28/corravahan-house-and-gardens-drung-county-cavan/
www.corravahan.com
Open dates in 2023: Jan 9-10, 16-17, 23-24, Feb 13-14, 20-22, 27-28, Mar 6-7, 13-14, 20-21, 27-28, May 7-10, 14-17, 21-24, 28-31, June 11-14, 18-20, Aug 12-22, 28-29, Sept 4-5, 11-12, 9am-1pm, Sundays, 2pm-6pm.
Tours on the hour, or by appointment. Last admission 1 hour before closing time. CCTV in operation
Fee: adult €10, OAP/student/child €5
County Clare
7. Barntick House, Clarecastle Co. Clare V95 FH00
https://irishhistorichouses.com/2022/11/06/barntick-house-clarecastle-county-clare/
Open dates in 2023: May 1-31, Aug 1-31, 5pm-9pm
Fee: adult/student €5, child/OAP free, group discount available.
8. Loughnane’s, Main Street, Feakle, Co. Clare
www.clareecolodge.ie
Open dates in 2023: June 1-August 31, Wed-Sun, Aug 12-20, 2pm-6pm Fee: Free
9. Newtown Castle, Newtown, Ballyvaughan, Co. Clare
www.newtowncastle.com ,
Open dates in 2023: Jan 9-13, 16-20, 23-27, 30-31, Feb 1-3, 6-10, 13-17, 20-24, 27-28, March 1-3, 6-10, 13-17, 20-24, 27-31, Apr 3-7, 10-14, 17-21, 24-28, May 1-5, 8-12, 15-19, 22-26, 29-31, June 1-3, 5-10, 12-17, 19-24, 26-30, July 1-31, Aug 1-31, Sept 1, 4-8, 11-15, 18-22, 25-29, Oct 2-7, 9-14, 16-21, 23-28, 30-31, Nov 1-3, 6-10, 13-17, 20-24, 27-30, Dec 1, 4-8, 11-15, 10am-5pm
Fee: Free
County Cork
10. Ashton Grove, Ballingohig, Knockraha, County Cork
https://irishhistorichouses.com/2022/11/04/ashton-grove-ballingohig-knockraha-co-cork/
Open dates in 2023: Feb 4-5, 7-9, 11-16, Mar 7-9, 11-12, 14-16, 18-19, May 2-4, 9-11, 16-18, 23-25, 27-28, 30-31, June 13-15, 20-22, 27-29, July 29-30, Aug 12-20, Sept 2-3, 9-10, 16-17, 30, 8am-12 noon
Fee: adult €6, OAP/student/child €3
11. Ballyvolane House, Castlelyons, County Cork P61 FP70
Tourist Accommodation Facility – not open to the public
Open for accommodation: all year
Althugh listed under Accommodation Facility they have a fee on this listing so if you contact them in advance perhaps they will give you a tour: adult €5, family €15
12. Bantry House & Garden, Bantry, County Cork 975 T293
See my entry: https://irishhistorichouses.com/2022/12/01/bantry-house-garden-bantry-co-cork/
www.bantryhouse.com
Open dates in 2023: Apr 1-Oct 31, 10am-5pm but check the website in advance.
Fee: adult €14, OAP/student €11.50, child €5, groups over 8-20, €8 and groups of 21 or more €9
13. Blarney Castle & Rock Close, Blarney, County Cork
See my entry: https://irishhistorichouses.com/2022/09/23/blarney-castle-rock-close-blarney-co-cork/
www.blarneycastle.ie
Open: all year except Christmas Eve & Christmas Day, Jan-Feb, Nov-Dec, 9am-4pm, Mar-Oct, 9am-5pm
Fee: adult €20, OAP/student €16, child €9
14. Blarney House & Gardens, Blarney, County Cork
See my entry: https://irishhistorichouses.com/2022/09/30/blarney-house-gardens-blarney-co-cork/
www.blarneycastle.ie
Open dates in 2023: June 1-Aug 31, Mon-Sat, National Heritage Week, Aug 12-20, 10am-2pm
Fee: adult €10, OAP/student €8, child €5
15. Brideweir House, Aghern, Conna, County Cork P51 FD36
www.brideweir.ie
Open dates in 2023: Jan 1-Dec 24, 11am-4pm
Fee: adult €10, child/student €5, OAP free
16. Burton Park, Churchtown, Mallow, County Cork P51 VN8H
www.slieile.ie
Open dates in 2023: Apr 1-Oct 7, Sat-Sun, National Heritage Week, Aug 12-20, 2pm-6pm
Fee: adult/child/OAP/student €9
17. Drishane Castle & Gardens, Drishanemore, Millstreet Town, County Cork
www.millstreet.ie
Open dates in 2023: June 1-Sept 30, Mon-Sat, (Jan-May, Oct-Dec Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm by appointment only) National Heritage Week, Aug 12-20, 9am-5pm
Fee: adult €5, OAP/student free, child free when accompanied by adult
18. Drishane House, Castletownshend, County Cork
See my entry: https://irishhistorichouses.com/2021/03/07/drishane-house-castletownshend-co-cork/
www.drishane.com
Open dates in 2023: May 1-31, Aug 12-20, Oct 2-21, 11am-3pm
Fee: adult €12, OAP €10, student/child €8
19. Dún Na Séad Castle, Baltimore, County Cork 981 X968
www.baltimorecastle.ie
Open dates in 2023: March 1-Oct 31, 11am -6pm
Fee: adult/OAP/student €5, children under 12 free
20. Fenns Quay, 4 & 5 Sheares Street, Cork City
www.encorestaging.org
Open dates in 2023: May 1-Nov 30, Sat-Sun, National Heritage Week Aug 12-20, 10am-2pm
Fee: Adult €3, OAP €2, student/child free for National Heritage Week.
21. Garrettstown House, Garrettstown, Kinsale, County Cork
www.garrettstownhouse.com
Open dates in 2023: May 14-Sept 4, 12 noon-5pm
Fee: adult €10, OAP/student/child €5, groups of 10+ adults €5 per person
22. Kilcascan Castle, Ballineen, County Cork 947 R286
Open dates in 2023: Aug 1-31, Sept 1-30, 9.30am-1.30pm
Fee: Free
23. Kilshannig House, Rathcormac, County Cork P61 AW77
See my entry: https://irishhistorichouses.com/2020/12/10/kilshannig-house-rathcormac-county-cork/
Open dates in 2023: May 2-7, 9-27, June 6-30, July 1-31, Aug 11-25, Sept 1-30, 8.30am-3pm,
Fee: adult €14, child €10 student €12
24. Riverstown House, Riverstown, Glanmire, County Cork T45 HY45
See my entry: https://irishhistorichouses.com/2023/02/25/riverstown-house-riverstown-glanmire-county-cork-t45-hy45/
Open dates in 2023: May 5-Aug 31, Thurs, Fri, Sat, National Heritage Week, Aug 12-20, Sept 1-9, 2pm-6pm
Fee: adult €8, OAP €5, student €3
25. Woodford Bourne Warehouse, Sheares Street, Cork City
www.woodfordbournewarehouse.com
Open: all year except Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, 1pm-11pm
Fee: Free
County Donegal
26. Cavanacor House, Ballindrait, Lifford, Co. Donegal F93 F573
www.cavanacorgallery.ie
Open dates in 2023: Feb 6-26, May 1-31, Aug 12-20, 1pm-5pm
Fee: adult €8, OAP/student/child €6
27. Oakfield Park Garden, Oakfield Demesne, Raphoe, Co. Donegal – garden only
See my entry: https://irishhistorichouses.com/2022/11/03/oakfield-park-oakfield-demesne-raphoe-co-donegal-garden-only/
Open dates in 2023: Mar 30-31, Apr 1-2, 5-10, 12-16, 19-23, 26-30, May 1, 3-7, 10-14, 17-21, 24-28, 31, June 1-30, July 1-31, Aug 1-31, Sept 1-3, 6-10, 13-17, 20-24, 27-30, Oct 7-8, 14-15, Nov 29-30, Dec 1-23, Mar, Apr, May, Sept, Oct, 12 noon-6pm, June, July, Aug, 11am-6pm, Nov, Dec, 4pm-10pm,
Fee: adult €9, child €6, family and season passes under 3 years free
28. Portnason House, Portnason, Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal
Open dates in 2023: Aug 6-20, Sept 4-8, 11-30, Nov 13-17, 20-24, Dec 4-8, 11-15, 9am-1pm
Fee: adult €10, OAP/student/child €6
29. Salthill Garden, Salthill House, Mountcharles, Co. Donegal F94 H524 – garden only
See my entry: https://irishhistorichouses.com/2021/10/06/salthill-garden-salthill-house-mountcharles-county-donegal/
Open dates in 2023: May 5-6, 12-13, 19-20, 26-27, June 2-3, 9-10, 16-17, 23-25, 30, July 1, 4-8, 11-15, 18-22, 25-29, Aug 1-5, 8-20, 22-26, 28-31, Sept 1, 5-8, 12-16, 19-23, 26-29, 2pm-6pm
Fee: adult €6, child €3 under 2 years free
Dublin City
30. Bewley’s, 78-79 Grafton Street/234 Johnson’s Court, Dublin 2
www.bewleys.com
Open: all year except Christmas Day, 9am-5pm
Fee: Free
31. Doheny & Nesbitt, 4/5 Lower Baggot Street, Dublin 2
Open: all year except Christmas Day, Mon-Thurs, 9am-11.30pm, Fri-Sat, 9am-12.30am, Sun, 10am-12 midnight
Fee: Free
32. Hibernian/National Irish Bank, 23-27 College Green, Dublin 2
See my entry: https://irishhistorichouses.com/2023/01/28/hibernian-national-irish-bank-23-27-college-green-dublin-2/
www.clarendonproperties.ie
Open: all year, except Dec 25, Mon-Fri, 9.30am-8pm, Sun, 10am-7pm
Fee: Free
33. 11 North Great George’s Street, Dublin 1
see my entry: https://irishhistorichouses.com/2019/12/31/11-north-great-georges-street-dublin-1/
www.number11dublin.ie
Open dates in 2023: April 10-14, 17-21, May 8-13, June 5-10, July 3-8, Aug 1-5, 12-21, Sept 4-10, Oct 2-6, 16-20, 12 noon-4 pm
Fee: adult €7, students/OAP €3, child free under 12 years
34. 39 North Great George’s Street, Dublin 1
http://www.39northgreatgeorgesstreet.com
Open dates in 2023: May 15-28, June 19-25, July 10-23, Aug 7-31, 1pm-5pm
Fee: adult €7, students/ OAP/group €5
35. 81 North King Street, Smithfield, Dublin 7
Open dates in 2023: Apr 1, 3-8, 10-15, 17-22, 24-29, June 1-3, 5-10, 12-17, 19-24, 26-30, July 1, 3-8, 10-15, 17-22, 24-29, 31, Aug 1-5, 7-26, 28-31,
Mon-Fri, 9am-4.30, Sat, 12.30pm-4.30pm
Fee: Free
36. The Odeon (formerly the Old Harcourt Street Railway Station), 57 Harcourt Street, Dublin 2
www.odeon.ie
Open in 2023: all year Tue-Sat, National Heritage Week, Aug 12-20, 12 noon to 12 midnight
Fee: Free
37. Powerscourt Townhouse Centre, 59 South William Street, Dublin 2
see my entry: https://irishhistorichouses.com/2020/04/02/powerscourt-townhouse-59-south-william-street-dublin-2/
https://www.powerscourtcentre.ie/
Open in 2023: all year, except New Year’s Day, Christmas Day, Mon-Sat, 10am-6pm, Sunday, 12 noon-6pm
Fee: Free
38. 10 South Frederick Street, Dublin 2 DO2 YT54
Open: all year, 2pm-6pm
Fee: Free
39. The Church, Junction of Mary’s Street/Jervis Street, Dublin 1
see my entry: https://irishhistorichouses.com/2022/11/09/the-church-junction-of-marys-street-jervis-street-dublin/
www.thechurch.ie
Open: Jan 1-Dec 23, 27-31, 12 noon-10pm
Fee: Free
County Dublin
40. Clonskeagh Castle, 80 Whitebeam Road, Clonskeagh, Dublin 14
Open dates in 2023: Feb 2-6, Mar 6-10, Apr 6-10, May 1-10, June 1-10, July 1-10 August 12-21, Nov 2-5, Dec 2-6, 2pm-6pm
Fee: adult/OAP €6, child/student €3
41. Colganstown House, Hazelhatch Road, Newcastle, Co. Dublin D22 PK16
see my entry: https://irishhistorichouses.com/2020/05/21/colganstown-house-hazelhatch-road-newcastle-county-dublin/
Open dates in 2023: Apr 17-23, May 4-26, June 8-10, Aug 12-25, Oct 30, Nov 1-12, 9am-1pm
Fee: adult/OAP €10, student/child free.
42. Corke Lodge Garden, Shankill, Co. Dublin A98 X264 – garden only
Postal address Woodbrook, Bray, Co. Wicklow
www.corkelodge.com
Open dates in 2023: June 1-30, Mon-Sat, July 4-28, Tue-Fri, Aug 7-27, 10am-2pm
Fee: €8 paid voluntarily in honesty box to benefit Our Lady’s Hospice.
43. Fahanmura, 2 Knocksina, Foxrock, Dublin 18, D18 W3F2
www.fahanmura.ie
Open dates in 2023: Apr 3-9, 10-14, May 8-14, 15-21, June 6-10, July 4-8, Aug 12-25, Sept 5-9, Oct 2-6, 9am-1pm
Fee: adult €5, student €2, OAP/child free
44. Farm Complex, Toberburr Road, Killeek, St Margaret’s, Co. Dublin
Open dates in 2023: Jan 1-8, 13-15, 20-22, Mon-Fri, 9.30pm-1.30pm, Sat-Sun, 12 noon-4pm, May 1-7, 21, 25-28, June 9-18, Mon-Fri, 9.30am-1.30pm, Sat-Sun, 2pm-6pm, Aug 11-20, 2pm-6pm, Sept 15-17, 22-24, 29-30, Mon- Fri, 9.30-1.30pm, Sat-Sun, 2pm-6pm, Oct 21-22, 28-31, 1pm-5pm
Fee: adult €6, student/OAP/child €5
45. Lambay Castle, Lambay Island, Malahide, Co. Dublin R36 XH75
www.lambayisland.ie
Tourist Accommodation Facility – not open to the public
Open for accommodation: May-October.
They do give tours if booked in advance – see the website.
46. The Old Glebe, Upper Main Street, Newcastle, Co. Dublin
See my entry: https://irishhistorichouses.com/2019/12/31/the-old-glebe-newcastle-lyons-county-dublin/
Open dates in 2023: May 1-31, June 1-30, Mon-Sat, Aug 12-20, 10am-2pm, 4 tours daily during National Heritage Week, 10am, 11am, 12 noon, 1pm,
Fee: Free, voluntary contributions only proceeds to charity
47. Martello Tower, Portrane, Co. Dublin
See my entry: https://irishhistorichouses.com/2022/07/29/martello-tower-portrane-co-dublin/
Open dates in 2023: March 4-Sept 24, Sat & Sun, National Heritage Week, Aug 12-20, 9am-1pm
Fee: adult €6, student/OAP €2, child free
48. Meander, Westminister Road, Foxrock, Dublin 18, D18 E2T9
Open dates in 2023: Jan 9-13, 16-20, 23-27, 30-31, Feb 1-3, May 2-6, 10-13, 15-18, 27, June 6-10, 12-17, 19-24, Aug 12-20, 9am-1pm
Fee: adult €5, OAP/child/student €2
49. Primrose Hill, Very Top of Primrose Lane, Lucan, Co. Dublin
Open dates in 2023: Feb 1-28, June 1-30, July 1-5, Aug 12-20, 2pm-6pm
Fee: adult/OAP €6, child free
50. St. George’s, St. George’s Avenue, Killiney, Co. Dublin
See my entry: https://irishhistorichouses.com/2022/11/24/st-georges-st-georges-avenue-killiney-co-dublin/
Open dates in 2023: July 1-31, Aug 1-31, 9am-1pm
Fee: adult €6, OAP/student/child €3
51. Tibradden House, Mutton Lane, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16 D16 XV97
Open dates in 2023: Jan 9-11, 16-18, 23-25, 30-31, Feb 1, 6-8, Mar 3-7, May 3-4, 6-10, 15-18, June 6-8, 10-14, 19-20, Aug 12-20, Sept 4-6, 11-13, 18-19, 23-24, 9am-1pm
Fee: adult/OAP €8, student €5, child free, Members of An Taisce and The Irish Georgian Society €5
County Galway
52. Castle Ellen House, Athenry, Co. Galway
http://www.castleellen.ie/
Open dates in 2023: June 4-8, 11-15, 18-22, 25-29, July 2-6, 9-13, 16-20, 23-27, 30-31, Aug 6-10, 12-25, 27-31, 12 noon-4pm
Fee: Free
53. Claregalway Castle, Claregalway, Co. Galway H91 E9T3
Tourist Accommodation Facility – not open to the public
www.claregalwaycastle.com
Open for accommodation: January 3-December 24
See my entry https://irishhistorichouses.com/2023/04/20/claregalway-castle-claregalway-co-galway/
54. Lisdonagh House, Caherlistrane, Co. Galway H91 PFW6
Tourist Accommodation Facility – not open to the public
www.lisdonagh.com
Open for accommodation: May 1-Nov 1
55. The Grammer School, College Road, Galway
www.yeatscollege.ie
Open dates in 2023: May 6-7, 13-14, 20-21, 27-28, June 10-11, July 1-31, Aug 1-20, 9am-5pm
Fee: adult/OAP/student €5, child under 12 free
56. Oranmore Castle, Oranmore, Co. Galway
http://www.oranmorecastle.com/
Open dates in 2023: April 1-10, May 1-10, June 1-10, July 17-30, Aug 12-21, Sept 1-10, 10am-2pm
Fee: adult €7, child €3
See my entry https://irishhistorichouses.com/2023/04/13/oranmore-castle-oranmore-co-galway/
57. Signal Tower & Lighthouse, Eochaill, Inis Mór, Aran Islands, Co. Galway
www.aranislands.ie
Open: May-Sept, 9am-5pm.
Fee: adult €2.50, child €1.50, family €5, group rates depending on numbers
58. Woodville House Dovecote & Walls of Walled Garden – garden only
Craughwell, Co. Galway
www.woodvillewalledgarden.com
Open dates in 2023: Feb 3-6, 10-13, 17-20, 24-27, Mar 3-6, June 2-5, 9-11,16-18, 23-25, 30, July 1-2, 7-9, 14-16, 21-23, 28-30, Aug 4-6, 11-20, 12 noon-4pm
Fee: adult/OAP €8, Tours €10, student, €6, child €4
County Kerry
59. Ballyseede Castle, Tralee, Co. Kerry (hotel)
www.ballyseedecastle.com
Open: Mar 1-Dec 31, closed Christmas Day, 8am-12 midnight
Fee: Free
60. Derreen Gardens, Lauragh, Tuosist, Kenmare, Co. Kerry – garden only
https://www.derreengarden.com/
Open: all year, 10am-6pm
Fee: adult/OAP/student €9, child €4, family ticket (2 adults and 2 children) €25
61. Kells Bay House & Garden, Kells, Caherciveen, Co Kerry V23 EP48 – garden only
Open in 2023: Jan 1-8, 9.30-4.30, Feb 8-Dec 20, 28-31, Feb-Dec 9.30am-5pm
Fee: adult/OAP €8.50, child/student €6, student €6 up to 17 years, group discount €10
for >20 visitors, family ticket €26, 2 adults + up to 3 children
62. Tarbert House, Tarbert, Co. Kerry
Open dates in 2023: May 1-7, 8-12, 15-19, 22-26, 29-31, June 1-2, 5-9, 12-16, 19-23, 26-30, July 3-7, 10-14, 17-21, 24-28, 31, Aug 1-31, 10am-12 noon, 2pm-4pm
Fee: adult/OAP/student €5, child free
County Kildare
63. Blackhall Castle, Calverstown, Kilcullen, Co. Kildare R56 CR68
See my entry: https://irishhistorichouses.com/2020/05/14/blackhall-castle-calverstown-kilcullen-county-kildare/
Open dates in 2023: May 1-31, Aug 12-20, Sept 1-15, Dec 1-20, 2pm-6pm
Fee: Free
64. Burtown House and Garden, Athy, Co. Kildare R14 AE67
www.burtownhouse.ie
Open dates in 2023: May 3-6, 10-13, 17-20, 24-27, August 9-20, Sept 6-9, 13-16, 20-23, 27-30, Oct 4-7, 11-14, 18-21, 25-28, 9am-1pm
Fee: adult €15, OAP/student/child €8
65. Coolcarrigan House & Gardens, Coolcarrigan, Coill Dubh, Naas, Co. Kildare
See my entry: https://irishhistorichouses.com/2020/05/31/coolcarrigan-house-and-gardens-coill-dubh-naas-county-kildare/
www.coolcarrigan.ie
Open dates in 2023: Feb 13-17, 20-23, July 24-28, 31, Aug 1-4, 8-31, Sept 1-9, 11-12, 30, Oct 2-6,
9am-1pm
Fee: adult €8, OAP/student €5, child free
66. Farmersvale House, Badgerhill, Kill, Co. Kildare W91 PP99
Open dates in 2023: Jan 3-16, July 29-31, Aug 1-31, Sept 4-9, Dec 4-9, 9.30am-1.30pm
Fee: adult €5, student/child/OAP €3, (Irish Georgian Society members free)
67. Griesemount House, Ballitore, Co Kildare R14 WF64
www.griesemounthouse.ie
Open dates in 2023: Feb 27-28, Mar 1-3, 6-10, April 17-21, 24-28, May 2-12, June 12-23, July 10-21, Aug 12-20, 2pm-6pm
Fee: adult €6, OAP/student €5, child €3
68. Harristown House, Brannockstown, Co. Kildare W91 E710
See my entry: https://irishhistorichouses.com/2020/09/27/harristown-brannockstown-county-kildare/
https://www.harristownhouse.ie/
Open dates in 2023: Feb 6-10, 20-24, Mar 10-24, 27-31, May 2-21, June 6-9, 12-16, 19-22, Aug 12-20, 9am-1pm
Fee: adult/OAP/student/child €10
69. Kildrought House, Celbridge Village, Co. Kildare W23 N9P2
Open dates in 2023: Jan 9-17, 20-27, 29-31, May 20-31, June 1-5, July 1-9, Aug 12-25, 10am-2pm
Fee: adult €6, OAP/student/child €3, child under 7 years free, school groups €2 per
head
70. Larchill, Kilcock, Co. Kildare W23 Y44P
See my entry: https://irishhistorichouses.com/2022/09/02/larchill-kilcock-co-kildare/
www.larchill.ie
Open dates in 2023: May 1-26, 29-31 June 1-9, 12-16, 20-23, 27-30, Aug 12-20, 10am-2pm
Fee: adult/OAP/student €8, child €4 under 4 years free, group rates €6
71. Leixlip Castle, Leixlip, Co. Kildare W23 N8X6
See my entry: https://irishhistorichouses.com/2020/09/04/leixlip-castle-county-kildare-desmond-guinnesss-jewelbox-of-treasures/
Open dates in 2023: Feb 20-24, 27-28, Mar 1-3, 6-10, 13-16, 20, May 8-19, June 12-23, Aug 12-20, Sept 2-8, 9am-1pm
Fee: adult €8, OAP/student/child €4, concessions no charge for school groups
72. Moone Abbey House & Tower, Moone Abbey, Moone, Co. Kildare R14 XA40
See my entry: https://irishhistorichouses.com/2020/06/13/moone-abbey-house-and-tower-moone-county-kildare/
Open dates in 2023: May 1-31, Aug 12-20, Sept 1-20, 12 noon- 4pm
Fee: adult €8, OAP/student/child €4
73. Moyglare Glebe, Moyglare, Maynooth, Co. Kildare
Open dates in 2023: Jan 2-6, 9-13, 16-20, 23-27, May 1-31, Aug 12-20, 8.30am-12.30pm
Fee: adult €6, OAP/student/child €3
74. Steam Museum Lodge Park Heritage Centre, Lodge Park, Straffan, Co. Kildare
www.steam-museum.com
Open dates in 2023: Apr 2, 9-10, 16, 23, 30, 12 noon-4pm, May 1, 6-7, 14, 20-21, 27-28, June 2-5, 9-11, 16-18, 23-25, 30, July 1-2, 7-9, 14-16, 21-23, 28-30, Aug 4-7, 11-20, 25-27, Sept 2-3, 9-10, 16-17, 23-24, 30, 2pm-6pm, Oct 1, 8, 15, 22, 29-30, 12 noon- 4pm.
Fee: adult €7.50, steam up €10, OAP/child €5, engineering students free, concession
garden only €5, family €20, 2 adults and 2 children
75. Templemills House, Newtown Road, Celbridge, Co. Kildare W23 YK26
Open dates in 2023: Jan 14-27, Feb 4-10, May 1-31, Aug 12-20, 9am-1pm
Fee: adult €12, student/OAP €8, child free
County Kilkenny
76. Aylwardstown, Glenmore, Co Kilkenny
www.kelvale.com
Open dates in 2023: Aug 1-31, Sept 1-30, 10am-6pm
Fee: adult €5, OAP/student €3, child free
77. Ballysallagh House, Johnswell, Co Kilkenny R95 A6P1
See my entry: https://irishhistorichouses.com/2022/06/17/ballysallagh-house-johnswell-co-kilkenny/
Open dates in 2023: Mar 1-20, May 1-31, Aug 12-20, 9am-1pm
Fee: adult €7.50, OAP €5, child free
78. Creamery House, Castlecomer, Co Kilkenny R95 A060
www.creameryhouse.com
Open dates in 2023: Feb 3-5, 10-12, 16-18, 24-26, Mar 3-5, 10-12, 17-19, 24-26, 31, Apr 1-2, 7-9, 14-16, 21-23, 28-30, May 5-7, 12-14, 19-21, 26-28, June 1-2, 6-9, 12-16, 19-23, 26-29, Aug 12-20, Feb-May, 2pm-7pm, June and Aug, 10am-3pm
Fee: adult/OAP/student €7.50, child under18 free
79. Kilfane Glen & Waterfall Garden, Thomastown, County Kilkenny R95 RXO5 – garden only
See my entry: https://irishhistorichouses.com/2021/12/16/kilfane-glen-waterfall-kilfane-thomastown-co-kilkenny/
Open dates in 2023: July 1-31, Aug 1-31, 11am-6pm
Fee: adult €7, OAP/student €6.50, child €6, family €20
80. Kilkenny Design Centre, Castle Yard, Kilkenny
www.kilkennydesign.com
Open: Jan 3-Dec 24, 28-31, Jan 10am-7pm, Feb-Mar, Oct- Dec, 9am-8pm, Apr-Sept, 9am-9am
Fee: Free
81. Shankill Castle, Paulstown, Co. Kilkenny
www.shankillcastle.com
Open dates in 2023: Apr 1-2, 8-9, 15-16, 22-23, 29-30, May 6-7, 13-14, 20-21, 27-28, June 1-4, 8-11, 15-18, 22-25, 29-30, July 1-2, 6-9, 13-16, 20-23, 27-30, Aug 3-6, 10-20, 24-27, 31, Sept 1, 5-8, 12-15, 19-22, 26-29, 11am-5pm
Fee: house & garden, adult €12 garden €6; OAP/student €10, gardens €4; child €6 garden €3
82. Tybroughney Castle, Piltown, Co Kilkenny
https://www.tybroughneycastle.com/
Open dates in 2023: May 1-31, June 1-30, Mon-Sat, National Heritage Week, Aug 12-20, 12 noon-4pm
Fee: adult/OAP €5, student/child €2
County Laois
83. Ballaghmore Castle, Borris in Ossory, Co. Laois
www.castleballaghmore.com
Open: all year except Christmas Day, 10am-6pm
Fee: adult €15, child/OAP/student €5, family of 4, €25 with guide
84. Stradbally Hall, Stradbally, Co. Laois
See my entry: https://irishhistorichouses.com/2021/10/14/stradbally-hall-stradbally-co-laois/
www.stradballyhall.ie
Open dates in 2023: May 1-31, June 1-9, Aug 12-20, Oct 1-14, 9am-1pm
Fee: adult €10, OAP/student €5, child free
County Leitrim
85. Manorhamilton Castle (Ruin), Castle St, Manorhamilton, Co. Leitrim
Open dates in 2023: May 1-31, June 1-30, July 1-31, Aug 1-31, Sept 1-30, Oct 1-31, Nov 1-5, 8-12, 15-19, 22-26, 29-30, Dec 1-3, 6-10, 13-17, 20-23, 9am-4pm
Fee: adult/OAP €5, child free
County Limerick
86. Ash Hill, Kilmallock, Co. Limerick V35 W306
www.ashhill.com
(Tourist Accommodation Facility)
Although it is listed as an Accommodation facility it has open days listed – ring it advance to see if you can visit.
Open dates in 2023: Mar 16-31, Apr 15-30, May 1-31, June 1-30, July 15-31, Aug 1-31, Sept 1-30, Oct 1-15, 9.30am-4.30pm
Fee: Free
See my entry https://irishhistorichouses.com/2023/04/06/ash-hill-kilmallock-co-limerick/
87. Glebe House, Holycross, Bruff, Co. Limerick
Open dates in 2023: Jan 4-6, 9-13, 16-20, 23-27, 30-31, Mon-Fri, 2.30pm-6.30pm, May 8-26, June 12-23, Mon-Fri, 2.30pm-6.30pm, Sat & Sun, 8am-12 noon, Aug 12-20, National Heritage Week, 9am-1pm
Fee: Free
88. Glenville House, Glenville, Ardagh, Co. Limerick V42 X225
Open dates in 2023: Apr 1-28, May 2-31, June 1-10, Tue-Sat, Aug 11-20, 9.30am-1.30pm
Fee: adult €5, OAP/student €3, child free
See my entry https://irishhistorichouses.com/2023/03/19/glenville-house-glenville-ardagh-co-limerick-v42-x225/
89. Kilpeacon House, Crecora, Co. Limerick
Open dates in 2023: May 1-June 30, Mon- Sat, Aug 12-20, 10am-2pm
Fee: adult/child/OAP €8
90. Mount Trenchard House and Garden, Foynes, Co. Limerick
Open: June 1-31, July 1-31, Aug 12-20, 9am-5pm
Fee: adult €8, child/OAP/student €4
See my entry https://irishhistorichouses.com/2023/04/01/mount-trenchard-house-and-garden-foynes-co-limerick/
91. Odellville House, Ballingarry, Co. Limerick
www.odellville.simplesite.com
Open dates in 2023: May 1-31, June 1-30, Aug 12-20, 10am-2pm
Fee: adult €8, student/OAP/child €4
92. The Turret, Rylanes, Ballingarry, Co. Limerick V94 HV24
Open dates in 2023: May 1-31, June 1-15, Aug 1-31, 2pm-6pm
Fee: adult €5, OAP/child/student/ free
See my entry: https://irishhistorichouses.com/2023/03/23/the-turret-ballingarry-co-limerick-v94-hv24/
93. The Old Rectory, Rathkeale, Co. Limerick
Open dates in 2023: May 6-Nov 26, Saturday and Sundays, National Heritage Week, Aug 12-20
10am-2pm
Fee: adult €8, child/OAP/student €3
County Longford
94. Moorhill House, Castlenugent, Lisryan, Co. Longford
Open: Aug 1-31, Sept 1-29, 9.30am-1.30pm
Fee: adult/OAP/student/child €8
County Louth
95. Barmeath Castle, Dunleer, Drogheda, Co. Louth A92 P973
See my entry: https://irishhistorichouses.com/2020/10/23/barmeath-castle-dunleer-drogheda-county-louth/
Open dates in 2023: May 1-31, June 1-10, Aug 12-20, Oct 1-20, 9am-1pm
Fee: adult /OAP/student €5, child free
99. Killineer House & Garden, Drogheda, Co. Louth A92 P8K7
See my entry: https://irishhistorichouses.com/2021/08/10/killineer-house-county-louth/
www.killineerhouse.ie
Open dates in 2023: Feb 1-20, May 1-15, June 1-10, Aug 12-26, 9am-1pm
Fee: adult/OAP/child/student, house: €4, garden €6
97. Rokeby Hall, Grangebellew, Co. Louth A92 HX52
See my entry: https://irishhistorichouses.com/2020/08/17/rokeby-hall-grangebellew-county-louth/
www.rokeby.ie
Open dates in 2023: May 1-31, Mon-Sat, Aug 12-20, Sept 1-30, Mon-Sat, 10am-2pm
Fee: adult/OAP €10, child/student €5
County Mayo
98. Brookhill House, Brookhill, Claremorris, Co. Mayo
Open dates in 2023: Jan 13-20, Apr 13-20, May 18-24, June 8-14, July 13-19, Aug 1-23, 2pm-6pm
Fee: adult €6, student €3, €OAP /child, wheelchair, National Heritage Week free
99. Enniscoe House & Gardens, Castlehill, Ballina, Co. Mayo F26 EA24
see my entry: https://irishhistorichouses.com/2021/11/25/enniscoe-house-gardens-castlehill-ballina-co-mayo/
www.enniscoe.com
(Tourist Accommodation Facility)
Open for accommodation: April 1-Oct 31
Although listed under accommodation they have open dates listed for the house and gardens – ring in advance if you would like to make a visit to the house.
Open: garden, April 1-Oct 31, 10am-5pm,
Fee: garden & heritage centre adult €8, OAP €6, child €3 under 4 years free, student €3, family 2 adults and 2 children €15, tour of house €5 per adult, free tour in National Heritage Week
100. Old Coastguard Station, Rosmoney, Westport, Co. Mayo
www.jamescahill.com/coastguardstation.html
Open dates in 2023: July 1-Sept 9 closed Sundays, National Heritage Week Aug 12-20, 11am-4pm
Fee: adult €1, child/OAP/student free
101. Owenmore, Garranard, Ballina, Co. Mayo
Tourist Accommodation Facility – not open to the public
Open for accommodation: March 16- Dec 11
County Meath
102. Beauparc House, Beau Parc, Navan, Co. Meath C15 D2K6
See my entry https://irishhistorichouses.com/2022/07/22/beauparc-house-beau-parc-navan-co-meath/
Open dates in 2023: Mar 1-20, May 1-31, Aug 12-20, 10am-2 pm
Fee: adult €10, OAP/student/child €8
103. Cillghrian Glebe now known as Boyne House Slane, Chapel Street, Slane, Co. Meath C15 P657 (hotel)
www.boynehouseslane.ie
Open: all year, National Heritage Week, Aug 12-20, 9am-1pm
Fee: Free
104. Dardistown Castle, Dardistown, Julianstown, Co. Meath
See my entry: https://irishhistorichouses.com/2019/07/19/dardistown-castle-county-meath/
www.dardistowncastle.ie
Open dates in 2023: Feb 1-3, 6-10, 13-17, 20-24, 27-28, July 17-31, August 1-31,10am-2pm
Fee: adult €6, student/OAP/child €3, donation to Irish Cancer Society.
105. Dunsany Castle, Dunsany, Co. Meath
www.dunsany.com
Open dates in 2023: June 22-30, July 1-31, Aug 1-20, 10am-2pm
Fee: adult €25, OAP €20, student €15, child under 12 years free
106. Gravelmount House, Castletown, Kilpatrick, Navan, Co. Meath
Open dates in 2023: Jan 2-11, May 1-31, Aug 12-20, Dec 10-20, 9am-1pm
Fee: adult €6, OAP/student/child €3
107. Hamwood House, Dunboyne, Co. Meath
www.hamwood.ie
Open dates in 2023: house, March 1-3, 6-10, 13-16, 20-24, 27-31, May 24-31, June 23-30, July 24-31, August 12-20, Sept 23-30, 11am-1pm, 3pm-5pm
Garden: March-September, Fri-Sun, National Heritage Week, Aug 12-20, 10am-7pm
Fee: adult €10 with free coffee, child under 10 free, free coffee in café when open on Saturdays and Sundays
108. Killeen Mill, Clavinstown, Drumree, Co. Meath
www.killeenmill.ie
Tourists Accommodation Facility – not open to the public
Open for accommodation: April 1- Sept 30
109. Loughcrew House, Loughcrew, Old Castle, Co. Meath
Tourist Accommodation Facility – not open to the public
Open for accommodation: all year
The house is not open to the public but the gardens are.
Garden: all year, 11am-5pm
Fee: €8, OAP/student €6, child €4, group concessions
110. Moyglare House, Moyglare, Co. Meath
Postal address Maynooth Co. Kildare
See my entry: https://irishhistorichouses.com/2021/02/15/moyglare-house-county-meath/
https://moyglaremanor.ie/
Open dates in 2023: Jan 2-6, 9-13, 16-20, 23-27, May 29-31, June 1-23, 26-30, Aug 12-20, 9am-1pm,
Fee: adult/OAP €10, student/child €5
111. Slane Castle, Slane, Co. Meath
See my entry: https://irishhistorichouses.com/2019/07/19/slane-castle-county-meath/
www.slanecastle.ie
Open dates in 2023: Mar 18-19, 25-26. April 1-2, 8-9, 15-16, 22-23, May 5-7, June 23-25, July 1-2, 7-9, 14-16, 21-23, 28-30, Aug 4-6, 12-20, 25-27, Sept 2-3, 9-10, 16-17, 23-24, 30, Oct 1, 7-8, 14-15, 21-22, 28-29, Nov 4-5, 11-12, 18-19, 25-26, Dec 2-3, 9-10, 16-17, 23-24, 30-31, tours 11am, 1pm, 3pm
Fee: adult €14, OAP/student €12.50, child €8.40, concession family ticket (2 adults and 2 children €39, additional adults €1, additional children €6, concession group discounts available for over 3 guests, starting from 10%-32% for up to 25 guests
112. St. Mary’s Abbey, High Street, Trim, Co. Meath
See my entry: https://irishhistorichouses.com/2022/09/17/st-marys-abbey-high-street-trim-co-meath/
Open dates in 2023: June 19-23, July 10-23, Aug 12-25, Sept 11-17, Oct 9-22, Nov 6-11, 2pm-6pm
Fee: adult €5, OAP/student/child €2
113. The Former Parochial House, Slane, Co. Meath C15 C563
www.parochialhouseslane.ie
Open: May 1-Sept 30, Mon-Sat, National Heritage Week, Aug 12-20, 9am-1pm
Fee: adult €5, child/OAP/student €3
114. Swainstown House, Kilmessan, Co. Meath C15 Y60F
See my entry: https://irishhistorichouses.com/2020/10/10/swainstown-house-kilmessan-county-meath/
Open dates in 2023: Mar 6-10, April 3-4, 6-7, May 1-7, June 5-11, July 3-9, Aug 12-20, Sept 11-15, 18-22, Oct 2-3, 5-6, Nov 6-7, 9-10, Dec 4-5, 7-8, 11am-3pm
Fee: adult €8, OAP/student/child €5
115. Tankardstown House, Rathkenny, Slane, Co. Meath (hotel)
See my entry: https://irishhistorichouses.com/2020/07/11/tankardstown-estate-demesne-rathkenny-slane-co-meath/
www.tankardstown.ie
Open: all year including National Heritage Week, Aug 12-20, 9am-1pm
Fee: Free
County Monaghan
116. Castle Leslie, Glaslough, Co. Monaghan
See my entry: https://irishhistorichouses.com/2020/08/07/castle-leslie-glaslough-county-monaghan/
www.castleleslie.com
Tourist Accommodation Facility – not open to the public
Open for accommodation: all year,
National Heritage Week events August 12-20.
117. Hilton Park House, Clones, Co. Monaghan
www.hiltonpark.ie
Tourist Accommodation Facility – not open to the public
Open for accommodation: April- Sept
House and garden tours available – contact them in advance to see if you can visit. Listed open dates in 2023: Jan 9-13, 23-27, Feb 7-10, 20-25, 27, May 7-12, 14-19, 21-25, June 2, 12-16, 19-23, Aug 12-20, Sept 10, 17, 24, weekdays, 9am-1pm, Sunday, 1pm-5pm
Fee: adult €10, OAP/student €8, child €5
118. Mullan Village and Mill, Mullan, Emyvale, Co. Monaghan
www.mullanvillage.com
Open: Aug 1-31, Sept 1-30, 2pm-6.30pm
Fee: €6
County Offaly
119. Ballybrittan Castle, Ballybrittan, Edenderry, Co. Offaly R45 PR27
Open dates in 2023: Jan 21-22, 28-29, Feb 4-5, 11-12, 18-19, 25-26, May 1-31, Aug 12-20, Sept 29-30, Oct 1, 6-8, 14-15, 2pm-6pm.
Fee: Free – except in case of large groups >10 fee of €5
120. Ballindoolin House, Edenderry, Co. Offaly
Open dates in 2023: Mar 20-23, 27-30, April 17-20, 24-27, May 1-4, 8-11, 13-14, June 12-15, 17-22, Aug 12-20, Sept 4-7, 9-14, 18-21, 25-27, 10am-2pm
Fee: adult €10, student /OAP/child €5
121. Birr Castle, Birr, Co. Offaly
Open dates in 2023: May 13- Sept 9, Mon-Sat, National Heritage Week, Aug 12-20, 10am-2pm
Fee: adult/OAP/student/child €20, groups €17
122. Corolanty House, Shinrone, Birr, Co. Offaly R42 EA07
Open: Jan, Feb, July, Aug, Sept, daily 2pm-6pm
Fee: Free
123. Crotty Church, Castle Street, Birr, Co. Offaly
Open: all year, 1pm-5pm
Fee: Free
124. Gloster House, Brosna, Birr, Co. Offaly
Open dates in 2023: Jan 3-31, Mon-Fri, May 1-31, Aug 12-20, 9am-1pm
Fee: adult/student/child/OAP €7
125. High Street House, High Street, Tullamore, Co. Offaly R35 T189
Open dates in 2023: Jan 4-31, Mon-Fri, May 1-18, Aug 12-20, Sept 1-24, 9.30am-1.30pm
Fee: adult €7, student/OAP €6, child €3
126. Loughton, Moneygall, Birr, Co. Offaly E53 WK16
See my entry: https://irishhistorichouses.com/2020/11/01/loughton-house-moneygall-county-offaly/
www.loughtonhouse.com
Open dates in 2023: May 2- June 30, Tue-Sun, Aug 1-20, 11am-3pm
Fee: adult €10, OAP €7, child/student €5, family of four €20
127. Springfield House, Mount Lucas, Daingean, Tullamore, Co. Offaly R35 NF89
See my entry: www.irishhistorichouses.com/2022/06/01/springfield-house-mount-lucas-daingean-tullamore-co-offaly/
Open dates in 2023: Jan 1-6, 1pm-5pm, Feb 11-13, April 9-13, May 6-8, 18-21, June 9-11, 16-18, 30, July 1-2, 7-9, Aug 12-31, Sept 1, 2pm-6pm, Dec 26-31, 1pm-5pm
Fee: Free
128. The Maltings, Castle Street, Birr, Co. Offaly
Tourist Accommodation Facility – not open to the public
Open for accommodation: all year
County Roscommon
129. Castlecoote House, Castlecoote, Co. Roscommon F42 H288
www.castlecootehouse.com
Open: July1-31, Aug 1-31 2pm-6pm
Home of the Percy French Festival, www.percyfrench.ie
Fee: adult €10, child €5, OAP/student €8
130. Clonalis House, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon F45 H265
See my entry: https://irishhistorichouses.com/2020/10/16/clonalis-castlerea-county-roscommon/
Tourist Accommodation Facility – not open to the public
open for accommodation April 1-September 30
www.clonalishouse.com
Despite being listed as Accommodation, Clonalis has some listed Open dates in 2023. Check the website in advance to see if they are open for a visit: Jun 21-Aug 31, Mon-Sat, National Heritage Week, Aug 12-20, 11am-3:45pm
Fee: adult €12, OAP/student €9, child €5 under 4 years free
131. King House, Main Street, Boyle, Co. Roscommon F52 HM50
See my entry https://irishhistorichouses.com/2023/02/02/king-house-main-street-boyle-co-roscommon/
Open dates in 2023: April 8-9, 11-16, 18- 23, 25-30, May 2-7, 9-14, 16-21, 23-28, 30-31, June 1-30, July 1-31, Aug 1-31, Sept 1-3, 5-10, 12-17, 19- 24, 26- 30, Tue-Sat: 11am-5pm, Sun: 11am-4pm
Fee: adult €10, OAP/student /child €7, family 2 adults & 2 children €30
132. Shannonbridge Fortifications, Shannonbridge, Athlone, Co. Roscommon
www.shannonbridgefortifications.ie
Open: May 1-Sept 30, noon-4pm
Fee: Free
133. Strokestown Park House, Strokestown Park House, Strokestown, Co. Roscommon
See my entry https://irishhistorichouses.com/2023/03/09/strokestown-park-house-strokestown-co-roscommon/
www.strokestownpark.ie www.irishheritagetrust.ie
Open: all year, Jan-Feb, Nov-Dec, 10.30am-4pm, Mar-May, Sept-Oct, 10am-5pm,
June-July, 10am-6pm
Fee: adult house €12, tour of house €16, child €6, tour of house €9, OAP/student €10,
tour of house €12.50, family €27, tour of house €35
County Sligo
134. Castletown Manor, Cottlestown, Co. Sligo
Open dates in 2023: June 20-24, 26-30, July 1, 3-8, 10-15, 17-22, 24-29, 31, Aug 1-5, 7-26, 28-31,
1pm-5pm
Fee: adult €10, child/student €5
135. Coopershill House, Riverstown, Co. Sligo F52 EC52
Tourist Accommodation Facility – not open to the public
Open for accommodation: April-Sept
See my entry: https://irishhistorichouses.com/2022/01/11/coopershill-house-riverstown-co-sligo/
Despite being listed as a Tourist Accommodation Facility, it might be open for a vist – check the website or call in advance: Open: April-Sept Tues-Sat, 11am-3pm
Fee: adult/OAP €10, student €5, child €3
136. Lissadell House & Gardens, Lissadell, Ballinfull, Co. Sligo
www.lissadell.com
Open dates in 2023: June 3-4, 7-11, 14-18, 21-25, 28-30, July 1-31, Aug 1-31, Sept 1-10, 10.30am-6pm
Fee: adult €14, child €7
See my entry https://irishhistorichouses.com/2023/04/27/lissadell-house-gardens-lissadell-ballinfull-co-sligo/
137. Markree Castle, Collooney, Co Sligo (hotel)
See my entry: https://irishhistorichouses.com/2021/11/06/markree-castle-collooney-co-sligo/
Open, but check in advance due to events and weddings: June, July, Aug, 12 noon-4pm
Fee: Free
138. Newpark House and Demesne, Newpark, Ballymote, Co. Sligo F56 X985
See my entry: https://irishhistorichouses.com/2021/11/30/newpark-house-and-demesne-newpark-ballymote-co-sligo/
Open dates in 2023: Jan 30-31, Feb 1-3, 27-28, Mar 1-3, 6-10, Apr 24-28, May 8-13, 15-19, 22-27, June 5-10, 19-24, Aug 12-20, 26-27, 9.30am-1.30pm
Fee: adult €7, OAP/student €5, child free
139. Rathcarrick House, Rathcarrick, Strandhill Road, Co. Sligo F91 PK58
Open: June, July, Aug, Tue-Sat, National Heritage Week Aug 12-20, 2pm-6pm
Fee: adult €5, OAP/student/child free
140. Temple House, Ballymote, Co. Sligo F56 NN50
Tourist Accommodation Facility – not open to the public
Open for accommodation: April 1-December 31
County Tipperary
141. Beechwood House, Ballbrunoge, Cullen, Co. Tipperary E34 HK00
Open dates in 2023: Feb 13-19, Mar 6-12, Apr 17-22, May 4-7, 12-14, 19-21, June 12-17, July 14-16, 28-30, Aug 12-20, Sept 1-3, 8-10, 15-17, 10.15am-2.15pm
Fee: adult €5, OAP/student €2, child free, fees donated to charity
142. Clashleigh House, Clogheen, Co. Tipperary
Open dates in 2023: Mar 21-30, Apr 4-27, May 1-25, Tues & Thurs, June 6-29, Tue, Thurs, Sat &Sun, Aug 12-20, Sept 5-28, Oct 3-26, Tues & Thurs, 9am-1pm
Fee: adult €8, OAP/student/child €4
143. Fancroft Mill, Fancroft, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary
Open dates in 2023: Feb 13-28, May 1-25, June 8-17, Aug 12-20, 10am-2pm
Fee: adult €8, OAP/student €6, child free under 5 years, adult supervision essential, group rates available
144. Grenane House, Tipperary, Co. Tipperary E34 EP22
Open dates in 2023: May 1-6, 8-13, 15-20, 22-27, 29-31, Aug 12-20, Sept 1-2, 4-9, 11-15, 18-23, 25-30, 2pm-6pm
Fee: adult €20, child > 12 years/student/OAP €10, group rates available
145. Killenure Castle, Dundrum, Co Tipperary
www.killenure.com
Open: Feb 1-20, May 1-31, Aug 12-20, 10.30am-2.30pm
Fee: adult €10, child /OAP/student €8
146. Lismacue House, Bansha, Co. Tipperary
www.lismacue.com
Tourist Accommodation Facility – not open to the public
Open for accommodation: Mar 1-Oct 31
147. Redwood Castle, Redwood, Lorrha, Nenagh, North Tipperary E45 HT38
Redwood is off the Birr/Portumna Rd
Open dates in 2023: June 17-30, July 3-31, Aug 1-3, 9-24, 28-31, Sept 1-6, 2.30pm-6.30pm
Fee: adult €10, OAP/student/child €5
148. The Rectory, Cashel Road, Cahir, Co. Tipperary
contact: Richard Fahey
Tel: 087-2601994
Tourist Accommodation Facility – not open to the public
Open for accommodation: May 1-Oct 31
149. Silversprings House, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary E91 NT32
Open dates in 2023: May 1-31, June 1-30, 12 noon-4pm Aug 12-20, 10am-4pm
Fee: adult €5, OAP €4, student €3, child free
County Waterford
150. Ballynatray Estate, Co. Waterford P36 T678 – garden only
Postal address: Glendine, Youghal, Co. Cork
www.ballynatray.com
Gardens Open: April 1-Sept 30, 12 noon-4pm
Fee: adult €6, child OAP/student €3
151. Cappagh House (Old and New), Cappagh, Dungarvan, Co Waterford X35 RH51
www.cappaghhouse.ie
Open dates in 2023: April, June, & August, Wednesday & Thursday, May & September Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday, National Heritage Week, August 12-20, 9.30am-1.30pm
Fee: adult/OAP/student/€5, child under 12 free
152. Cappoquin House & Gardens, Cappoquin, Co. Waterford
See my entry: https://irishhistorichouses.com/2021/01/24/cappoquin-house-gardens-cappoquin-co-waterford/
www.cappoquinhouseandgardens.com
Open dates in 2023: Apr 10-15, 17-22, 24-29, May 2-6, 8-13, 15-20, 22-27, Aug 12-26, 28-31, 9am-1pm
Gardens open all year, except Sundays 9am-4pm
Fee: house/garden €15, house only €10, garden only €6, children free if supervised
153. Curraghmore House, Portlaw, Co. Waterford
See my entry: https://irishhistorichouses.com/2020/08/01/curraghmore-portlaw-county-waterford/
www.curraghmorehouse.ie
Open dates in 2023: May, June, July, Aug, Sept, Fri-Sun and Bank Holidays, National Heritage Week, Aug 12-20,10am-4pm
Fee: adult/OAP/student, house/garden/shell house tour €20, garden €7, child under12 years free
154. Dromana House, Cappoquin, Co. Waterford
See my entry: https://irishhistorichouses.com/2021/02/06/dromana-house-cappoquin-co-waterford/
www.dromanahouse.com
Open dates in 2023: June 1-July 30 Tues-Sun and Bank Holidays, Aug 12-20, 2pm-6pm
Fee: adult/OAP/student, house and garden €15, house €10, garden €6, child under 12 years free, groups of 10 or more house/garden €12
155. The Presentation Convent, Waterford Healthpark, Slievekeel Road, Waterford
Open: Jan 1-Dec 31, excluding Bank Holidays, National Heritage Week, Aug 12-20
8.30am-5.30pm
Fee: Free
156. Tourin House & Gardens, Tourin, Cappoquin, Co. Waterford P51 YYIK
See my entry: https://irishhistorichouses.com/2020/04/30/tourin-house-gardens-cappoquin-county-waterford/
www.tourin-house.ie
Open dates in 2023: House, April 1-Sept 30, Tue-Sat, National Heritage Week, Aug 12-20, 1pm-5pm, house other times by appointment
Garden April- Sept, Tue-Sat, 1am-5pm,
Fee: adult €6, OAP/student €3.50, child free.
County Westmeath
157. Lough Park House, Castlepollard, Co. Westmeath
Open dates in 2023: Mar 6-12, Apr 6-12, May 1-4, June 1-7, July 14-25, Aug 1-7, 9-20, Sept 1-7, Oct 27-30, 2pm-6pm
Fee: adult €6, child €3
158. Rockfield Ecological Estate, Rathaspic, Rathowen, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath
Open dates in 2023: June 21-30 July 15-31, Aug 12-20, Sept 15-30, Oct 1-10, 2pm-6pm
Fee: Free
159. St. John’s Church, Loughstown, Drumcree, Collinstown, Co. Westmeath
Open: Aug 1-31, Sept 1-30, 2pm-6pm
Fee: adult €8, child/OAP/student €4
160. Tullynally Castle & Gardens, Castlepollard, Co. Westmeath N91 HV58
See my entry: https://irishhistorichouses.com/2020/11/19/tullynally-castle-and-gardens-castlepollard-county-westmeath/
www.tullynallycastle.com
Open dates in 2023: Castle: May 4-Sept 23, Thurs-Sat, National Heritage Week, Aug 12-20, 11am-3pm
Garden: April 1-Oct 1, Thurs-Sun and Bank Holidays, 11am-5pm
Fee: adult, castle/garden €16, garden €8.50, child, castle/garden €8, garden €4
161. Turbotstown, Coole, Co. Westmeath
Open: July 22-31, Aug 1-31, Dec 1-20, 9am-1pm
Fee: adult/student €8, child/OAP €4
County Wexford
162. Clougheast Cottage, Carne, Co. Wexford
Open: Jan 11-31, May 1-31, August 12-20, 9am-1pm
Fee: €5
163. Kilcarbry Mill Engine House, Sweetfarm, Enniscorthy, Co Wexford
Open dates in 2023: Jan 1-2, Feb 10, 12-13, Mar 13-17, Apr 20-21, May 10-13, June 16-18, July14-16, Aug 1-30, Oct 26-28, Nov 30, Dec 1, 20-23, 12 noon-4pm
Fee: adult €10, student/OAP €5
164. Kilmokea Country Manor & Gardens, Great Island, Campile, New Ross, Co. Wexford Y34 TH58
www.kilmokea.com
Tourist Accommodation Facility – not open to public.
Gardens Open: April 1-Nov 7
Fee: Adult €7, OAP €6, student €5, child €4, family€20, groups > 10 €5pp
165. Sigginstown Castle, Sigginstown, Tacumshane, Co. Wexford Y35 XK7D
www.sigginstowncastle.com
Open dates in 2023: Mar 25-26, April 1-2, 8-10, 29-30, May 1, 5-7, 12-14, 19-21, 26-28, June 9-11, 23-25, 30, July 1-2, 7-9, 14-16, 21-23, 28-30, Aug 4-7, 11-20, 25-27, Sept 1-3, 22-24, 29-30, 1pm-5pm, guided tours 1.30, 3.30
Fee: castle, adult €8, child/OAP/student/ groups 6 or more €6
166. Wilton Castle, Bree, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford Y21 V9P9
Tourist Accommodation Facility – not open to the public
See my entry: https://irishhistorichouses.com/2022/02/04/wilton-castle-bree-enniscorthy-co-wexford-and-a-trip-to-johnstown-castle/
www.wiltoncastleireland.com
Open for accommodation: all year
167. Woodbrook House, Killanne, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford Y21 TP 92
Tourist Accommodation Facility – not open to the public
www.woodbrookhouse.ie
Open for accommodation: May 1-October 31
168. Woodville House, New Ross, Co. Wexford Y34 WP93
www.woodvillegardens.ie
Open: May 1-31, June 1-30, Aug 12-20, 10am-5pm
Fee: adult/OAP €8, student/child free
County Wicklow
169. Altidore Castle, Kilpeddar, Greystones, Co. Wicklow
see my entry: https://irishhistorichouses.com/2020/06/25/altidore-castle-kilpeddar-greystones-county-wicklow/
Open dates in 2023: Mar 10-29, May 1-31, June 1-5, 1pm-5pm, Aug 12-20, 2pm-6pm
Fee: adult /OAP €5, child/student free
170. Ballymurrin House, Kilbride, Wicklow, Co. Wicklow A67 PX56
see my entry: https://irishhistorichouses.com/2020/11/27/ballymurrin-kilbride-county-wicklow/
www.ballymurrinquakerfarmstead.eu
Open dates in 2023: Jan 2-21, July 12-31, Aug 1-20, 2pm-6pm
Fee: free
171. Castle Howard, Avoca, Co. Wicklow
see my entry: https://irishhistorichouses.com/2020/11/13/castle-howard-avoca-county-wicklow/
Open dates in 2023: Jan 9-11, Feb 13-17, Mar 6-8, 21-23, June 7-10, 12-14, 26-30, July 1, 10-15, 24-27, Aug 12-20, Sept 4-9, 16, 23, Oct 2-4, 9-11, 9am-1pm
Fee: adult €8.50, OAP/student €6.50, child €5
172. Charleville, Enniskerry, Co. Wicklow A98 V293
See my entry: https://irishhistorichouses.com/2020/09/18/charleville-county-wicklow/
Open dates in 2023: Feb 1-3, 6-10, 13-17, 20-24, 27-28, Mon- Fri, 1pm-5pm, May 2-31, Mon- Fri, 1pm-5pm, Sat-Sun. 9am-1pm, June 1-2, 6-7, Mon-Fri, 1pm-5pm, Aug 12-20, Mon-Fri, 1pm-5pm, Sat & Sun, 9am-1pm
Fee: house €10, garden €6
173. Greenan More, Ballintombay, Rathdrum, Co Wicklow
www.greenanmore.ie
Open dates in 2023: May 3-7, 10-14, 17-21, 24-28, 31, June 1-4, 7-11, 14-18, Aug 12-20, 23-27, 30-31, Sept 1-3, 6-10, 13-17, 10am-3pm
Fee: adult €6, child/OAP/student €3
174. Killruddery House & Gardens, Southern Cross Road, Bray, Co. Wicklow
www.killruddery.com
Open dates in 2023: Apr 1-Oct 31, Apr-Sept, 9am-5pm, Oct, 9am-4pm
Fee: adult house and garden tour €14, garden €8.50, OAP/student house and garden
tour €13, garden €7.50, child 4-12 years €3, 13-18 years €7.50, under 4 years free
See my entry https://irishhistorichouses.com/2019/08/31/killruddery-southern-cross-road-bray-county-wicklow/
175. Kiltimon House, Newcastle, Co. Wicklow
Open: May 8-28, Aug 12-20, Sept 1-30, 9am-1pm
Fee: adult €10, OAP/student/child €5
176. Kingston House, Rathdrum, Co. Wicklow A67 DV25
Open: Aug 1-31, Sept 1-30, 10am-2pm
Fee: adult €3, OAP/student/child €2
177. Mount Usher Gardens, Ashford, Co. Wicklow A67 VW22 – garden only
See my entry: https://irishhistorichouses.com/2021/06/30/mount-usher-gardens-ashford-co-wicklow/
www.mountushergardens.ie
www.avoca.com/en
Open: all year, except Christmas Day and St. Stephens Day, Jan-Mar, Nov-Dec,
10am-5pm, Apr-Oct, 10am-6pm
Fee: adult €10, student/OAP €8, child €5, groups €7.50
178. Powerscourt House & Gardens, Powerscourt Estate, Enniskerry, Co. Wicklow A98 W0D0
See my entry: https://irishhistorichouses.com/2020/04/26/powerscourt-house-gardens-enniskerry-county-wicklow/
www.powerscourt.ie
Open: Jan I-Dec 24, 27-31, house and garden, 9.30am-5.30pm, ballroom and garden rooms, 9.30am-1.30pm
Fee: Mar-Oct, adult €12.50, OAP €9.50, student €9, child €5, family ticket 2 adults and 3 children under 18 years €28, Nov-Dec, adult €9, OAP €8, student €7.50, child €4, family ticket 2 adults and 3 children under 18 years €20
179. Russborough, The Albert Beit Foundation, Blessington, Co. Wicklow W91 W284
See my entry: https://irishhistorichouses.com/2020/11/08/russborough-house-blessington-county-wicklow/
enc@russborough.ie
Open: Jan 1-Dec 23, 27-31, 10am-5pm,
Fee: adult €12, OAP/student €9 child €6 under 5 years free, group rates €8.50,
Entrance to the Parkland and Children’s Playground is free, all day carpark €4
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