I am compiling a list of Historic Houses open for visits.
I am working on fuller descriptions with photographs of places that may not be Section 482 but may be open to the public on specific dates, and will be publishing these soon, probably by Province, as I did for the Office of Public Works properties.
Some big houses are now hotels or b&bs, and may be possible to visit, so I am including them on this list [in red]. This list is neither exhaustive nor necessarily accurate – check listing in advance to see if they are still open to the public.
Here is the Summary List – I hope it will be useful for you for trips around the country, including Northern Ireland which is a treasure trove! Let me know if you have any other recommendations!
I am listing the Section 482 properties in purple to distinguish them from other places to visit.
Antrim:
1. Antrim Castle and Clotworthy House, County Antrim – estate and gardens open to the public, the Castle was destroyed by fire. The stable block, built in the 1840s and now known as Clotworthy House, is used as an arts centre.
https://discovernorthernireland.com/things-to-do/antrim-castle-gardens-and-clotworthy-house-p704051
2. Belfast Castle estate , County Antrim
https://discovernorthernireland.com/things-to-do/belfast-castle-estate-p676051
3. Carrickfergus Castle, County Antrim
https://discovernorthernireland.com/things-to-do/carrickfergus-castle-p674971
4. Dunluce Castle (ruin), County Antrim
5. Galgorm Castle, County Antrim – now part of a golf club.
https://www.galgormcastle.com/galgorm-estate.html
6. Glenarm Castle, County Antrim – private, can book a tour
Dates are limited and booking in advance is required.
7. Lissanoure Castle, County Antrim – private, wedding venue
George MacCartney, 1st and last Earl Macartney, lived at Lissanoure Castle, is an ancestor of my husband, Stephen! His mother was a Winder.
8. Malone House, Belfast, County Antrim – wedding and conference venue
https://discovernorthernireland.com/things-to-do/malone-house-p674831
9. Wilmont House (park only), Sir Thomas and Lady Dixon Rose Gardens.
https://discovernorthernireland.com/things-to-do/sir-thomas-and-lady-dixon-park-p674891
Places to stay. Count Antrim:
1. Ballyealy Cottage, Castle Shane Estate, County Antrim €€ for two, € for 3-5
2. Ballygally Castle, Larne, County Antrim €
3. Ballylough House, County Antrim
4. Drum Gate Lodge, Ballylough House, Bushmills, County Antrim €€
5. Blackhead Cutter Lighthouse keeper’s house, Whitehead, County Antrim €€ for two, € for 4/5 https://www.irishlandmark.com/property/blackhead-cutter/
3 houses: https://www.irishlandmark.com/properties/
6. Culloden Estate and Spa, Bangor Road, Holywood, Belfast, BT18 0EX €€€ https://www.cullodenestateandspa.com
The website tells us Colloden was originally built as an official palace for the Bishops of Down. The Culloden Estate and Spa stands in twelve acres of secluded gardens and woodland.
5. Dunadry Hotel, County Antrim €€
https://www.originalirishhotels.com
8. Barbican, Glenarm Castle, County Antrim €€
https://www.irishlandmark.com/property/the-barbican/
9. Kilmore House, County Antrim
https://kilmorecountryhouse.com
10. Kiln Wing, Old Corn Mill, Bushmills, County Antrim €€
https://www.irishlandmark.com/property/kiln-wing-old-corn-mill/
11. Larchfield Estate, Lisburn, Co Antrim, BT27 6XJ, Northern Ireland € https://www.larchfieldestate.co.uk/staying-over
12. Lissanoure Estate cottages: all currently let
https://lissanourecastle.com/the-estate/
13. Magherintemple Gate Lodge, Ballycastle, County Antrim €€ for 2; € for 3/4
14. Merchant Hotel, Belfast €€€
https://www.themerchanthotel.com/our-history
15. Old Bushmills Barn, 15 Priestlands Road, Antrim €€€ for two; € for four
https://www.theoldbushmillsbarn.com
16. Portbradden Cottage, Bushmills, County Antrim
17. Strand House, Ballymena, County Antrim
18. Tullymurry House, Banbridge, County Antrim, whole house rental: €€€ for two; € for 3-8
19. Whitepark House, 150 Whitepark Road, Ballintoy, County Antrim, BT54 6NH €€
http://www.whiteparkhouse.com/about.html
Armagh:
1. Ardress House, County Armagh
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ardress-house
2. The Argory, County Armagh
https://discovernorthernireland.com/things-to-do/the-argory-p675201
3. Brownlow House, County Armagh
4. Derrymore House, Bessbrook, County Armagh – National Trust, open to public.
5. Milford House, Armagh
https://discovernorthernireland.com/things-to-do/milford-house-p700871 http://www.milfordhouse.org.uk
Places to Stay, County Armagh
1. Crannagael House, 43 Ardress Road, Portadown Craigavon Armagh BT62 1SE €€
Mob: +44 (0) 75 9004 7717
Mob: +44 (0) 78 3153 0155
Email: crannagaelhouse@gmail.com
https://www.crannagaelhouse.com
2. Newforge House, Magheralin, Craigavon, Co. Armagh, BT67 0QL €€
Carlow:
1. Altamont, Kilbride, Co Carlow – gardens open to public, see OPW entry [19]
2. Borris House, Borris, County Carlow – section 482
See my write-up:
https://irishhistorichouses.com/2020/10/04/borris-house-county-carlow/
contact: Morgan Kavanagh
Tel: 087-2454791
www.borrishouse.com
Open: Apr 5-7, 12-14, 19-21, 26-28, May 1, 3-5, 8, 10-12, 15, 17-19, 22, 24-26, 31, July 10, 12-14, 17, 19-21, 24, 26-28, Aug 2-4, 14-25, 30-31, Sept 1, 6-8, 13-15, 20- 22, 27-29, 12 noon-4pm
Fee: adult €10, child €6, OAP/student €8
3. Carlow Castle, Carlow, Co Carlow – a ruin
4. Duckett’s Grove, Carlow – a ruin
maintained by Carlow County Council.
5. Garryhill House, Bagenalstown, Co Carlow – can visit gardens
https://www.discoverireland.ie/Arts-Culture-Heritage/garryhill-house/77263
6. Hardymount House, Castlemore, Co Carlow – can visit gardens
https://www.discoverireland.ie/Arts-Culture-Heritage/the-garden-hardymount-house/70913
7. Huntington Castle, Clonegal, Co Carlow – on section 482
See my write-up:
https://irishhistorichouses.com/2019/06/28/huntington-castle-county-carlow/
Postal address: Huntington Castle, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford
contact: Alexander Durdin Robertson
Tel: 086-0282266
www.huntingtoncastle.com
Open: Feb 5-6, 12-13, 19-20, 26-27, Mar 5-6, 12-13, 19-20, 26-27, Apr 2-3, 9-10,16- -18, 23-24, May 1-31, June 1-30, July 1-31, Aug 1-31, Sept 1-30, Oct 1-2, 8-9, 15-16, 22-31, Nov 5-6, 12-13, 19-20, 26-27, Dec 3-4, 10-11, 17-18, 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
8. The Old Rectory, Killedmond, Borris, Co Carlow – section 482
See my write-up:
https://irishhistorichouses.com/2020/07/16/the-old-rectory-killedmond-borris-co-carlow/
contact: Mary White
Tel: 087-2707189
https://www.blackstairsecotrails.ie/
Open: July 1-31, Aug 1-31, 9am-1pm
Fee: adult €10, OAP/student €6, child free.
9. Lorum Old Rectory, Kilgreaney, Bagenalstown, Co. Carlow – section 482
contact: Bobbie Smith
Tel: 059-9775282, 087-2735237
www.lorum.com
(Tourist Accommodation Facility)
Open: April-Sept
Places to stay, County Carlow
1. Ballykealey, Tullow, Co Carlow – whole house rental and self-catering accommodation €€€
and lodges: https://ballykealeyhouse.com
2. Coolanowle House, Coolanowle, Ballickmoyler, County Carlow €
3. Huntington Castle, County Carlow – see above €
4. Killedmond Rectory, County Carlow – shepherd’s huts €
https://www.blackstairsecotrails.ie/
5. Lisnavagh, County Carlow, holiday cottages
6. Lorum Rectory, County Carlow – €€
7. Mount Wolseley, Tullow, Co Carlow – hotel €
8. Sandbrook, Tullow, Co Carlow – whole house rental and an apartment in house
County Cavan
1. Cabra Castle, Kingscourt, Co. Cavan (Hotel) – section 482
see my write-up:
https://irishhistorichouses.com/2021/03/28/cabra-castle-kingscourt-county-cavan/
contact: Howard Corscadden.
Tel: 042-9667030
www.cabracastle.com
Open: all year, except Dec 24, 25, 26, 11am-4pm
Fee: Free
2. Castle Saunderson, Co. Cavan – a ruin
https://www.thisiscavan.ie/fun/article/luanch-of-new-heritage-trail-at-castle-saunderson
3. Clough Oughter, County Cavan
https://www.discoverireland.ie/Activities-Adventure/clough-oughter-castle/48729
4. Corravahan House & Gardens, Drung, Ballyhaise, Co. Cavan – section 482
see my write-up:
https://irishhistorichouses.com/2020/08/28/corravahan-house-and-gardens-drung-county-cavan/
contact: Ian Elliott
Tel: 087-9772224
www.corravahan.com
Open: Jan 3-4, 10-11, 17-18, 24-25, 31, Feb 1, 7-8, 14-15, 21-22, 28, Mar 1, 7-8, May 1-4, 8-11, 15-18, 22-25, 29-31, Aug 13-27, 29-30, Sept 5-6, 12-13, 9am-1pm, Sundays 2pm-6pm
Fee: adult €10, OAP/student/child €5
Places to stay, County Cavan
1. Cabra Castle, on section 482 – hotel – €€
and lodges
2. Clover Hill Gate Lodge, Cloverhill, Belturbet, Cavan €
https://www.airbnb.ie/rooms/4962376?source_impression_id=p3_1646316400_8H59V8wuqVzXlMog
3. Farnham House, Farnham Estate, Cavan – hotel €€
4. Killinagh House, McNean Court, Blacklion, County Cavan – whole house rental €
https://www.discoverireland.ie/accommodation/killinagh-house
and Killinagh Lodge, https://killinaghlodge.com/facilities.html
5. Lismore House, Co Cavan – was a ruin. Place to stay: Peacock House on the demesne: € https://www.airbnb.ie/rooms/27674042?source_impression_id=p3_1646316758_vwGIKKMTwiWKK%2FB7
6. Olde Post Inn, Cloverhill, County Cavan €€
https://www.theoldepostinn.com
7. Ross Castle, Co Cavan (address is in Mountnugent, County Meath) – whole castle, plus self-catering accommodation €€€ for 2, € for 10 or more
8. Slieve Russel Hotel, Cavan €
https://www.originalirishhotels.com/destinations/irelands-ancient-east
Stands on the site of what was once Cranaghan House.
Whole House Rental, County Cavan:
1. Killinagh House, McNean Court, Blacklion, County Cavan – whole house rental
https://www.discoverireland.ie/accommodation/killinagh-house
2. Ross Castle, Co Cavan (address is in Mountnugent, County Meath) €€€ for 2, € for 10 or more
3. Virginia Park, Co Cavan – weddings only
https://www.irelands-blue-book.ie/houses.html?country=Cavan
Clare:
1. Barntick House, Clarecastle Co. Clare – section 482
contact: Ciaran Murphy
Tel: 086-1701060
Open: May 1-31, Aug 1-31, 5pm-9pm
Fee: adult/student €5, child/OAP free, group discount available.
2. Bunratty Castle, County Clare
maintained by Shannon Heritage
3. Craggaunowen Castle, Kilmurray, Sixmilebridge, Clare
– history park, maintained by Shannon Heritage, www.craggaunowen.ie
4. Dunguaire Castle, Kinvara, County Clare
Maintained by Shannon Heritage.
5. Kilrush House, Co Clare
– ‘lost’, Vandeleur Gardens open
6. Knappogue Castle, County Clare
which is maintained by Shannon Heritage.
7. Loughnane’s, Main Street, Feakle, Co. Clare – section 482
contact: Billy Loughnane
Tel: 086-2565012
www.clareecolodge.ie
Open: June 1-August 31, Wed-Sun, Aug 13-21, 2pm-6pm Fee: Free
8. Mount Ievers Court, Sixmilebridge, Clare
9. Newtown Castle, Newtown, Ballyvaughan, Co. Clare – section 482
contact: Mary Hawkes- Greene
Tel: 065-7077200
www.newtowncastle.com ,
Open: Jan 10-May 31, Mon-Fri, June 1-30 Mon-Sat, July 1-Aug 31 daily, Sept 1-Dec 16 Mon-Fri, 10am-5pm
Fee: Free
10. O’Dea’s, or Dysert Castle, Co Clare
– can visit http://www.dysertcastle.com/castle.htm
Places to Stay, County Clare
1. Ballynalacken Castle, Lisdoonvarna, Co Clare – hotel €€
https://www.ballinalackencastle.com/
2. Ballyhannon, County Clare – coach house accommodation €€€ or € for 15 or castle €€ for 10
There is a private house, a tower house castle and coach house.
The Lodge: https://www.castleferguslodge.com/
“A 19th century coach house adjacent to Ballyhannon Fortress Castle. Take a step back in time, and enjoy the unique experience of this historic landmark, at our bed and breakfast. We are at the end of a private drive, so no one will be “passing by” to interfere with your peace and tranquility.”
The Tower House: http://rentacastleinireland.com/history.html
3. Dromoland Castle, Newmarket-on-Fergus, Co. Clare – hotel €€€
4. Ennistymon House, Ennistymon, Co. Clare, now Falls Hotel €€
5. Gregan’s Castle Hotel, County Clare €€€
https://www.irelands-blue-book.ie/houses.html?country=Clare
6. Loop Head Lightkeeper’s Cottage, County Clare €€ for 2; € for 4-6
https://www.irishlandmark.com/properties/
7. Loughnane’s, Main Street, Feakle, Co Clare
contact: Billy Loughnane
Tel: 086-2565012
www.eastclarehostels.com
8. Mount Callan House and Restaurant, Inagh, Co Clare – B&B
https://www.mountcallanhouse.ie
9. Mount Cashel Lodge, Kilmurry, Sixmilebridge, Co Clare €
and Stables https://hiddenireland.com/stay/self-catering-holiday-rentals/
10. Newpark House, Ennis, County Clare €
https://www.newparkhouse.com/rates/
11. Sheedy’s Hotel and Restaurant, County Clare €€
https://www.originalirishhotels.com/hotels/sheedys-country-house-hotel
12. Spanish Point House, Spanish Point, County Clare €
13. Strasburgh Manor coach houses, Inch, Ennis, County Clare €
https://www.strasburghmanor.com/about-strasburgh-manor/
Whole House Rental, County Clare
1. Ballyportry Castle, Corofin, County Clare
“Rising bluntly out of the craggy landscape, Ballyportry is the finest example in Ireland of a complete medieval Gaelic Tower House. Built in the 15th century it has been beautifully restored with careful attention being paid to retaining all its original features and style, yet with the comforts of the 21st century.”
2. Inchiquin House, Corofin, County Clare – whole house rental €€€ for 2, € for 6-10
3. Mount Vernon lodge, Co Clare – whole house accommodation
4. Smithstown Castle (or Ballynagowan), Co Clare
Cork:
1. Annegrove Gardens, County Cork – OPW
See my OPW write-up. https://irishhistorichouses.com/2022/01/19/office-of-public-works-properties-munster/
2. Ashton Grove, Ballingohig, Knockraha, Co. Cork – section 482
contact: Gerald McGreal
Tel: 087-2400831
Open: Feb 10-13, 19-27, Mar 10- 13, May 5-8, 19-22, 26-29, June 9-12, 23-26, July 21-24, Aug 13-21, 25-28, Sept 1-4, 22-25, 8am-12 noon
Fee: adult €6, OAP/student/child €3
3. Ballymaloe House, Cloyne, County Cork
4. Ballyvolane House, Castlelyons, Co. Cork – section 482
contact: Justin Green
Tel: 025-36349
(Tourist Accommodation Facility)
Open: all year except Jan 1, Dec 24-31
5. Bantry House & Garden, Bantry, Co. Cork – section 482
contact: Julie Shelswell-White
Tel: 027-50047
www.bantryhouse.com
Open: Apr 1-Oct 31, 10am-5pm
Fee: adult €14, OAP/student €11.50, child €5, groups over 8-20, €8 and groups of 21 or more €9
6. Blackrock Castle Observatory, Cork
7. Blarney Castle & Rock Close, Blarney, Co. Cork – section 482
contact: Charles Colthurst
Tel: 021-4385252
www.blarneycastle.ie
Open: all year except Christmas Eve & Christmas Day, Jan-Feb, Nov-Dec, 9am-4pm, Mar-Oct, 9am-5pm
Fee: adult €18, OAP/student €15, child €10, family and season passes
8. Blarney House & Gardens, Blarney, Co. Cork – section 482
contact: Charles Colthurst
Tel 021-4385252
www.blarneycastle.ie
Open: June 1-Aug 31, Mon-Sat, National Heritage Week, Aug 13-21, 10am-2pm Fee: adult €10, OAP/student €7, concession joint with castle
9. Brideweir House, Conna, Co. Cork – section 482
contact: Ronan Fox
Tel: 025-36386
www.brideweir.ie
Open: Jan 1-Dec 24, 11am-4pm
Fee: adult €10, child/student €5, OAP free
10. Burton Park, Churchtown, Mallow, Co. Cork – section 482
contact: Jess Angland
Tel: 022-59955
www.slieile.ie
Open: May 8-July 7, Mon-Sat, closed Bank Holidays, Aug 13-21, 11am-3pm Fee: adult/child/OAP/student €9
11. Creagh House, Main Street, Doneraile, Co. Cork – section 482
contact: Michael O’Sullivan
Tel: 022-24433
(Tourist Accommodation Facility)
Open: April-Sept
Public tours of house all year
12. Desmond Castle, Kinsale, County Cork – OPW
See my OPW write-up. https://irishhistorichouses.com/2022/01/19/office-of-public-works-properties-munster/
13. Doneraile Court, County Cork – OPW
See my OPW write-up. https://irishhistorichouses.com/2022/01/19/office-of-public-works-properties-munster/
14. Drishane Castle & Gardens, Drishanemore, Millstreet Town, Co. Cork – section 482
contact: Thomas Duggan
Tel: 087-2464878, 029-71008
www.millstreet.ie
Open: June 1-Sept 30, Mon-Sat, (Jan-May, Oct-Dec Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm by appointment only) National Heritage Week, Aug 13-21, 9am-5pm
Fee: adult €5, OAP/student free, child free when accompanied by adult
15. Drishane House, Castletownshend, Co. Cork – section 482
See my write-up:
https://irishhistorichouses.com/2021/03/07/drishane-house-castletownshend-co-cork/
Contact: Thomas Somerville
Tel: 028-36126, 083-574589
www.drishane.com
Open: May 1-31, Aug 13-21, Oct 2-21, 11am-3pm Fee: adult €10, OAP €8, student/child €6
16. Dunkathel House [or Dunkettle], Glanmire, Cork
– open to public May-Oct
17. Dún Na Séad Castle, Baltimore, Co. Cork – section 482
Donna O’Driscoll
Tel: 087-7374592
www.baltimorecastle.ie
Open: March 1-Oct 31, 11am -6pm
Fee: adult/OAP/student €5, children under 12 free
18. Fenns Quay, 4 & 5 Sheares Street, Cork – section 482
contact: Clare Supple
Tel: 089-4646208
www.encorestaging.org
Open: May 1-Nov 30, Sat-Sun, National Heritage Week Aug 13-21, 10am-2pm Fee: Adult €3, OAP €2, student €1
19. Fota House, Arboretum and Gardens
maintained by the Irish Heritage Trust, now OPW.
https://irishhistorichouses.com/2022/01/19/office-of-public-works-properties-munster/
20. Garrettstown House, Garrettstown, Kinsale, Co. Cork – section 482
contact: Denis Mawe
Tel: 021-4778156
www.garrettstownhouse.com
Open: May 15-Sept 5, 12 noon-5pm
Fee: adult €8, OAP/student/child €5, groups of 10+ adults €5 per person
21. Ilnacullin, Garanish Island, County Cork – OPW
See my OPW write-up. https://irishhistorichouses.com/2022/01/19/office-of-public-works-properties-munster/
22. Kilcascan Castle, Ballineen, Co. Cork – section 482
contact: Alison Bailey
Tel: 023- 8847200
Open: Aug 1-31, Sept 1-30, 9.30am-1.30pm
Fee: Free
23. Kilshannig House, Rathcormac, Co. Cork – section 482
https://irishhistorichouses.com/2020/12/10/kilshannig-house-rathcormac-county-cork/
contact: Hugo Merry
Tel: 025-36124
Open: May 1-31, June 1-30, July 1-31, National Heritage Week, Aug 13-21, 8.30am- 2.30pm
Fee: adult €10, child/student €8.50, group discount by arrangements
24. 4 Mulgrave Place, No 4, Mulgrave Road, Cork City – section 482 in 2021, not in 2022
contact: Trevor Leacy
Tel: 087-2808302
Open: May 1-Sept 30, closed Sundays except National Heritage Week August 14-22, weekdays 11am-4pm, Saturdays 11am-3pm
Fee: adult €4, OAP/student/child €2, family €7 (2+2)
25. Riverstown House, Riverstown, Glanmire, Co. Cork – section 482
contact: Denis/Rita Dooley
Tel: 021-4821205
Open: May 5-Sept 10, Thurs, Fri, Sat, National Heritage Week Aug 13-21, 2pm-6pm Fee: adult €10, OAP €7, student €5
26. Woodford Bourne Warehouse, Sheares Street, Cork – section 482
contact: Edward Nicholson
Tel: 021-4273000
www.woodfordbournewarehouse.com
Open: all year except Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, 1pm-11pm
Fee: Free
Places to stay, County Cork
1. Annes Grove (formerly Ballyhemock or Ballyhimmock), Castletownroche, Co Cork – gate lodge accommodation
https://www.irishlandmark.com/property/annes-grove-miniature-castle/
A miniature medieval castle, Annes Grove Gatelodge was designed in 1853 to impress visitors to the main house – Annesgrove House and Gardens.
2. Assolas, Kanturk, Co Cork – airbnb
https://www.airbnb.ie/rooms/20534251?source_impression_id=p3_1646682196_Jmx%2FEPxio5YUgpzI
“Assolas dates back to 1630’s, but the guest rooms are in the Queen Ann part of the house Circa 1720. They look out over the extensive gardens and ancient trees. It is a much loved family home hosted by Joe and Hazel who have extensive high end hospitality experience. It is a peaceful, calm welcoming house, comfortable spacious bed rooms listed as King doubles that may also be made up as twins, well appointed bathrooms, and inviting public areas.”
3. Ballincurra House, County Cork – coach house, estate cottages, and whole house rental
https://hiddenireland.com/house-pages/ballinacurrahouse/
and https://www.ballinacurra.com/the-coach-house/
- Estate Cottage 1 – The Coach House – up to 7 people – Self Catering – from €1,200 A 3 bedroom/4 bathroom separate 1,200 square foot home with a private outdoor dining terrace. This building has been renovated from the original coach house for the main manor house – and perfect for up to 7 people.
- Estate Cottage 2 – The Stone Cottage – up to 10 people – Self Catering – from €2,200 A stand-alone 1,800 square foot home with 4 bedrooms/4.5 bathrooms with its own private garden. This building was the original gardener’s cottage for the main manor house – now fully renovated that will sleep up to 10 people comfortably.
- Manor House (Partial) – up to 20 people – Self Catering – from €8,800 You will enjoy private use of Two Wings of the Manor House including 8 ensuite bedrooms and a range of living rooms, dining rooms, country style kitchen and outdoor dining options (can be catered or staffed by request).
- Manor House (Whole) – from 28 to 36 people – Full Catered & Staffed Only – on request There are 14 Bedrooms in the Manor House that can accommodate up to 36 adults + 3 children sharing and a whole range of living and entertainment spaces. Due to the numbers, this is only available on a fully catered and staffed basis.
- Whole Estate – from 44 to 54 people – Fully Catered & Staffed Only – on request The entire Estate consisting of the Manor House, Stone Cottage and Coach House for your private and exclusive use. A total of 22 ensuite bedrooms which is fully staffed and catered. This can cater for up to 54 adults + 4 children sharing.
4. Ballinterry House, Rathcormac, Co Cork – accommodation
https://www.facebook.com/BallinterryH/
https://castlelyonsparish.com/who-i-am/accommodation/accommodation-2/
Ballinterry House Accommodation
P: +353 (0)25 87835 or +353 (0)87-6508555
E: ballinterryhouse@yahoo.co.uk
5. Ballylickey House, Bantry, Co Cork – now the Seaview House Hotel https://www.seaviewhousehotel.com/
6. Ballymacmoy, Killavullen, Co Cork – coach house airbnb
https://thecoachhouseatballymacmoy.weebly.com/ballymacmoy-house.html
The website tells us: “Ballymacmoy is the estate of origin of the wild geese family, the Hennessy’s of Cognac and is still owned and inhabited by their descendants. 40 kilometres from Cork International Airport, Ballymacmoy is a 23 acre estate located at the edge of the little village of Killavullen (200 inhabitants). It is made up of grasslands and wooded areas with 3.5 miles of exclusive fishing rights along the Blackwater river, it includes a 1 acre walled garden and a unique prehistoric private cave reserved for guests.”
7. Ballymaloe, Cloyne, Co Cork – accommodation
8. Ballynatray, Youghal, Co Cork, holiday cottages and whole house rental
https://hiddenireland.com/house-pages/ballynatray-coach-house-area/
a. the Coach House: The two storey Coach House takes centre stage in the stable yard and has been transformed into a beautiful, luxurious 4 bedroom self catering property. Downstairs there is a very relaxing style open plan kitchen & dining area with comfortable couches which allow for great conversations even while you prepare a bite of lunch or dinner.
b. the Garden Flat is located in the stable yard and is suitable for those looking for a self-catering holiday. There are two double bedrooms on the ground floor which would ideally suit two couples or if the need arises one of the bedrooms can be changed to be a twin room.
c. The Garden House is a quaint little cottage that sits at the bottom of the walled garden next to the beautiful Ballynatray House. Set across two floors the Garden House boasts a beautiful double room complete with comfortable armchairs either side of the open fire that fills the complete upstairs area. This is an ideal adult only location where romantic notions are never very far away.
d. Renovated & situated in the stable yard the Groom’s Flat is an ideal self catering option for two people.
9. Ballyvolane, Castlelyons, Co Cork – Hidden Ireland accommodation
10. Bantry House & Garden, Bantry, Co. Cork
11. Brideweir, Conna, co Cork – 482 and accommodation https://www.brideweir.ie/
12. Castle Martyr, Co Cork – hotel
and Castle Martyr Lodges
https://www.castlemartyrresort.ie
13. Castle Townshend, Co Cork – accommodation, hotel http://castle-townshend.com/
14. Creagh (former Glebe House), Skibbereen, Co Cork – B&B
15. Creagh House, Main Street, Doneraile, Co. Cork – section 482
16. Drishane House whole house rental and holiday cottages – see above
17. Eccles Hotel, Glengarriff, Co Cork
Email: reservations@eccleshotel.com
Tel: +353 – 27 – 63003
www.eccleshotel.com
18. Elizabeth Fort Parade Houses, County Cork https://www.irishlandmark.com/properties/
19. Galley Head Lighthouse Keepers House, County Cork
https://www.irishlandmark.com/properties/
20. Coach House Apartments, Glebe Country House, Ballinadee Bandon County Cork https://glebecountryhouse.ie
21. Glenlohane cottage, Kanturk, Cork – accommodation www.glenlohane.ie
22. Glenville Park, Glenville, County Cork (previously known as The Manor and as Mount Pleasant) – accommodation €
23. Inis Beg estate, Baltimore, County Cork – see above
https://www.inishbeg.com/homepage/
24. Killee Cottage, Mitchelstown, County Cork
https://www.irishlandmark.com/properties/
Once one of a number of bothies stretching along this quiet country lane, Killee Cottage and its neighbour are now the only two thatched cottages remaining.
25. Kilmahon House, County Cork
26. Kilshannig, County Cork holiday accommodation – see above
27. Liss Ard Estate, County Cork
https://www.irelands-blue-book.ie/houses.html?country=Cork
28. Lota Lodge, Glanmire, Co Cork – now the Vienna Woods Hotel https://www.originalirishhotels.com/hotels/corks-vienna-woods-hotel
29. Lough Ine House and Lodge, Skibereen, County Cork – whole house or gate lodge
30. The Courtyard, Mallow https://hiddenireland.com/house-pages/the-courtyard-mallow/
31. Maryborough, Douglas, Co Cork – Maryborough Hotel €€ https://www.maryborough.com
32. Old Bank Townhouse, Kinsale, County Cork € https://www.oldbankhousekinsale.com
33. Perryville, Kinsale, Co Cork – hotel €€ https://www.perryvillehouse.com
[see 6]. Seaview House Hotel, Ballylicky, County Cork
34. Springfort Hall, Mallow, Co cork – hotel €
Whole House Accommodation, County Cork
1. Aspen House, Dromgarriff Estate, Glengarriff, Cork, Ireland – whole house rental
https://cashelfean.ie/aspen-house/
2. Ballincurra House, County Cork – coach house, estate cottages, and whole house rental
3. Ballynatray, Youghal, Co Cork, holiday cottages and whole house rental
4. Barnabrow, Cloyne, Co Cork – accommodation
https://www.barnabrowhouse.ie/
Cloyne, Midleton, East Cork, Ireland.
info@barnabrowhouse.ie
+353 21 4652534
5. Blackwater Castle (Castle Widenham, or Blackwater Valley Castle) Castletownroache, Co Cork
6. Blairscove House, County Cork
https://www.irelands-blue-book.ie/houses.html?country=Cork
7. Careysville (Ballymacpatrick Castle), Clondulane, Fermoy, Co.Cork, Ireland P61 VF53 – accommodation
Careysville House sits on an escarpment overlooking the fishery, with stunning views of the Blackwater valley. Guests can look out of their bedroom window and see one of the most stunning stretches of salmon fishing in Ireland, not to mention watch the salmon jumping in the pools below. It was built in 1812 in the Georgian style, on the site of the old ruined Ballymacpatrick Castle.
8. Clifford House, Clifford, Co Cork – airbnb
9. Drishane House whole house rental and holiday cottages – see above
10. Dunowen House, Co Cork – Blue Book Accommodation
https://www.irelands-blue-book.ie/houses.html?country=Cork
11. Farran House, County Cork, whole house rental
https://hiddenireland.com/house-pages/farran-house/
An elegant Italiante style Manor house in mature beech woodland and gardens close to Cork City (15km).
12. Longueville, Mallow, Co Cork – Blue Book accommodation
https://www.irelands-blue-book.ie/houses.html?country=Cork
13. Lough Ine House and Lodge, Skibereen, County Cork – whole house €€€ for two, € for 5-8; or gate lodge €
This beautiful holiday house and cottage are set on stunning Lough Ine sometimes spelt Lough Hyne – which is well known as one of the most romantic spots in West Cork.
14. Rincolisky Castle, Whitehall, co Cork – renovated, whole house. €€€ for 2, € for 5.
https://www.airbnb.ie/rooms/20771431?source_impression_id=p3_1646737924_o%2BwxYCDhpDgJDHfX
15. Southernmost House, Cape Clear Island, County Cork €
https://hiddenireland.com/stay/self-catering-holiday-rentals/
Derry:
1. Bellaghy Bawn, County Derry
https://discovernorthernireland.com/things-to-do/bellaghy-bawn-p675661
Built around 1619 by Sir Baptist Jones, Bellaghy Bawn is a fortified house and bawn (the defensive wall surrounding an Irish tower house). What exists today is a mix of various building styles from different periods with the main house lived in until 1987.
2. Hezlett House, 107 Sea Road, Castlerock, County Derry, BT51 4TW on Downhill Demesne. https://discovernorthernireland.com/things-to-do/hezlett-house-p687301
3. Mussenden Temple, Downhill Demesne
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/mussenden-temple-and-downhill-demesne
4. Springhill House, County Derry
https://discovernorthernireland.com/things-to-do/springhill-p675711
Springhill has a beguiling spirit that captures the heart of every visitor. Described as ‘one of the prettiest houses in Ulster’, its welcoming charm reveals a family home with portraits, furniture and decorative arts that bring to life the many generations of Lenox-Conynghams who lived here from 1680. The old laundry houses one of Springhill’s most popular attractions, the Costume Collection with some exceptionally fine 18th to 20th century pieces.
See also https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/springhill
Places to stay, County Derry
1. Ardtara Country House and restaurant, County Derry
2. Brown Trout Inn, Aghadowey, Nr Coleraine Co. Derry, BT51 4AD
https://www.originalirishhotels.com/hotels/brown-trout-golf-country-inn
3. Roselick Lodge, County Derry – https://www.roselicklodge.co.uk
Dating back to 1830, this sympathetically restored Georgian property offers a tranquil rural setting midway between Portstewart and Portrush. Whilst retaining many of the original features and charm, the open plan extension has been adapted to suit modern living. The accommodation comprises three main reception areas, a Magnificent Family Kitchen /Living and Dining area, a cosy and tastefully decorated Snug with open fire, access to south facing Orangery and large secluded cottage gardens. Upstairs are four well proportioned bedrooms sleeping up to eight guests and a spacious first floor balcony with sea views. Minimum 3 night stay.
Whole House Rental, County Derry
1. Drenagh House, County Derry – whole house rental
Donegal:
1. Cavanacor House, Ballindrait, Lifford, Co. Donegal – section 482
contact: Joanna O’Kane
Tel: 074-9141143, 085-8165428
www.cavanacorgallery.ie
Open: Feb 1-20, May 1-31, Aug 14-22, 1pm-5pm
Fee: adult €8, OAP/student/child €6
2. Doe Castle, County Donegal – OPW
see OPW entry https://irishhistorichouses.com/2022/01/18/office-of-public-works-properties-ulster/
3. Donegal Castle, County Donegal – OPW
see OPW entry https://irishhistorichouses.com/2022/01/18/office-of-public-works-properties-ulster/
4. Glebe Art Museum, County Donegal – OPW
see OPW entry https://irishhistorichouses.com/2022/01/18/office-of-public-works-properties-ulster/
5. Glenveagh Castle, County Donegal
6. Oakfield Park Garden, Oakfield Demesne, Raphoe, Co. Donegal – section 482, garden only
contact: Louise Devenney
Tel: 074-9173922
www.oakfieldpark.com
Open: Mar 30-31, Apr 1-3, 6-10, 13-18, 20-24, 27-30, May 1-2, 4-8, 11-15, 18-22, 25-29, June 1-30, July 1-31, Aug 1-31, Sept 1-4, 7-11, 14-18, 21-25, Oct 1-2, 8-9, Nov 30, Dec 1-4, 7-11, 14-23, Mar, Apr, May, Sept, Oct, 12 noon-6pm, June, July, Aug, 11am-6pm, Nov, 4pm-10pm, Dec 1-18, weekdays, 4pm-10pm, weekends, 12 noon-10pm, 19-20, 4pm-10pm, 21-23, 12 noon-10pm
Fee: adult €9, child €6, family and season passes
7. Salthill Garden, Salthill House, Mountcharles, Co. Donegal – section 482, garden only
See my write-up:
https://irishhistorichouses.com/2021/10/06/salthill-garden-salthill-house-mountcharles-county-donegal/
contact: Elizabeth Temple
Tel: 087-7988078, 074-9735014
www.donegalgardens.com
Open: May 5-7, 12-14, 19-21, 26-28, June 2-4, 9-11, 16-18, 23-25, July 1-2, 4-9, 11- 16, 18-23, 25-30, Aug 1-6, 8-27, 29-31, Sept 1-2, 5-9, 12-16, 19-23, 26-30, 2pm-6pm Fee: adult/OAP €6, student €5, child €3
Places to Stay, County Donegal
1. Bruckless House Gate Lodge, Bruckless, County Donegal
https://hiddenireland.com/stay/self-catering-holiday-rentals/
2. Castle Grove, County Donegal – hotel
https://www.irelands-blue-book.ie/houses.html?country=Donegal
3. Cavangarden, Ballyshannon, Co Donegal – B&B http://www.cavangardenhouse.com
4. Dunmore, Carrigans, Co Donegal – accommodation https://www.dunmoregardens.ie/our-history/
5. Frewin, Ramelton, Co Donegal – accommodation
https://hiddenireland.com/house-pages/frewin/
6. Lough Eske Castle, near Donegal, Co Donegal – hotel
7. Rathmullan House, Co Donegal – hotel
https://www.irelands-blue-book.ie/houses.html?country=Donegal
8. Railway Crossing Cottage near Donegal town
https://www.irishlandmark.com/properties/
9. Rock Hill, Letterkenny, Co Donegal – hotel
10. Sandhouse Hotel, Rossknowlagh, Co Donegal
https://www.originalirishhotels.com/hotels/sandhouse-hotel
11. St. Columb’s, St Mary’s Road, Buncrana, Co Donegal, Ireland ~ Tel: 087 4526696 ~ Email: info@stcolumbshouse.com https://stcolumbshouse.com
12. St John’s Point Lighthouse cottage, Dunkineely, County Donegal https://www.irishlandmark.com/properties/
13. Woodhill House, Ardara, County Donegal
Whole House Rental County Donegal:
1. Drumhalla House, Rathmullen, County Donegal – whole house rental and wedding venue https://drumhallahouse.ie
2. Termon House, Dungloe, County Donegal, whole house rental:
Down:
1. Audley’s Castle, County Down
https://discovernorthernireland.com/things-to-do/audleys-castle-p707501
2. Bangor Castle Park, County Down
https://discovernorthernireland.com/things-to-do/bangor-castle-town-hall-p676451
3. Castle Ward, County Down
https://discovernorthernireland.com/things-to-do/castle-ward-p675331
4. Dundrum Castle, County Down https://discovernorthernireland.com/things-to-do
5. Hillsborough Castle, County Down
https://www.hrp.org.uk/hillsborough-castle
6. Montalto Estate, County Down
https://discovernorthernireland.com/things-to-do/montalto-estate-p728301
7. Mount Stewart, County Down
https://discovernorthernireland.com/things-to-do/mount-stewart-p675341
8. Newry and Mourne Museum, Bagenal’s Castle, County Down
https://discovernorthernireland.com/things-to-do/newry-and-mourne-museum-bagenals-castle-p690251
9. Portaferry Castle, County Down
https://discovernorthernireland.com/things-to-do/portaferry-castle-p676311
Places to stay, County Down
1. Castle Ward, Potter’s Cottage in farmyard:
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/holidays/the-potters-cottage-northern-ireland
and Castle Ward bunkhouse: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/holidays/castle-ward-bunkhouse-northern-ireland
Sleeps 14 people.
2. Culloden, County Down – hotel €€€
3. Florida Manor, 22 Florida Road, Killinchy, Newtownards, Co Down, BT23 6RT Northern Ireland http://www.floridamanorni.com/cgi-bin/greeting?instanceID=1
4. Helen’s Tower, Bangor, County Down
https://www.irishlandmark.com/property/helens-tower/
5. Kiltariff Hall, County Down
https://www.kiltariffhall.co.uk
6. Narrow Water Castle, apartment, Newry Road, Warrenpoint, Down, Northern Ireland, BT34 3LE http://narrowwatercastle.co.uk
7. Slieve Donard hotel and spa, County Down
https://www.slievedonardhotel.com
8. St John’s Point Lighthouse Sloop, Killough, County Down
https://www.irishlandmark.com/properties/
9. Tyrella, Downpatrick, County Down, BT30 8SU – accommodation
https://www.tyrellahouse.com/the-rooms
Whole House Rental, County Down:
1. Tullymurry House, Tullymurry road, Donaghmore, Newry, County Down https://www.irishlandmark.com/property/tullymurry-house/
Dublin:
1. Airfield, Dundrum, Dublin
2. Aras an Uachtarain, Phoenix Park, Dublin – OPW
see my OPW entry https://irishhistorichouses.com/2022/01/21/office-of-public-works-properties-dublin/
3. Ardan, Windgate Road, Howth – gardens by appt https://www.dublingardengroup.com/ardan/
4. Ardgillan Castle, Dublin
5. Ashtown Castle, Phoenix Park, Dublin – OPW
see my OPW entry https://irishhistorichouses.com/2022/01/21/office-of-public-works-properties-dublin/
6. Bewley’s, 78-79 Grafton Street/234 Johnson’s Court, Dublin 2 – section 482
Contact: Peter O’ Callaghan
Tel 087-7179367
www.bewleys.com
Open: all year except Christmas Day, 9am-5pm Fee: Free
7. Cabinteely House [formerly Clare Hill, or Marlfield], Cabinteely, Dublin
https://www.dlrcoco.ie/en/heritage/heritage
There’s a terrific online tour, at https://www.dlrcoco.ie/en/heritage/3d-online-tours-–-heritage-home
8. The Casino at Marino, Dublin – OPW
see my OPW entry https://irishhistorichouses.com/2022/01/21/office-of-public-works-properties-dublin/
9. Charlemount House, Parnell Square, Dublin – Hugh Lane gallery
10. Clonskeagh Castle, 80 Whitebean Road, Clonskeagh, Dublin 14 – section 482
contact: Frank Armstrong
Tel: 089-4091645, 087-9787357
Open: Jan 6-9, Feb 6-9, Mar 6-9, Apr 6-9, May 1-8, June 1-8, July 1-8, August 13-22, Sept 1-8, Nov 6-9, 2pm-6pm
Fee: adult/OAP €5, child/student €2.50
11. Colganstown House, Hazelhatch Road, Newcastle, Co. Dublin – section 482
see my write-up:
https://irishhistorichouses.com/2020/05/21/colganstown-house-hazelhatch-road-newcastle-county-dublin/
contact: Lynne Savage Jones
Tel: 087-2206222
Open: Apr 11-17, May 5-27, June 9-11, Aug 13-26, Oct 31, Nov 1-12, 9am-1pm Fee: adult/OAP €10, student/child free.
12. Corke Lodge Garden, Shankill, Co. Dublin – section 482
Postal address Woodbrook, Bray, Co. Wicklow
contact: Alfred Cochrane
Tel: 087-2447006
www.corkelodge.com
Open: June 21-Sept 8, Tue-Sat, National Heritage Week Aug 13-21, 9am-1pm Fee: €8
13. Dalkey Castle, Dublin – heritage centre
Believe it or not, I did my Leaving Certificate examinations in this building!! I was extremely lucky and I loved it and the great atmosphere helped me to get the points/grades I wanted!
14. Doheny & Nesbitt, 4/5 Lower Baggot Street, Dublin 2 – section 482
contact: Niall Courtney
Tel: 086-0647083, 01-4925395
Open: all year, except Christmas Day, Jan, 9am-8pm, Feb-Dec, Mon-Wed, 10am- 11.30pm, Thurs-Sat, 10am-1.30am, Sun, 11am-11.30pm
Fee: Free
15. Drimnagh Castle, Dublin
https://www.drimnaghcastle.org
16. Dublin Castle, Dublin – OPW
see my OPW entry https://irishhistorichouses.com/2022/01/21/office-of-public-works-properties-dublin/
17. Fahanmura, 2 Knocksina, Foxrock, Dublin 18 – section 482
contact: Paul Harvey
Tel: Paul 086-3694379
www.fahanmura.ie
Open: May 5-15, June 13-19, July 4-12, Aug 13-25, Sept 10-24, Oct 10-14, 9am-1pm Fee: adult €5, student €2, OAP/child free
18. Farm Complex, Toberburr Road, Killeek, St Margaret’s, Co. Dublin – section 482
contact: David Doran
Tel: 086-3821304
Open: Jan 1-10, 15-16, 22-23, 29-30, 12 noon 4pm, May 1-8, 14-15, June 4-13, Mon- Fri, 10am-2pm, Sat-Sun, 2pm-6pm, Aug 12-21, 2pm-6pm, Sept 16-25, Mon- Fri, 9.30-1.30pm, Sat-Sun, 2pm-6pm, Oct 22, 29-31, 12 noon-4pm
Fee: adult €6, student/OAP/child €5
19. Farmleigh, Phoenix Park, Dublin – OPW
see my OPW entry. https://irishhistorichouses.com/2022/01/21/office-of-public-works-properties-dublin/
20. Fern Hill, Stepaside, Dublin – gardens open to public
https://www.dlrcoco.ie/en/parks-outdoors/fernhill-park-and-gardens
21. Georgian House Museum, 29 Lower Fitzwilliam Street, Merrion Square, Dublin 2 – virtual visit only
http://www.numbertwentynine.ie
22. “Geragh”, Sandycove Point, Sandycove, Co. Dublin – section 482
contact: Gráinne Casey
Tel: 01-2804884
Open: Jan 4-23, May 3-29, Aug 13-21, Sept 1, 12-14, 2pm-6pm Fee: adult €7, OAP/student €4, child free
23. 14 Henrietta Street, Dublin – tenement museum https://14henriettastreet.ie
24. Hibernian/National Irish Bank, 23-27 College Green, Dublin 2 – section 482
contact: Dan O’Sullivan
Tel: 01-6755100
www.clarendonproperties.ie
Open: all year, except Dec 25, Wed-Fri, 9.30am-8pm, Sun, 11am-7pm, Sat, Mon, Tue, 9.30-7pm
Fee: Free
25. Howth Castle gardens, Howth, County Dublin
26. Knocknagin House, Delvin Bridge, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin – section 482
contact: Richard Berney
Tel: 087-2847797
Open: June 23-30, July 1-31, Aug 1-21, 9am-1pm Fee: adult/OAP/child/student €5
27. Knockrose Garden, The Scalp, Kiltiernan – garden open
28. Lambay Castle, Lambay Island, Malahide, Co. Dublin – section 482
contact: Alexander Baring
Tel: 087-1905236
www.lambayisland.ie
(Tourist Accommodation Facility) Open: May-October
29. Lissen Hall, County Dublin – ihh member, check dates, May and June.
30. Malahide Castle, County Dublin
maintained by Shannon Heritage.
31. Marlay Park, Rathfarnham, County Dublin
https://www.dlrcoco.ie/en/heritage/heritage
and online tour https://www.dlrcoco.ie/en/heritage/3d-online-tours-–-heritage-home
32. Martello Tower, Portrane, Co. Dublin – section 482
contact: Terry Prone
Tel: 01-6449700
Open: March 6-Sept 26, Sat & Sun and National Heritage Week, Aug 13-21, 9am-1pm
Fee: adult €5, student €4, OAP €1
33. Meander, Westminister Road, Foxrock, Dublin 18 – section 482
contact: Ruth O’Herlihy,
Tel: 087-2163623
Open: Jan 3-7, 10-14, 17-21, 24-28, May 3-7, 12-14, 16-21, June 7-11, 13-18, 20-25, Aug 13-21, 9am-1pm
Fee: adult €5, OAP/child/student €2
34. Irish Architectural Archive, 45 Merrion Square, Dublin
35. MOLI, Museum of Literature Ireland, Newman House, St Stephen’s Green, Dublin
36. Mornington Garden, Dalkey – gardens open https://dalkeygardenschool.com/home/mornington-garden/dgs-garden-opening-dates-times/
37. Newbridge House, Donabate, County Dublin
which is maintained by Shannon Heritage
https://www.newbridgehouseandfarm.com
38. 11 North Great George’s Street, Dublin 1 – section 482
see my write-up:
https://irishhistorichouses.com/2019/12/31/11-north-great-georges-street-dublin-1/
contact: John Aboud
Tel: 087-7983099
www.number11dublin.ie
Open: March 7-11, 21-25, May 10-14, June 6-11, July 4-9, Aug 1-6, 13-22, Sept 5-11, Oct 3-7, 17-21, 12 noon-4 pm
Fee: adult €7, students/OAP €3, child free under 12 years
39. 81 North King Street, Smithfield, Dublin 7 – section 482
contact: James Kelly
Tel: 086-8597275
Open: Apr 1-30, June 1-30, July 1-30, National Heritage Week 13-21 Aug, closed Sundays except Aug 14 & 21, Mon-Fri, 9am-4.30, Sat, 12.30pm-4.30pm
Fee: Free
40. The Odeon (formerly the Old Harcourt Street Railway Station), 57 Harcourt Street, Dublin 2 – section 482
contact: Mary Lacey
Tel: 01-6727690
www.odeon.ie
Open: March-December, 12 noon to midnight Fee: Free
41. The Old Glebe, Upper Main Street, Newcastle, Co. Dublin – section 482
See my write-up:
https://irishhistorichouses.com/2019/12/31/the-old-glebe-newcastle-lyons-county-dublin/
contact: Hugh F. Kerins, Martin Connelly
Tel: Frank 087-2588356, and Martin 087-6686996
Open: May 3-31, June 1-30, Mon-Sat, Aug 13-22, 10am-2pm, 4 tours daily during National Heritage Week, 10am, 11am, 12 noon, 1pm, tour approx. 45 minutes
Fee: adult €5, student €3, child/OAP free, no charge during National Heritage Week
42. Powerscourt Townhouse Centre, 59 South William Street, Dublin 2 – section 482
see my write-up:
https://irishhistorichouses.com/2020/04/02/powerscourt-townhouse-59-south-william-street-dublin-2/
contact: Mary Larkin
Tel: 01-6717000, 01-6755100
https://www.powerscourtcentre.ie/
Open: All year except New Year’s Day, Easter Sunday, Easter Monday, Christmas Day, St. Stephen’s Day & Bank Holidays, Mon-Sat, 10am-6pm, Thurs, 10am-8pm, Sundays, 12 noon-6pm
Fee: Free
43. Primrose Hill, Very Top of Primrose Lane, Lucan, Co. Dublin – section 482
contact: Robin Hall
Tel: 01-6280373
Open: Feb 1-28, June 1-30, July 1, Aug 13-21, 2pm-6pm Fee: adult/OAP €6, child free
44. Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin – OPW
see my OPW entry. https://irishhistorichouses.com/2022/01/21/office-of-public-works-properties-dublin/
45. Royal Hospital Kilmainham (Irish Museum of Modern Art, IMMA)
46. 10 South Frederick Street, Dublin 2 – Section 482
contact: Joe Hogan
Tel: 087-2430334
Open: Jan 1-20, May 1-21, 23-27, 30-31, June 1-3, Aug 13-21, 2pm-6pm Fee: Free
47. St. Enda’s Park and Pearse Museum, Dublin – OPW
see my OPW entry https://irishhistorichouses.com/2022/01/21/office-of-public-works-properties-dublin/
48. St. George’s, St. George’s Avenue, Killiney, Co. Dublin – section 482
contact: Robert McQuillan
Tel: 087-2567718
Open: July 1-31, Aug 1-31, 9am-1pm
Fee: adult €5, OAP/student/child €3.50
49. Swords Castle, Swords, County Dublin.
50. The Church, Junction of Mary’s Street/Jervis Street, Dublin 1 – section 482
contact: Ann French
Tel: 087-2245726
www.thechurch.ie
Open: Jan 1-Dec 23, 27-31, 12 noon-11pm Fee: Free
51. Tibradden House, Mutton Lane, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16 – section 482
contact: Selina Guinness
Tel: 01-4957483
www.selinaguinness.com
Open: Jan 6-10, 14, 17, 21, 24, 28, Feb 4, 7, 11, 14, 28, Mar 7, 11, 14, 25, 28, May 3-6, 10-13, 17-22, 24-29, June 8-11, 13, 17-19, 21-23, Aug 13-21, Jan, May, June, 10am-2pm, Feb, Mar, 2.30pm-6.30pm, National Heritage Week, 2pm-6pm
Fee: adult/OAP €8 student/child free, Members of An Taisce and The Irish Georgian Society €6
52. Tickknock Gardens, Ticknock Lodge, Ticknock Road, Sandyford, Dublin, Dublin 18, IE
53. Tyrrelstown House Garden, Powerstown Road, Tyrrelstown, Dublin, D15 T6DD, IE
Open days 3rd Friday & Sat of months Feb – October
54. Transport Museum in Howth Martello Tower or at Howth Castle and Hurdy Gurdy Radio Museum https://sites.google.com/site/hurdygurdymuseum/home
Places to stay, County Dubin:
1. Clontarf Castle, Clontarf, Co Dublin – hotel
2. Finnstown, Lucan, Co Dublin – hotel https://www.finnstowncastlehotel.com/weddings.html
3. Harrington Hall, 70 Harcourt St, Saint Peter’s, Dublin 2, D02 HP46
https://www.harringtonhall.com
4. Killiney Castle, Killiney, Co Dublin – Fitzpatrick’s hotel
5. Kilronan Guesthouse, 70 Adelaide Road, Dublin 2
6. Lambay Castle, Lambay Island, Malahide, Dublin – section 482
Alexander Baring
Tel: 087-1905236
www.lambayisland.ie
(Tourist Accommodation Facility) Open: May-October
7. The Merchant House, Temple Bar https://www.themerchanthouse.eu
8. Merrion Mews, Merrion Square, Dublin
https://www.irishlandmark.com/property/merrion-mews/
9. Mooreen House, Newlands Cross, Dublin. (built 1936)
http://www.mooreen.ie npnewlands@gmail.com
10. Mornington House, Merrion Street, Dublin – Merrion Hotel
11. Number 31, Leeson Close, Dublin 2, D02 CP70
12. Number 11 North Great Georges Street,
https://number11dublin.ie/airbnb/
13. St. Helen’s, Booterstown, Co Dublin – now Radisson Blu Stillorgan hotel
14. Waterloo House, Waterloo Road, Dublin 4
15. The Wilder Townhouse, Dublin 2
Whole House Rental, Dublin:
1. Dalkey Lodge, Barnhill Road, Dalkey, County Dublin – whole house rental http://www.dalkeylodge.com/Contact.htm
2. Dartry House, Orwell Woods, Dartry, Rathgar, Dublin 6 – whole house rental https://www.airbnb.ie/rooms/46375076?federated_search_id=cb6603db-efd7-498c-8b21-dadc954e11ce&source_impression_id=p3_1646747923_dTbQ0T%2FnCNjzHKYX
3. Luttrellstown Castle, (known for a period as Woodlands), Clonsilla, Co Dublin – whole house? wedding venue https://www.originalirishhotels.com/hotels/luttrellstown-castle-resort
4. Martello Tower, Sutton, Dublin https://martellotowersutton.com
5. Orlagh House, Dublin
Fermanagh:
1. Castle Archdale Countryside Centre & War Museum, County Fermanagh
2. Castle Balfour (ruin), County Fermanagh
https://discovernorthernireland.com/things-to-do/castle-balfour-p675501
3. Castle Coole, County Fermanagh
https://discovernorthernireland.com/things-to-do/castle-coole-p676121 https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/castle-coole
4. Crom Estate, County Fermanagh
https://discovernorthernireland.com/things-to-do/crom-estate-p675551 https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/crom
5. Enniskillen Castle, County Fermanagh
https://discovernorthernireland.com/things-to-do/enniskillen-castle-p742361
6. Florence Court, County Fermanagh
https://discovernorthernireland.com/things-to-do/florence-court-p675531
Places to stay, County Fermanagh
1. Ashbrooke House, Brookeborough, Enniskillen Co Fermanagh BT94 4GX – whole house rental https://www.ashbrookehouse.com
Ashbrooke House is the dower house to Colebrook Park – see below.
2. Belle Isle Courtyard cottages, Lisbellaw, Enniskillen, County Fermanagh Northern Ireland
3. Colebrooke gate lodge, Colebrooke Park, County Fermanagh
see also https://colebrooke.info
and Triumphal Arch Lodge, Colebrook, County Fermanagh https://www.irishlandmark.com/property/triumphal-arch-lodge/ and
https://colebrooke.info/cottages/triumphal-arch-lodge/
4. West Wing, Crom Castle, County Fermanagh
Holiday cottages at Crom:
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/crom/features/holiday-cottages-at-crom
Adler’s cottage € and Bluebell Cottage € and Aspen Cottage €
5. Erne View Cottage, Enniskillen, County Fermanagh €
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/holidays/erne-view-northern-ireland
6. Florence Court, County Fermanagh – Butler’s Apartment
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/holidays/butlers-apartment-northern-ireland
7. Killadeas Manor, County Fermanagh – Manor House Hotel
https://www.manorhousecountryhotel.com
Galway:
1. Athenry Castle, County Galway (OPW)
see my OPW entry: https://irishhistorichouses.com/2022/02/14/office-of-public-works-properties-connacht/
2. Ardamullivan Castle, Galway – national monument, to be open to public in future – check status
3. Ardcarrig Garden, Oranswell, Bushypark, Galway, IE
https://www.gardensofireland.org/directory/22/ardcarrig/
4. Athenry Castle, County Galway – open to public
5. Aughnanure Castle, County Galway (OPW)
see my OPW entry: https://irishhistorichouses.com/2022/02/14/office-of-public-works-properties-connacht/
6. Ballinderry House, Ballinderry Park, Kilconnell, Ballinasloe, Galway, H53XP26 – open to public, and accommodation
7. Ballynahinch Castle hotel and gardens,
https://www.discoverireland.ie/galway/ballynahinch-castle-hotel-and-gardens
8. Castle Ellen House, Athenry, Co. Galway – section 482
contact: Míceál P. O’Cionnaith and Diarmuid
Tel: 087-2747692, 087-8137058
http://www.castleellen.ie/
Open: June 5-9, 12-16, 19-23, 26-30, July 3-7, 10-14, 17-21, 24-28, 31, Aug 7-11, 13- 25, 28-31, National Heritage Week, Aug 13-21, 12 noon-4pm
Fee: Free
9. Claregalway Castle, Claregalway, Co. Galway – section 482
contact: Eamonn O’ Donoghue
Tel: 091-799666
www.claregalwaycastle.com
Open: June-Sept, Sunday-Wednesday, National Heritage Week, Aug 13-21, 12 noon- 4pm
Fee: adult €6, student/OAP/child €4
10. Coole Park, County Galway – house gone but stables visitor site open
11. Gleane Aoibheann, Clifden, Galway, IE – gardens
https://www.gardensofireland.org/directory/23/gleann+aoibheann/
12. Kylemore Abbey, County Galway
13. Lisdonagh House, Caherlistrane, Co. Galway – section 482
contact: John & Finola Cooke
Tel: 093-31163, John, 086-0529052, Finola, 086-0546565
www.lisdonagh.com
(Tourist Accommodation Facility)
Open: May 1-Nov 1
Fee: Free
14. The Grammer School, College Road, Galway – section 482
contact: Terry Fahy
www.yeatscollege.ie
Tel: 091-533500
Open: May 7-8, 14-15, 21-22, 28-29, June 11-12, July 1-31, Aug 1-21, 9am-5pm Fee: adult/OAP/student €5, child under 12 free
15. Oranmore Castle, Oranmore, Co. Galway – section 482
Leonie Phinn
http://www.oranmorecastle.com/
Tel: 086-6003160
Open: April 14-30, May 10-20, June 10-20, Aug 10-24, Sept 1-6, 11am-3pm Fee: adult €8, child €3
16. Portumna Castle, County Galway (OPW)
see my OPW entry: https://irishhistorichouses.com/2022/02/14/office-of-public-works-properties-connacht/
17. Ross, Moycullen, Co Galway – gardens open
18. Signal Tower & Lighthouse, Eochaill, Inis Mór, Aran Islands, Co. Galway – section 482
contact: Michael Mullen
Tel: 087-2470900
www.aranislands.ie
Open: June-Sept, 9am-5pm.
Fee: adult €2.50, child €1.50, family €5, group rates depending on numbers
19. Thoor Ballylee, County Galway
20. Woodville House Dovecote & Walls of Walled Garden – section 482, garden only
Craughwell, Co. Galway
Margarita and Michael Donoghue
Tel: 087-9069191
www.woodvillewalledgarden.com
Open: Jan 28-31, Feb 4-7, 11-14, 18-21, 25-28, June 1-30, Aug 13-22, 12 noon-4pm Fee: adult €10, OAP €8, student, €6, child €3 must be accompanied by adult, family €20-2 adults and 2 children
Places to stay, County Galway
1. Abbeyglen Castle, Galway €€
2. Ashford Castle, Cong, Galway/Mayo – hotel €€€
3. Ballynahinch Castle, Connemara, Co. Galway – hotel €€€
https://www.ballynahinch-castle.com
4. Cashel House, Cashel, Connemara, Co Galway – hotel €€
5. Castle Hacket west wing, County Galway €
6. Claregalway Castle, Claregalway, Co. Galway – section 482 €€
https://www.airbnb.ie/users/85042652/listings
7. Cregg Castle, Corrandulla, Co Galway – Airbnb €
8. Crocnaraw Country House, Moyard, Clifden, County Galway €
9. Currarevagh, Oughterard, Co Galway – country house hotel €€
10. Delphi Lodge, Leenane, Co Galway €€€
and Boathouse Cottages €€ https://hiddenireland.com/stay/self-catering-holiday-rentals/
and Wren’s Cottage €€
11. Emlaghmore Cottage, Connemara, County Galway €
https://hiddenireland.com/stay/self-catering-holiday-rentals/
12. Glenarde, Co Galway – hotel (Ardilaun House Hotel) €
https://www.theardilaunhotel.ie
13. Glenlo Abbey, near Galway, Co Galway – accommodation €€
https://www.glenloabbeyhotel.ie
14. Kilcolgan Castle, Clarinbridge, Co Galway €€€
https://www.airbnb.ie/rooms/3828868?source_impression_id=p3_1646846790_ewMVmVyqLYmix%2FSv
15. Lisdonagh House, Caherlistrane, Co. Galway – section 482, see above
contact: John & Finola Cooke
Tel: 093-31163, John, 086-0529052, Finola, 086-0546565
www.lisdonagh.com
(Tourist Accommodation Facility)
Open: May 1-Nov 1
16. Lough Cutra Castle, County Galway, holiday cottages
and Cormorant Cottage https://www.loughcutra.com/cormorant.html
17. Lough Inagh Lodge Hotel, County Galway € https://www.loughinaghlodgehotel.ie/en/
18. The Quay House, Clifden, Co Galway €€
19. Renvyle, Letterfrack, Co Galway – hotel
20. Rosleague Manor, Galway – accommodation €
21. Ross, Moycullen, Co Galway
22. Ross Lake House Hotel, Oughterard, County Galway
23. Screebe House, Camus Bay, County Galway €€€
24. Thorn Park, Oranmore, Co Galway – now the Oranmore Lodge Hotel https://www.oranmorelodge.ie
Whole House Accommodation and Weddings, County Galway:
1. Cloghan Castle, near Loughrea, County Galway – whole castle accommodation and weddings, €€€ for two.
Kerry:
1. Ballyseede Castle, Tralee, Co. Kerry – section 482
contact: Marnie Corscadden
Tel: 066-7125799
www.ballyseedecastle.com
Open: Feb 25-Dec 21, 8am-8pm, Dec 27-31,10am-4pm Fee: Free
2. Derrynane House, Caherdaniel, Kerry – OPW
see my OPW entry: https://irishhistorichouses.com/2022/02/14/office-of-public-works-properties-connacht/
3. Derreen Gardens, Lauragh, Tuosist, Kenmare, Co. Kerry – section 482
John Daly
Tel: 087-1325665
https://www.derreengarden.com/
Open: all year, 10am-6pm
Fee: adult/OAP/student €8, child €3, family ticket (2 adults and all children and 2 maps) €20
4. Dhu Varren garden, Knockreigh, Milltown, Kerry, V93 VX27, IE
5. Kells Bay House & Garden, Kells, Caherciveen, Co Kerry – section 482
contact: Billy Alexander
Tel: 066-9477975
https://www.discoverireland.ie/kerry/kells-bay-house-and-gardens
Open: Jan 1-9, Feb 1-Dec 18, 27-31, Jan 9.30am-4.30pm, Feb, Mar, Nov, Dec, 9.30am-5pm, Apr-Oct 9.30am-6pm
Fee: adult/OAP €8.50, child/student €6, annual membership €30, family €80, couple €55, family ticket €26
6. Knockreer House and Gardens, County Kerry
https://www.discoverireland.ie/kerry/knockreer-house-and-gardens
7. Listowel Castle, co Kerry – open to visit.
8. Muckross House (or Muckruss), Killarney, Co Kerry – open to visitors
9. Ross’s Castle, Killarney, County Kerry
See my OPW write-up:
https://irishhistorichouses.com/2022/01/19/office-of-public-works-properties-munster/
10. Steig Fort, County Kerry
11. Tarbert House, Tarbert, Co. Kerry – section 482
contact: Ursula Leslie
Tel: 068-36198
Open: May, June, July, Aug, Mon-Sat, National Heritage Week Aug 13-21, 10am-12 noon, 2pm-4pm
Fee: adult/OAP/student €5, child free
Places to Stay, County Kerry:
1. Arbutus Hotel, Killarney, Co Kerry €€
https://www.originalirishhotels.com
2. Ballyseede Castle/ Ballyseedy (Tralee Castle), Tralee, county Kerry –hotel €€
https://www.originalirishhotels.com
3. Cahernane (or Cahirnane) House, Killarney, Co Kerry – hotel
https://www.irelands-blue-book.ie/houses.html?country=Kerry
4. Carrig Country House, County Kerry €€€
5. Castlemorris House, outside Tralee, County Kerry – website not working, linked to the Failte Ireland website:
https://www.discoverireland.ie/accommodation?more-filters=historic_house
6. Castlewood House, Dingle, County Kerry €€
https://www.castlewooddingle.com/about-castlewood/about-us/
7. Churchtown House, Killarney, Co Kerry – whole house rental
https://hiddenireland.com/house-pages/churchtown-house/
8. Coolclogher House, Killarney, co Kerry – whole house rental accommodation https://hiddenireland.com/house-pages/coolclogher-house/
9. Dingle Benners Hotel, Dingle, Co Kerry €€
https://www.originalirishhotels.com
10. Dromquinna Estate, Co Kerry – accommodation https://www.dromquinnamanor.com
11. Glanleam, Valentia Island, Co Kerry – accommodation €
https://hiddenireland.com/house-pages/glanleam-house/
12. Kenmare House, formerly Killarney House, Killarney, Co Kerry – Park Hotel €€€
13. Killeen House Hotel and Rozzers Restaurant, Aghadoe, Killarney, Co Kerry
https://www.originalirishhotels.com
14. Muxnaw Lodge, Kenmare, Co Kerry €
https://www.ireland-guide.com/establishment/muxnaw-lodge.3655.html
15. Parknasilla Resort and Spa, Kenmare, Co Kerry https://www.originalirishhotels.com/hotels/type/manor-house-hotels
16. Randles Hotel, Killarney, Co Kerry €€
https://www.originalirishhotels.com/hotels/randles-hotel
17. Sneem Hotel, Sneem, Co Kerry
https://www.originalirishhotels.com/hotels/sneem-hotel
18. Westcove House – whole house rental, stables and garden cottage, Castlecove Co. Kerry, Ireland https://www.westcove.ie
Kildare:
1. Blackhall Castle, Calverstown, Kilcullen, Co. Kildare – section 482
https://irishhistorichouses.com/2020/05/14/blackhall-castle-calverstown-kilcullen-county-kildare/
contact: Jeffrey & Naomi White
Tel: 087-6771661
Open: May 1-31, Aug 13-22, Sept 1-15, Dec 1-20, 2pm-6pm Fee: Free
2. Burtown House and Garden, Athy, Co. Kildare – section 482
contact: James Fennell
Tel: 059-8623148
www.burtownhouse.ie
Open: May 4-7, 11-14, 18-21, 25-28, June 1-4, 8-11, 15-18, 22-25, July 6-9, 13-16, 19-23, 27-30, August 3-6, 10-21, 24-27, 10am-2pm
Fee: adult €10, OAP/student €5, child under €5 free
3. Castletown House, County Kildare – OPW, see [9]
see my OPW entry: https://irishhistorichouses.com/2022/02/21/office-of-public-works-properties-leinster-carlow-kildare-kilkenny/
4. Coolcarrigan House & Gardens, Coolcarrigan, Coill Dubh, Naas, Co. Kildare – section 482
https://irishhistorichouses.com/2020/05/31/coolcarrigan-house-and-gardens-coill-dubh-naas-county-kildare/
contact: Robert Wilson-Wright
Tel: 086-2580439
www.coolcarrigan.ie
Open: Feb 1-4, 21-25, Mar 1-4, April 23-29, May 9-17, Aug 13-31, Sept 1-9, 14-16, 9am-1pm
Fee: adult €8, OAP/student €5, child free
5. Donadea Forest Park and ruins of Donadea Castle, County Kildare (former home of the Aylmer family up to 1935)
5. Farmersvale House, Badgerhill, Kill, Co. Kildare – section 482
contact: Patricia Orr
Tel: 086-2552661
Open: May 1-18, Aug 1-22, Dec 1-20, 9.30am-1.30pm
Fee: adult €5, student/child/OAP €3, (Irish Georgian Society members free)
6. Griesemount House, Ballitore, Co Kildare – section 482
contact: Katharine Bulbulia
Tel: 087-2414556
www.griesemounthouse.ie
Open: April 4-8, 25-29, May 3-17, June 7-10, 13-26, July 4-8, 11-15, Aug 13-21, 10am-2pm
Fee: adult/OAP/student €5, child €3
7. Harristown House, Brannockstown, Co. Kildare – section 482
https://irishhistorichouses.com/2020/09/27/harristown-brannockstown-county-kildare/
contact: Hubert Beaumont
Tel: 087-2588775
https://www.harristownhouse.ie/
Open: Jan 3-14, Feb 21-28, Mar 1-4, May 3-13, June 13-26, Aug 13-21, Sept 1-9, 9am-1pm
Fee: adult/OAP/student €10, child €5
8. Kildrought House, Celbridge Village, Co. Kildare – section 482
contact: June Stuart
Tel: 01-6271206, 087-6168651
Open: Jan 15-31, Feb 1-3, May 16-31, June 1-3, Aug 11-31, 10am-2pm
Fee: adult €6, OAP/student/child €3, child under 5 years free, school groups €2 per head
9. Larch Hill, Kilcock, Co. Kildare – section 482
contact: Michael De Las Casas
Tel: 087-2213038
www.larchill.ie
Open: May 1-20, 23-31, June 1-10, 14-17, 21-24, 28-30, Aug 13-21, 27-28, 10am- 2pm
Fee: adult/OAP/student €8, child €4, concession for groups
10. Leixlip Castle, Leixlip, Co. Kildare – section 482
https://irishhistorichouses.com/2020/09/04/leixlip-castle-county-kildare-desmond-guinnesss-jewelbox-of-treasures/
contact: Penelope Guinness
Tel: 01-6244430
Open: Jan 31, Feb 1-4, 7-11, Mar 28-31, Apr 1, 4-8, May 9-20, June 7-17, Aug 13-22, Sept 5-11, 9am-1pm
Fee: adult €8, OAP/student/child €4, concessions no charge for school groups
11. Maynooth Castle, County Kildare – OPW, see [9]
12. Millbrook House, County Kildare:
House and limited garden access for groups only
Minimum 4, maximum 8 visitors
May to September:
Monday-Thursday, 11 am to 3 pm
Open during Heritage Week
13. Moone Abbey House & Tower, Moone Abbey, Moone, Co. Kildare – section 482
https://irishhistorichouses.com/2020/06/13/moone-abbey-house-and-tower-moone-county-kildare/
contact: Jennifer Matuschka
Tel: 087-6900138
Open: May 1-31, Aug 13-21, Sept 1-20, 12 noon- 4pm Fee: adult €8, OAP/student/child €4
14. Moyglare Glebe, Moyglare, Maynooth, Co. Kildare – section 482
contact: Joan Hayden
Tel: 01-8722238
Open: Jan 3-7, 10-14, 17-21, 24-28, May 1-31, Aug 13-21, 8.30am-12.30pm Fee: adult €6, OAP/student/child €3
15. Steam Museum Lodge Park Heritage Centre, Lodge Park, Straffan, Co. Kildare – section 482
contact: Robert C Guinness
Tel: 01-6288412
www.steam-museum.com
Open: June 1-6, 8-12, 15-19, 22-26, 29-30, July 1-3, 6-10, 13-17, 20-24, 27-31, Aug 1, 3-7, 10-21, 24-28, 31, 2pm-6pm,
Fee: adult €7.50, OAP/child/student €5, concession by negotiation
Places to stay, County Kildare:
1. Balyna, Moyvalley, Co Kildare – Moyvalley Hotel https://www.moyvalley.com/balyna-house-weddings.html
2. Barberstown Castle, Kildare – hotel
3. Batty Langley Lodge, Celbridge, County Kildare
4. Burtown House holiday cottages – see above
5. Carton House, Kildare – open to public, hotel
6. Castletown Gate Lodge, Celbridge, County Kildare
7. Castletown Round House, Celbridge, County Kildare
https://www.irishlandmark.com/property/castletown-round-house/
The Round House at Castletown is one of three adjoining gatelodge buildings – known separately as The Round House, The Pottery and The Gate House.
8. The Cliff at Lyons, County Kildare
9. The K Club, Straffan House, County Kildare
10. Kilkea Castle, Castledermot, Kildare – hotel
11. Leixlip Manor Leixlip, Co Kildare – hotel https://www.leixlipmanorhotel.ie
12. Martinstown House, Kilcullen, Co Kildare – accommodation http://martinstownhouse.com/wordpress/
13. Moone Abbey, County Kildare holiday cottages – see above https://www.airbnb.ie/rooms/11415715?source_impression_id=p3_1646847728_W3hyRercGEyRM%2FwC
Whole house accommodation in County Kildare:
1. de Burgh Manor, Kilberry, County Kildare – whole house rental
2. Griesemount House, County Kildare, whole house rentals – see above
Kilkenny:
1. Aylwardstown, Glenmore, Co Kilkenny – section 482
contact: Nicholas & Mary Kelly
Tel: 051-880464, 087-2567866
Open: Aug 1-31, Sept 1-30, 9am-5pm Fee: adult €5, OAP €3, child/student free
2. Ballysallagh House, Johnswell, Co Kilkenny – section 482
contact: Geralyn & Kieran White
Tel: 087-2906621, 086-2322105
Open: Feb 1-20, May 1-31, Aug 13-21, 9am-1pm
Fee: adult €7.50, OAP/student €5, child free, groups by arrangement
3. Creamery House, Castlecomer, Co Kilkenny – 482
contact: John Comerford
Tel: 056-4400080
www.creameryhouse.com
Open: May 14-Sept 30, Friday, Saturday, and Sundays, National Heritage Week, Aug 13-21, 12 noon-5pm
Fee: adult/OAP/student €5, child under 18 free
4. Kilfane Glen & Waterfall Garden, Thomastown, County Kilkenny – 482 – garden only
https://irishhistorichouses.com/2021/12/16/kilfane-glen-waterfall-kilfane-thomastown-co-kilkenny/
contact: Susan Mosse
Tel: 056-7727105, 086-7919318
Open: July 1-31, Aug 1-31, 11am-6pm
Fee: adult €7, OAP/student €6.50, child €6, family €20
5. Kilkenny Castle, Kilkenny – OPW
see my OPW entry, https://irishhistorichouses.com/2022/02/21/office-of-public-works-properties-leinster-carlow-kildare-kilkenny/
6. Kilkenny Design Centre, Castle Yard, Kilkenny – Design Centre on 482
contact: Aaron Quill
Tel: 064-6623331
www.kilkennydesign.com
Open: all year except Christmas Day and St Stephens Day, 10am-7pm Fee: Free
7. Kilrush House, County Kilkenny, ihh member, by appt.
8. Rothe House, Kilkenny, County Kilkenny
9. Shankill Castle, Paulstown, Co. Kilkenny – section 482
contact: Geoffrey Cope,
Tel: 087-2437125
www.shankillcastle.com
Open: Feb 5-6, 12-13, 19-20, 26-27, Mar 5-6, 12-13, 19-20, 26-27, Apr 2-3, 9-10, 16- 17, 23-24, 30, May 1, 5-8, 12-15, 19-22, 26-29, June 2-5, 9-12, 16-19, 23-26, 30, July 1-3, 7-16, 21-24, 28-31, Aug 3-6, 10-21, 24-27, 31, Sept 1-4, 8-11, 15-18, 22-25, 29- 30, Oct 1-2, 8-9, 15-16, 22-23, 29-30, 31, Feb- Apr, 11am-4pm, May- Oct, 11am-5pm Fee: house & garden, adult €10 garden €5, OAP/student €8, gardens €4
10. Tybroughney Castle, Piltown, Co Kilkenny – 482
contact: Louis Dowley
Tel: 087-2313106
Open: Aug 1-31, Sept 1-30, 10am-4pm Fee: adult €5, student €3, child/OAP free
11. Woodstock Gardens and Arboretum, Woodstock, Inistioge, Kilkenny, maintained by Kilkenny County Council
Places to stay, County Kilkenny
1. Ballyduff, Thomastown, Co Kilkenny – wedding venue, B&B
http://ballyduffhouse.ie/booking-enquiries/
2. Butler House, Kilkenny, co Kilkenny – accommodation https://www.butler.ie/
3. Grange Manor, Ballyragget, County Kilkenny B&B http://grangemanorkilkenny.com
4. Lyrath Estate, near Kilkenny, County Kilkenny – hotel https://www.lyrath.com
5. Mount Juliet, Thomastown, County Kilkenny – hotel
6. Shankill Castle, Co Kilkenny – see above
7. Waterside Guest House, Graiguenamanagh, County Kilkenny
https://www.watersideguesthouse.com
Whole House rental, County Kilkenny:
1. Annamult House, Bennettsbridge, Co Kilkenny – whole house rental
https://annamultcountryhouseestate.com/terms-and-conditions/
2. Ballybur Castle, County Kilkenny €€€ for two, € for 10
http://www.ballyburcastle.com/
3. Castle Blunden, County Kilkenny whole house rental
4. Clomantagh Castle, Co Kilkenny – accommodation, whole house on airbnb: €€ for two, € for 3-8
https://www.airbnb.ie/rooms/29346656?source_impression_id=p3_1646838859_B9E3WKYf8cWwx5Ku
5. Tubbrid Castle, County Kilkenny €€€ for two, € for 8
Laois:
1. Ballaghmore Castle, Borris in Ossory, Co. Laois – section 482
contact: Grace Pym
Tel: 0505-21453
www.castleballaghmore.com
Open: all year except Christmas Day, 10am-6pm Fee: adult €5, child/OAP/student €3, family of 4, €10
2. Ballintubbert House and Gardens, Stradbally, Co Laois – open to public https://www.discoverireland.ie/laois/ballintubbert-gardens-house
3. Gardens at Castle Durrow, County Laois
4. Clonohill Gardens, Coolrain, Portlaoise, Laois
https://www.gardensofireland.org/directory/31/clonohill+gardens/
5. Emo Court, County Laois – OPW
see my OPW entry, https://irishhistorichouses.com/2022/02/07/office-of-public-works-properties-leinster-laois-longford-louth-meath-offaly-westmeath-wexford-wicklow/
6. Heywood Gardens, County Laois – OPW
see my OPW entry: https://irishhistorichouses.com/2022/02/07/office-of-public-works-properties-leinster-laois-longford-louth-meath-offaly-westmeath-wexford-wicklow/
7. Stradbally Hall, Stradbally, Co. Laois – section 482
contact: Thomas Cosby
Tel: 086-8519272
www.stradballyhall.ie
Open: May 1-31, June 1-9, Aug 13-21, Oct 1-14, 9am-1pm Fee: adult €10, OAP/student €5, child free
https://irishhistorichouses.com/2021/10/14/stradbally-hall-stradbally-co-laois/
Places to Stay, County Laois:
1. Ballaghmore Castle, Borris in Ossory, Co. Laois – section 482
2. Ballyfin House, Co. Laois – hotel €€€
3. Castle Durrow, Co Laois – a hotel
4. Coolanowle Country House, Ballickmoyler, County Laois
5. Roundwood, Mountrath, Co Laois – guest house https://roundwoodhouse.com
and the forge and writer’s cottage at Roundwood.
Whole House Rental County Laois:
1. Preston House, Abbeyleix, County Laois
https://hiddenireland.com/house-pages/preston-house/
Leitrim:
1. Lough Rynn Castle gardens, Mohill, Co Leitrim
2. Manorhamilton Castle (Ruin), Castle St, Manorhamilton, Co. Leitrim – section 482
contact: Anthony Daly
Tel: 086-2502593
Open: Mar 6-31, April 3-Oct 31, Nov 3-6, 10-13, 17-20, 24-27, Dec 1-4, 8-11, 15-18, 9am-4pm
Fee: adult €5, audio €10, child free
3. Parke’s Castle, County Leitrim (OPW)
Leitrim Places to stay:
1. Bush Hotel, Carrick on Shannon, Co Leitrim €
2. Lough Rynn Castle, Mohill, County Leitrim €
Limerick:
1. Ash Hill, Kilmallock, Co. Limerick – section 482
contact: Simon and Nicole Johnson
Tel: 063-98035
www.ashhill.com
(Tourist Accommodation Facility)
Open: Apr 1-Sept 30, 9.30am-4.30pm Fee: adult €5, child/OAP/student €3
2. Ballynacourty, Ballysteen, Askeaton, Limerick, Co Limerick – gardens open
3. Coolwater Gardens, www.coolwatergarden.com
4. Desmond Castle, Newcastle West, Co Limerick (Desmond Hall) – OPW
see my OPW entry
5. Desmond Castle, Adare, Co Limerick (also called Adare Castle) – OPW
see my OPW entry
6. Glebe House, Holycross, Bruff, Co. Limerick – section 482
contact: Kate Hayes and Colm McCarthy
Tel: 087-6487556
Open: Jan 4-7, 10-14, 17-21, 24-28, 31, Aug 13-22, Sept 1-30, Mon-Fri, 5.30pm- 9.30pm, Sat-Sun, 8am-12 noon
Fee: Free
7. Glenville House, Glenville, Ardagh, Co. Limerick – section 482
contact: Owen O’Neill
Tel: 086-2541435
Open: Apr 1-30, May 1-31, Sept 1-13, Tue-Sat, Aug 13-21, 9.30am-1.30pm Fee: adult €5, OAP/student €3, child free
8. Glenstal Abbey, County Limerick
9. Glenquin Castle, Newcastle West, Co Limerick – open to visitors
10. Kilpeacon House, Crecora, Co. Limerick – section 482
contact: Donie and Mary Costello
Tel: 087-9852462
Open: May 3-June 30, Mon- Sat, Aug 13-21, 10am-2pm Fee: adult €8, child/OAP/student €4
11. King John’s Castle, Limerick
maintained by Shannon Heritage
12. Knockpatrick Garden, Knockpatrick, Foynes, Limerick, IE
myinfo.ie/Knockpatrick-Gardens
https://www.gardensofireland.org/directory/37/knockpatrick+gardens/
13. Mount Trenchard House and Garden, Foynes, Co. Limerick – section 482
contact: Frieda Keane Carmody
Tel: 087-2220692
Open: June 1-31, July 1-31, Aug 1-31, 10am-4pm Fee: adult €10, child/OAP/student €5
14. Odellville House, Ballingarry, Co. Limerick – section 482
contact: Aisling Frawley
Tel: 085-8895125
www.odellville.simplesite.com
Open: May 1-31, June 1-30, Aug 13-21, 10am-2pm Fee: adult €8, student/OAP/child €4
15. The Turret, Ryanes, Ballyingarry, Co. Limerick – section 482
contact: Donal Mc Goey
Tel: 086-2432174
Open: May 1-31, June 1-30, July 1-31, Aug 1-31,12 noon-4pm Fee: adult €5, OAP/child/student/ free
16. The Old Rectory, Rathkeale, Co. Limerick – section 482
contact: John Roche
Tel: 087-8269123
Open: May 1-Nov 27, Saturday and Sundays, National Heritage Week, Aug 13-21 10am-2pm
Fee: adult €8, child/OAP/student €3
Places to stay, County Limerick:
1. Adare Manor, Limerick – hotel €€€
2. Ash Hill Towers, Kilmallock, Co Limerick – section 482, Hidden Ireland accommodation €
3. The Dunraven, Adare, Co Limerick €
https://www.dunravenhotel.com/
4. Flemingstown House, Kilmallock, Co. Limerick, Ireland – whole house rental and a self-catering cottage
5. Longcourt House Hotel, Newcastle West, Co Limerick €
https://www.longcourthousehotel.ie/our-story/
6. Woodlands House and Spa, Adare, Co Limerick €€
https://www.woodlands-hotel.ie/home/history/
Whole House Rental County Limerick:
1. Ballyteigue House, Bruree, Co. Limerick – whole house rental per week. €€ for two, € for 4-10
https://hiddenireland.com/stay/self-catering-holiday-rentals/
2. Flemingstown House, Kilmallock, Co. Limerick, Ireland whole house accommodation, up to 11 guests. €€€ for two for a week, € for 4-11
3. Glin Castle, whole house rental.
4. Springfield Castle, Drumcollogher, Co. Limerick, Ireland – whole house rental €€€ for 2, € for 5-25. https://www.springfieldcastle.com
Longford:
1. Castlecor House, County Longford, open by previous arrangement:
2. Maria Edgeworth Visitor Centre, Longford, County Longford.
https://www.discoverireland.ie/longford/the-maria-edgeworth-visitor-centre
3. Moorhill House, Castlenugent, Lisryan, Co. Longford – section 482
contact: Michael O’Donnell
Tel: 047-81952
Open: Aug 1-31, Sept 1-29, 9.30am-1.30pm
Fee: adult/OAP/student/child €8
Places to stay, County Longford:
1. Castlecor House, County Longford
2. Newcastle House Hotel, County Longford.
3. Viewmount House, Longford
Discover this boutique gem, a secret tucked away in the heart of Ireland. This magnificent 17th century manor is complemented by its incredible countryside surroundings, and by the four acres of meticulously-maintained garden that surround it. Within the manor you’ll find a place of character, with open fires, beautiful furniture, fresh flowers and Irish literature. The manor retains its stately, historic charm, and blends it with thoughtful renovation that incorporates modern comfort.
Louth
1. Barmeath Castle, Dunleer, Drogheda, Co. Louth – section 482
https://irishhistorichouses.com/2020/10/23/barmeath-castle-dunleer-drogheda-county-louth/
contact: Bryan Bellew
Tel: 041-6851205
Open: May 1-31, June 1-10, Aug 13-21, Oct 1-10, 9am-1pm Fee: adult /OAP/student €5, child free
2. Castle Bellingham, Co. Louth
3. Collon House, County Louth
4. Killineer House & Garden, Drogheda, Co. Louth – section 482
https://irishhistorichouses.com/2021/08/10/killineer-house-county-louth/
contact: Charles & Eithne Carroll
Tel: 086-2323783
www.killineerhouse.ie
Open: Feb 1-20, May 1-15, June 1-10, Aug 10-24, 9am-1pm
Fee: adult/OAP/child/student, house: €4, garden €6
5. Rokeby Hall, Grangebellew, Co. Louth – section 482
https://irishhistorichouses.com/2020/08/17/rokeby-hall-grangebellew-county-louth/
contact: Jean Young
Tel: 086-8644228
www.rokeby.ie
Open: May 1-31, Mon-Sat, Aug 13-21, Sept 1-30, Mon-Sat, 10am-2pm Fee: adult/OAP €7, child/student €5
Places to stay, County Louth:
1. Ballymascanlon House, Louth – hotel https://www.ballymascanlon.com
2. Collon House, Ardee Street, Collon, Louth [also Oriel Temple] – B&B, plus guided tours
3. Ghan House, Co Louth – accommodation
4. Hatch’s Castle, Ardee, Co Louth – accommodation
Whole House accommodation, County Louth:
1. Barmeath Castle, Dunleer, Drogheda, Co. Louth – section 482
2. Castle Bellingham, co. Louth – for weddings only
https://www.originalirishhotels.com
Mayo:
1. Belleek Castle and Ballina House, originally Belleek Castle, Ballina, Mayo – hotel and gives tours
2. Brookhill House, Brookhill, Claremorris, Co. Mayo – section 482
contact: Patricia and John Noone
Tel: 094-9371348, 087-3690499, 086-2459832
Open: Jan 13-20, Apr 13-20, May 18-24, June 8-14, July 13-19, Aug 1-25, 2pm-6pm
Fee: adult €6, OAP/child/student €3, National Heritage Week free
3. Enniscoe House & Gardens, Castlehill, Ballina, Co. Mayo – section 482
https://irishhistorichouses.com/2021/11/25/enniscoe-house-gardens-castlehill-ballina-co-mayo/
contact: Susan Kellett
Tel: 096-31112
www.enniscoe.com
(Tourist Accommodation Facility)
Open: April 1-Oct 31
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
4. Old Coastguard Station, Rosmoney, Westport, Co. Mayo – section 482
contact: James Cahill
Tel: 094-9025500
www.jamescahill.com/coastguardstation.html
Open: July 1-Sept 9 closed Sundays, National Heritage Week Aug 13-21, 11am-4pm
Fee: €1
5. Owenmore, Garranard, Ballina, Co. Mayo – section 482
contact: Jerry O’ Mara
Tel: 087-2446744
(Tourist Accommodation Facility) Open: March-Oct and Dec
6. Partry House, Mayo
http://www.museumsofmayo.com/partry-house/partry-house.html
7. Prizon House, Prizon North, Balla, Co. Mayo – section 482
contact: Tom O’Connor
Tel: 087-9032133
www.prisonehouse.wordpress.com
Open: May 1-31, June 1-30, July 1-31, Aug 1-31, 2pm-6pm Fee: adult €5, student/OAP/child free
8. Turlough Park, Museum of Country Life, Mayo
9. Westport House, County Mayo
Places to stay, County Mayo:
1. Ashford Castle, Mayo/Galway – hotel €€€
2. Belleek Castle and Ballina House, originally Belleek Castle, Ballina, Mayo – hotel and gives tours €€
3. Breaghwy, Castlebar, Co Mayo – – hotel
4. Enniscoe House, Castlehill, Ballina, Co Mayo – section 482 – accommodation
5. Knockranny House Hotel and Spa, County Mayo https://www.originalirishhotels.com/hotels/knockranny-house-hotel-spa
6. Mount Falcon, Ballina, County Mayo – hotel €€
7. Newport House, Newport, Co. Mayo, Ireland
8. Owenmore, Garranard, Ballina, Co. Mayo – section 482
contact: Jerry O’ Mara
Tel: 087-2446744
(Tourist Accommodation Facility) Open: March-Oct and Dec
9. Turin Castle, Turin, Kilmaine, Co. Mayo, Ireland – whole castle rental, €€ for two, € for 10-12
10. Westbrook Country House, Castlebar, County Mayo https://www.westbrookhousemayo.com
Meath
1. Balrath, Kells, Co Meath – accommodation and sometimes open for visits
2. Beau Parc House, Beau Parc, Navan, Co. Meath – section 482
contact: Emer Mooney
Tel: 041-9824163, 087-2329149
Open: Mar 1-20, May 1-31, Aug 13-21, 10am-2 pm Fee: adult €10, OAP/student/child €8
3. Cillghrian Glebe now known as Boyne House Slane, Chapel Street, Slane, Co. Meath – section 482
contact: Alan Haugh
Tel: 041-9884444
www.boynehouseslane.ie
Open: all year, National Heritage Week, Aug 13-21, 9am-1pm Fee: Free
4. Dardistown Castle, Dardistown, Julianstown, Co. Meath – section 482
https://irishhistorichouses.com/2019/07/19/dardistown-castle-county-meath/
contact: Lizanne Allen
Tel: 086 -2774271
www.dardistowncastle.ie
Open: Jan 8-31, July 1-23, closed Sundays, August 8-28, 10am-2pm Fee: adult €6, student/OAP/child €3
5. Dunsany Castle, Dunsany, Co. Meath – section 482
contact: Randall Plunkett
Tel: 046-9025169
www.dunsany.com
Open: June 24-30, July 1-31, Aug 1-22, 10am-2pm
Fee: adult €25, OAP/student/12-18 years €15, child under 12 years free, National Heritage Week €10, under 12 years free
6. Gravelmount House, Castletown, Kilpatrick, Navan, Co. Meath – section 482
contact: Brian McKenna
Tel: 087-2520523
Open: Jan 2-15, May 10-30, Aug 13-22, Sept 1-15, 9am-1pm Fee: adult €6, OAP/student/child €3
7. Hamwood House, Dunboyne, Co. Meath – section 482
contact: Charles Hamilton
Tel: 086-3722701
www.hamwood.ie
Open: Apr 1-Sept 25, Fri-Sun, National Heritage Week, Aug 13-21, 10am-7pm Fee: adult €10, child under 12 free
8. Kilgar Gardens, Kilgar house, Gallow, Kilcock, Co Meath W23E7FK www.kilgargardens.com
9. Killeen Mill, Clavinstown, Drumree, Co. Meath – section 482
contact: Dermot Kealy
Tel: 086-2619979
(Tourists Accommodation Facility) Open: April 1- Sept 30
10. Loughcrew House, Loughcrew, Old Castle, Co. Meath – section 482
Contact: Emily Naper
Tel: 049-8541356
(Tourist Accommodation Facility) Open: all year
Garden: all year, 11am-5pm
Fee: adult €7, OAP €6, student €5, child €3.50, group concessions
11. Moyglare House, Moyglare, Co. Meath – section 482
https://irishhistorichouses.com/2021/02/15/moyglare-house-county-meath/
Postal address Maynooth Co. Kildare
contact: Angela Alexander
Tel: 086-0537291
www.moyglarehouse.ie
Open: Jan 3-7, 10-14, 17-21, 24-28, 31, May 1-21, 23-27, 30-31, June 1-2, Aug 12- 21, 9am-1pm
Fee: adult €7.50, OAP/student/child
12. Oldbridge House, County Meath – Battle of the Boyne Museum – OPW
see my OPW entry, https://irishhistorichouses.com/2022/02/07/office-of-public-works-properties-leinster-laois-longford-louth-meath-offaly-westmeath-wexford-wicklow/
13. Slane Castle, Slane, Co. Meath – section 482
https://irishhistorichouses.com/2019/07/19/slane-castle-county-meath/
contact: Jemma Smith
Tel: 041-9884477
www.slanecastle.ie
Open: Jan 16, 23, 30, Feb 6, 13, 20, 27, Mar 5-6, 12-13, 19-20, 26-27, April 2-3, 9- 10, 16-18, 23-24, 30, May 1-2, 6-8, 13-15, 20-23, June 3, 6, 10, 17, 24, July 1, 7-8, 14-15, 22, 28, 31, Aug 1, 4-5, 11-21, 25-26, 28, Sept 4,18, 25, Jan- Apr, and June 10am-4pm, May, Fri-Sat, 10am-4pm, Sunday, 12 noon 4pm, July, Thurs-Sat, 10am- 4pm, Sunday, 12 noon-4pm, Aug, Mon-Sat, 10am-4pm, Sunday, 12 noon-4pm, Sept, Sunday, 12 noon-4pm
Fee: adult €14, OAP/student €12.50, child €7.50, concession family ticket (2 adults and 2 children €39, additional adults €1, additional children €6
14. St. Mary’s Abbey, High Street, Trim, Co. Meath – section 482
contact: Peter Higgins
Tel: 087-2057176
Open: Jan 24-28, 31, Feb 1-4, 28, Mar 1-4, 7-11, May 7-22, June 27-30, July 1, 4-8, Aug 13-22, Sept 27-30, 2pm-6pm
Fee: adult €5, OAP/student/child €2
15. The Former Parochial House, Slane, Co. Meath – section 482
contact: Alan Haugh
Tel: 087-2566998
www.parochialhouseslane.ie
Open: May 1-Sept 30, Mon-Sat, National Heritage Week, Aug 13-21, 9am-1pm Fee: adult 5, child/OAP/student €3
16. Swainstown House, Kilmessan, Co. Meath – section 482
https://irishhistorichouses.com/2020/10/10/swainstown-house-kilmessan-county-meath/
contact: Caroline Preston
Tel: 086-2577939
Open: Mar 7-8, 10-11, April 4-5, 7-8, May 2-8, June 6-12, July 4-10, Aug 13-21, Sept 5-16, Oct 3-4, 6-7, Nov 7-8, 10-11, Dec 5-6, 8-9, 11am-3pm
Fee: adult/OAP/student €5, child free
17. Tankardstown House, Rathkenny, Slane, Co. Meath – section 482
https://irishhistorichouses.com/2020/07/11/tankardstown-estate-demesne-rathkenny-slane-co-meath/
contact: Brian Conroy
Tel: 087-2888925
www.tankardstown.ie
Open: all year including National Heritage Week, Aug 13-21, 9am-1pm Fee: Free
18. Trim Castle, County Meath – OPW
see my OPW entry: https://irishhistorichouses.com/2022/02/07/office-of-public-works-properties-leinster-laois-longford-louth-meath-offaly-westmeath-wexford-wicklow/
Places to stay, County Meath:
1. Balrath House and Courtyard, Balrath, Navan, Co. Meath tel:+ 353 (0)41 982 5749
2. Bellinter House near Bective, County Meath – hotel and restaurant https://www.bellinterhouse.com
3. Cillghrian Glebe now known as Boyne House Slane, Chapel Street, Slane, Co. Meath – see above
contact: Alan Haugh
Tel: 041-9884444
www.boynehouseslane.ie
4. Clonleason Gate Lodge, Fordstown, County Meath
https://hiddenireland.com/house-pages/clonleason-gate-lodge/
“Our 18th century riverside cottage has been converted into an elegant one bedroom hideaway for a couple.Set in blissful surroundings of gardens and fields at the entrance to a small Georgian house, the cottage is surrounded by ancient oak trees, beech and roses. It offers peace and tranquillity just one hour from Dublin.
A feature of the cottage is the comfy light filled sitting room with high ceiling,windows on three sides, an open fire, bundles of books and original art. The Trimblestown river, once famous for its excellent trout, runs along the bottom of its secret rose garden. Garden and nature lovers might enjoy wandering through our extensive and richly planted gardens where many unusual shrubs and trees are thriving and where cyclamen and snowdrops are massed under trees.The Girley Loop Bog walk is just a mile down the road.
The bedroom is luxurious and the kitchen and bathroom are well appointed. There is excellent electric heating throughout.“
5. Dardistown Castle, Dardistown, Julianstown, Co. Meath – section 482, see above
https://irishhistorichouses.com/2019/07/19/dardistown-castle-county-meath/
contact: Lizanne Allen
Tel: 086 -2774271
www.dardistowncastle.ie
Open: Jan 8-31, July 1-23, closed Sundays, August 8-28, 10am-2pm Fee: adult €6, student/OAP/child €3
6. Highfield House, Trim, County Meath
https://highfieldguesthouse.com
7. Johnstown, Enfield, Co Meath – hotel https://thejohnstownestate.com
8. Killyon manor, County Meath, holiday cottages
9. Killeen Mill, Clavinstown, Drumree, Co. Meath – section 482
contact: Dermot Kealy
Tel: 086-2619979
(Tourists Accommodation Facility) Open: April 1- Sept 30
10. Moyglare House, Moyglare, Co. Meath – section 482
https://irishhistorichouses.com/2021/02/15/moyglare-house-county-meath/
Postal address Maynooth Co. Kildare
contact: Angela Alexander
Tel: 086-0537291
www.moyglarehouse.ie
Open: Jan 3-7, 10-14, 17-21, 24-28, 31, May 1-21, 23-27, 30-31, June 1-2, Aug 12- 21, 9am-1pm
Fee: adult €7.50, OAP/student/child
11. Ross Castle, Mountnugent, County Meath whole castle €€€ for 2, € for 10 or self-catering accommodation €
12. Rossnaree, Slane, Co Meath – accommodation
13. Tankardstown House, Rathkenny, Slane, Co. Meath – section 482
https://irishhistorichouses.com/2020/07/11/tankardstown-estate-demesne-rathkenny-slane-co-meath/
contact: Brian Conroy
Tel: 087-2888925
www.tankardstown.ie
Open: all year including National Heritage Week, Aug 13-21, 9am-1pm Fee: Free
Whole house booking/wedding venues, County Meath
1. Boyne Hill estate, Navan, County Meath – whole house rental https://www.boynehillhouse.ie
2. Durhamstown Castle, Bohermeen, County Meath – whole house rental https://durhamstowncastle.com
3. Loughcrew House, Loughcrew, Old Castle, Co. Meath – section 482
Contact: Emily Naper
Tel: 049-8541356
(Tourist Accommodation Facility) Open: all year
4. Mill House, Slane
5. Ross Castle, Mountnugent, County Meath whole castle €€€ for 2, € for 10 or self-catering accommodation €
Monaghan:
1. Castle Leslie, Glaslough, Co. Monaghan – section 482
https://irishhistorichouses.com/2020/08/07/castle-leslie-glaslough-county-monaghan/
contact: Samantha Leslie
Tel: 047-88091
www.castleleslie.com
(Tourist Accommodation Facility)
Open: all year, National Heritage Week events August 13-21, 9am-1pm.
Fee: Free
2. Hilton Park House, Clones, Co. Monaghan – section 482
contact: Fred Madden
Tel 047-56007
www.hiltonpark.ie
(Tourist Accommodation Facility)
Open: April- Sept
House and garden tours available for groups Jan 31, Feb 1-4, 7-11, 28, Mar 1-4, 7-11, May 3-6, 8-20, June 2, 13-17, 20-24, National Heritage Week, Aug 13-21, Sept 11, 18, 25, weekdays, 9am-1pm, Sunday, 1pm-5pm
Fee: adult €10, OAP/student €8, child €5
3. Mullan Village and Mill, Mullan, Emyvale, Co. Monaghan – section 482
contact: Michael Treanor
Tel: 047-81135
www.mullanvillage.com
Open: Aug 1-31, Sept 1-30, 2pm-6.30pm
Fee: €6
Places to stay, County Monaghan
1. Castle Leslie, Glaslough, Co. Monaghan – section 482
https://irishhistorichouses.com/2020/08/07/castle-leslie-glaslough-county-monaghan/
contact: Samantha Leslie
Tel: 047-88091
www.castleleslie.com
(Tourist Accommodation Facility)
Open: all year, National Heritage Week events August 13-21, 9am-1pm.
2. Hilton Park House, Clones, Co. Monaghan – section 482, see above
contact: Fred Madden
Tel 047-56007
www.hiltonpark.ie
(Tourist Accommodation Facility)
Open: April- Sept
Offaly:
1. Ballindoolin House, Edenderry, Co. Offaly – section 482
contact: Rudolf Prosoroff
Tel: 0043 676 5570097
Open: April 4-8, 19-28, May 2-5, 7-12, 14-19, 21-26, 30-31, June 1-2, 6-9, 13-16, 20- 23, 27-30, Aug 13-21, 10am-2pm
Fee: adult €10, student /OAP/child €5
2. Ballybrittan Castle, Ballybrittan, Edenderry, Co. Offaly – section 482
contact: Rosemarie
Tel: 087-2469802
Open: Jan 30-31, Feb 6-7, 13-14, 20-21, 27-28, May 1-31, Aug 13-21, Sept 21-30, 2pm-6pm.
Fee: Free – except in case of large groups a fee of €5 p.p.
3. Birr Castle, Birr, Co. Offaly – section 482
contact: Alicia Clements Tel: 057-9120056
Open: May 17-Aug 31, Mon-Sat, National Heritage Week, Aug 13-21, Sept 1-2, 10am-2pm
Fee: adult/OAP/student €20, child free,
4. Boland’s Lock, Cappincur, Tullamore, Co. Offaly – section 482
contact: Martin O’Rourke
Tel: 086-2594914
Open: June 1-30, July 1-31, Aug 1-31, 12 noon-4pm Fee: adult €2, student/child free, family €5
5. Charleville Castle, County Offaly
6. Clonony Castle, County Offaly
7. Corolanty House, Shinrone, Birr, Co. Offaly – section 482
contact: Siobhan Webb
Tel: 086-1209984
Open: Jan, Feb, July, Aug, Sept, daily 2pm-6pm Fee: Free
8. Crotty Church, Castle Street, Birr, Co. Offaly section 482
contact: Eoin Garry
Tel: 086-3286277
Open: all year, 1pm-5pm Fee: Free
9. Gloster House, Brosna, Birr, Co. Offaly – section 482
contact: Tom & Mary Alexander
Tel: 087-2342135
Open: Jan 3-28, Mon-Fri, May 1-31, Aug 13-21, 9am-1.30pm Fee: adult/student/child/OAP €7
10. High Street House, High Street, Tullamore, Co. Offaly – section 482
contact: George Ross
Tel: 086-3831992
Open: Jan 4-31, Mon -Fri, May 1-18, Aug 13-21, Sept 1-24, 9.30am-1.30pm Fee: adult/student €5, OAP €4, child under 12 free
11. Leap Castle, County Offaly
https://www.discoverireland.ie/galway/ballynahinch-castle-hotel-and-gardens
12. Loughton, Moneygall, Birr, Co. Offaly – section 482
https://irishhistorichouses.com/2020/11/01/loughton-house-moneygall-county-offaly/
contact: Michael Lyons
Tel: 089-4319150
www.loughtonhouse.com
Open: May 10-June 30, Tue-Sunday, Aug 2-7, 9-21, 11am-3.30pm
Fee: adult €5, OAP/student €4, child €3 (under 12 free), family (2 adults & 2 children over 12) €15
13. Springfield House, Mount Lucas, Daingean, Tullamore, Co. Offaly – section 482
contact: Muireann Noonan
Tel: 087-2204569
www.springfieldhouse.ie
Open: Jan 1-9, 1pm-5pm, April 15-19, May 21-29, June 10-12, 17-19, July 1-3, 8-10, 15-17, Aug 13-28, 2pm-6pm, Dec 26-31, 1pm-5pm
Fee: Free
14. The Maltings, Castle Street, Birr, Co. Offaly – section 482
contact: Eoin Garry
Tel: 086-3286277
(Tourist Accommodation Facility) Open: all year
15. Woodland Cottage Garden, Birr, Offaly
https://www.gardensofireland.org/directory/42/woodland+cottage+garden/
Contact: Anne Ward
Tel: +353 (0) 57 912 1215
Mobile: +353 (0) 86 305 1697
Email: nanoward@eircom.net
Places to stay, County Offaly
1. Kinnitty Castle (formerly Castle Bernard), Kinnity, Co Offaly
2. Loughton House, County Offaly
3. The Maltings, Castle Street, Birr, Co. Offaly
contact: Eoin Garry
Tel: 086-3286277
(Tourist Accommodation Facility) Open: all year
Whole House Rental County Offaly:
1. Ballycumber, County Offaly – whole house rental https://www.airbnb.ie/rooms/21064152?source_impression_id=p3_1646848147_zcYarfp2zhDKFdHo
Roscommon:
1. Castlecoote House, Castlecoote, Co. Roscommon – section 482
contact: Kevin Finnerty
Tel: 087-2587537
www.castlecootehouse.com
Open: July1-31, Aug 1-31
Garden-guided tours, 2pm-6pm
Home of the Percy French Festival, www.percyfrench.ie
July 20,21,22, 10am-4pm Fee: €5
2. Clonalis House, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon – section 482
https://irishhistorichouses.com/2020/10/16/clonalis-castlerea-county-roscommon/
contact: Pyers O’Conor Nash, Richard O’Connor Nash
Tel: 094-9620014, 087-3371667
(Tourist Accommodation Facility)
April 1-September 30
www.clonalishouse.com
Open: Jun 1-Aug 31, Mon-Sat, National Heritage Week, Aug 13-21, guided tours,11am-4pm
Fee: adult €10, child €5, group rates available
3. King House, Main Street, Boyle, Co. Roscommon – section 482
contact: Majella Hunt
Tel: 090-6637100
Open: April 1-Sept 30, National Heritage Week Aug 13-21, Mon-Sat 11am-5pm, Sunday 11am-4pm
Fee: adult €7, OAP/student /child €5, Family €20
4. Shannonbridge Fortifications, Shannonbridge, Athlone, Co. Roscommon – section 482
contact: Fergal Moran
Tel: 090-9674973
www.shannonbridgefortifications.ie
Open: May 1-Sept 30, 10am-6pm
Fee: Free
5. Strokestown Park House, Strokestown Park House, Strokestown, Co. Roscommon – section 482
contact: Ciarán
Tel: 01-8748030
www.strokestownpark.ie www.irishheritagetrust.ie
Open: Mar 17-Dec 20, Mar, Apr, May, Sept, Oct, 10am-5pm, June, July, Aug, 10am- 6pm, Nov, Dec 10.30am-4pm
Fee: adult €14, €12.50, €9.25, OAP/student €12.50, child €6, family €29, groups €11.50
Places to stay, County Roscommon:
1. Abbey Hotel, Abbeytown, Ballypheasan, Roscommon, Co Roscommon
2. Castlecoote, County Roscommon (also Section 482) – see above
3. Clonalis House, Castlerea, Co Roscommon – accommodation and 482 – see above
4. Edmondstown (Bishop’s Palace or St. Nathy’s), Ballaghaderreen Co Roscommon – airbnb
5. Kilronan Castle (formerly Castle Tenison), Ballyfarnan, County Roscommon – hotel €
https://www.originalirishhotels.com
Sligo:
1. Ballymote Castle, County Sligo (OPW)
see my OPW entry: https://irishhistorichouses.com/2022/02/14/office-of-public-works-properties-connacht/
2. Ballynafad Castle (or Ballinafad), Co Sligo – a ruin, OPW
3. Coopershill House, Riverstown, Co. Sligo – section 482
https://irishhistorichouses.com/2022/01/11/coopershill-house-riverstown-co-sligo/
contact: Simon O’Hara
Tel: 071-9165108
www.coopershill.com
(Tourist Accommodation Facility)
Open: April-Sept, Tues-Sat, 11am-5pm
Fee: adult/child/OAP/student €5.
4. Lissadell House & Gardens, Lissadell, Ballinfull, Co. Sligo – section 482
contact: Edward Walsh
Tel: 087-2550969
www.lissadell.com
Open: June-Aug, 10am-6pm Fee: adult €14, child €7
5. Markree Castle, Collooney, Co Sligo – section 482
https://irishhistorichouses.com/2021/11/06/markree-castle-collooney-co-sligo/
contact: Nicholas Ryan
Tel: 071-9167800
www.markreecastle.ie
Open: June, July, Aug, 12 noon-4pm
Fee: Free
6. Newpark House and Demesne, Newpark, Ballymote, Co. Sligo – section 482
https://irishhistorichouses.com/2021/11/30/newpark-house-and-demesne-newpark-ballymote-co-sligo/
contact: Christopher & Dorothy-Ellen Kitchin
Tel: 087-3706869
Open: Feb 14-18, 28, March 1-4, 28-31, April 1, 25-29, May 3-27, Aug 12-26, 9am- 1pm
Fee: adult €7, OAP/student €5, child free
7. Rathcarrick House, Rathcarrick, Strandhill Road, Co. Sligo – section 482
contact: Michael Sweeney
Tel: 071-9128417
Open: June, July, Aug, Tue-Sat, National Heritage Week Aug 13-21, 2pm-6pm Fee: adult €5, OAP/student/child free
8. Temple House, Ballymote, Co. Sligo – section 482
contact: Roderick and Helena Perceval
Tel: 087-9976045
www.templehouse.ie
(Tourist Accommodation Facility) Open: April 1-October 31
Places to stay, County Sligo:
1. Annaghmore, Colloony, County Sligo €
https://www.annaghmore.ie/history
2. Schoolhouse at Annaghmore
3. Ardtarmon Castle, Ballinfull, Co Sligo – accommodation http://www.ardtarmon.com
4. Castle Dargan Lodges, Ballygawley, Co. Sligo, Ireland https://www.castledargan.com
5. Carrowcullen old Irish Farmhouse https://hiddenireland.com/house-pages/old-irish-farmhouse-carrowcullen/
6. Coopershill House, Riverstown, Co. Sligo – section 482, see above
https://irishhistorichouses.com/2022/01/11/coopershill-house-riverstown-co-sligo/
contact: Simon O’Hara
Tel: 071-9165108
www.coopershill.com
(Tourist Accommodation Facility)
Open: April-Sept, Tues-Sat, 11am-5pm
7. Lissadell rental properties: http://lissadellhouse.com/lissadellrentals/
8. Markree Castle, Collooney, Co Sligo – section 482, see above
https://irishhistorichouses.com/2021/11/06/markree-castle-collooney-co-sligo/
contact: Nicholas Ryan
Tel: 071-9167800
www.markreecastle.ie
Open: June, July, Aug, 12 noon-4pm
9. Newpark House and Demesne, Newpark, Ballymote, Co. Sligo – section 482, see above
https://irishhistorichouses.com/2021/11/30/newpark-house-and-demesne-newpark-ballymote-co-sligo/
contact: Christopher & Dorothy-Ellen Kitchin
Tel: 087-3706869
10. Temple House, Ballymote, Co. Sligo – section 482
contact: Roderick and Helena Perceval
Tel: 087-9976045
www.templehouse.ie
(Tourist Accommodation Facility) Open: April 1-October 31
and Gardener’s Cottage, https://hiddenireland.com/house-pages/temple-house/the-gardeners-cottage/
Tipperary:
1. Ballyowen (formerly New Park), Cashel, Co Tipperary – tours
2. Beechwood House, Ballbrunoge, Cullen, Co. Tipperary – section 482
contact: Maura & Patrick McCormack
Tel: 083-1486736
Open: Jan 10-14, 17-21, 24-28, Feb 14-18, May 6-9, 13-23, Aug 13-21, Sept 2-5, 9- 12, 16-19, 23-26, 10.15am-2.15pm
Fee: adult €5, OAP/student €2, child free, fees donated to charity
3. Cahir Castle, County Tipperary – OPW
see my OPW write-up
4. Carey’s Castle, Clonmel, County Tipperary
5. Clashleigh House, Clogheen, Co. Tipperary – section 482
contact: Elizabeth O’Callaghan
Tel: 086-8185334
Open: April 5-28, May 3-31, Tues & Thurs, June 2-30, Tue, Thurs, Sat & Sun, Aug 13-21, Sept 1-29, Oct 4-27, Tues & Thurs, 9am-1pm
Fee: adult €8, OAP/student/child €4
6. Cloughjordan House, Cloughjordan, Co. Tipperary – section 482
contact: Sarah Baker
Tel: 085-2503344
www.cloughjordanhouse.com
Open: May 2-31, June 1-30, Sept 5-30 Mon- Sat, National Heritage Week Aug 13-21, 9.30am-1.30pm
Fee: adult €6, OAP €4
7. Fancroft Mill, Fancroft, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary – section 482
contact: Marcus & Irene Sweeney
Tel: 0505-31484, 087-9263300
Open: May 11-31, June 1-2, 9-30, Aug 13-22, Oct 3-7, 10am-2pm
Fee: adult €8, OAP/student €6, child free under 5 years, adult supervision essential, group rates available
8. Farney Castle, Holycross, County Tipperary
9. Grenane House, Tipperary, Co. Tipperary – section 482
contact: Philippa Mansergh-Wallace Tel: 062-52484
Open: May & Sept, Mon-Sat, Aug 13-21, 2pm-6pm, closed Sundays Fee: adult €8, student/OAP €6, group rates available
10. Hough’s Garden, Ballinderry, Nenagh, Tipperary, E45 HY51, IE
11. Killenure Castle, Dundrum, Co Tipperary – section 482
contact: Eavaun Carmody
Tel: 087-6402664
www.killenure.com
Open: Feb 1-20, May 1-31, Aug 13-21, 10.30am-2.30pm Fee: adult €10, child /OAP/student €5
12. Lismacue House, Bansha, Co. Tipperary – section 482
contact: Katherine Nicholson
Tel: 062-54106
www.lismacue.com
(Tourist Accommodation Facility) Open: Mar 18-Oct 31
13. Nenagh Castle, County Tipperary
14. Ormond(e) Castle, Carrick-on-Suir, Tipperary – open to public
15. Redwood Castle, Redwood, Lorrha, Nenagh, North Tipperary – section 482
Redwood is off the Birr/Portumna Rd
contact: Coleesa Egan
Tel: 087-7479566
Open: June 15-30, July 1-17, Aug 9-31, Sept 1-7, 2.30pm-6.30pm Fee: adult €10, OAP/student/child €5
16. The Rectory, Cashel Road, Cahir, Co. Tipperary – section 482
contact: Richard Fahey
Tel: 087-2601994
(Tourist Accommodation Facility) Open: May 1-Oct 31
17. Roscrea Castle and Damer House, County Tipperary – OPW
see my OPW write-up
18. Silversprings House, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary – section 482
contact: Jim Gilligan
Tel: 086-2539187
Open: May 1-31, June 1-30, Aug 13-21, 12 noon-4pm Fee: adult €6, OAP/student€3, child €2
19. Swiss Cottage, Cahir, Co. Tipperary – open to public
Places to stay, County Tipperary
1. Ashley Park, Nenagh, Co Tipperary – accommodation €
https://hiddenireland.com/stay/bed-breakfast-guesthouses/
2. Ballinacourty House, Co Tipperary – guest house and restaurant €
3. Birdhill House, Clonmel, County Tipperary €
https://hiddenireland.com/house-pages/birdhill-house-gardens/
“Birdhill House & Gardens offers the ultimate mix of homeliness and grandeur. The perfect place to reflect and re-energize. Enjoy the welcoming warmth of this mid 1700’s Georgian country house. Nestled in the Suir valley with panoramic views of Knockmealdown and Comeragh mountains.
Explore the tranquil and breathtaking beauty of the gardens. Take the time to relax on one of the many terraces. Sip a glass of wine or dine al fresco around the fire pit. If you feel like a little exercise you might stroll along the river bank, be tempted to take out the rowing boat/kayak. Or maybe enjoy an energetic game of tennis. On a chilly day sit by a roaring fire in the drawing room or gather friends and family around the kitchen table to play games. Hide away in the library for a quiet read surrounded by relaxed elegance. Retire to the delightfully decorated bedrooms and snuggle down for sweet dreams, but be warned: the morning chorus here at Birdhill House & Gardens is quite spectacular. Oh! And watch out for Millie and her daughter Hettie, the sweetest of dogs.
Birdhill House and Gardens offers guests luxury accommodation with the option to add breakfast and dinner if you wish.
The west wing of the house also can be exclusively rented where guests can enjoy the freedom of self-catering and is an ideal house for family breaks. Contact the house directly to check availability for the exclusive rental of Birdhill House & Gardens.”
4. Cashel Palace Hotel, Cashel, County Tipperary €€€
https://www.cashelpalacehotel.ie
5. Dundrum House, County Tipperary – hotel and self-catering cottages €€
https://www.dundrumhousehotel.com
6. The Rectory, Cashel Road, Cahir, Co. Tipperary – section 482
contact: Richard Fahey
Tel: 087-2601994
(Tourist Accommodation Facility) Open: May 1-Oct 31
Whole house rental County Tipperary
1. Bansha Castle, County Tipperary – whole house rental €€€ for 2; € for 7-16
2. Cloughjordan House, County Tipperary https://www.cloughjordanhouse.com/contact
3. Inch House, Thurles, County Tipperary, Ireland – whole house rental €€€ for 2; €€ for 7-10
4. Killaghy Castle, Mullinahone, Tipperary – whole house rental €€€ for 2; € for 11-14
https://www.airbnb.ie/rooms/41229269?source_impression_id=p3_1646849021_iHJka1F69OaEkVKZ
5. Kilshane, Tipperary, Co Tipperary –
6. Kilteelagh House, Dromineer, Lough Derg, County Tipperary – whole house €€€ for 2; €€ for 10-12
https://www.airbnb.ie/rooms/16299584?source_impression_id=p3_1646849122_v85eLlk0Y7hZDOYc
7. Lisheen Castle, Thurles, County Tipperary €€€ for two, € for 11-14
8. Lismacue, County Tipperary, ihh member, whole house rental
www.lismacue.com
(Tourist Accommodation Facility) Open: Mar 18-Oct 31
Tyrone:
1. Ashfield Park, County Tyrone – gardens open to visitors
http://www.ni-environment.gov.uk/index.htm
2. Blessingbourne, Fivemiletown, County Tyrone – open for tours, self catering accommodation on the grounds
3. Hill of The O’Neill and Ranfurly House Arts & Visitor Centre, County Tyrone
4. Killymoon Castle, County Tyrone
https://discovernorthernireland.com/things-to-do/killymoon-castle-p762011
5. Lissan House, County Tyrone
https://discovernorthernireland.com/things-to-do/lissan-house-p704981 https://www.lissanhouse.com/visit/
6. Prehen, County Tyrone
http://prehenhouse.com/?msclkid=cbb767dba6a711ec8a9ab161a56f043c
Places to stay County Tyrone
1. An Creagan,Omagh, County Tyrone € for 4 or more nights, €€ for 2 nights
2. Ashbrook House, Aucnacloy, County Tyrone,
3. Baronscourt Estate, Newtownstewart, Omagh, County Tyrone https://barons-court.com
4. Blessingbourne Estate and Courtyard, Fivemiletown, Co Tyrone
https://www.blessingbourne.com
5. Cobblers Cottage Omagh, County Tyrone http://www.cobblerscottagecreggan.com
6. Corick House Hotel, Clogher, County Tyrone https://www.corickcountryhouse.com
7. Grange Lodge, Dungannon, County Tyrone
https://www.grangelodgecountryhouse.com
8. Kilcootry Barn, Fintona, County Tyrone
9. Killymoon Castle Lodge, 302 Killymoon Road, BT80 8ZA.
10. The Lower House Rooms, Donaghmore, Dungannon, Co. Tyrone, BT70 3EZ https://thelowerhouserooms.com/rooms/
11. Spice Cottages, Dungannon, County Tyrone https://www.spicecottages.com/cottages/ginger-cottage-dungannon/
Waterford:
1. Ballynatray Estate, Co. Waterford – section 482
Postal address: Glendine, Youghal, Co. Cork
contact: Carmel O’Keeffee-Power
Tel: 024-97460
www.ballynatray.com
Open: April 1-Sept 30, 12 noon-4pm
Fee: adult €6, child OAP/student €3
2. Ballysaggartmore Towers, County Waterford
3. Bishop’s Palace Museum, Waterford
4. Cappagh House (Old and New), Cappagh, Dungarvan, Co Waterford – section 482
contact: Charles and Claire Chavasse
Tel: 087-8290860, 086-8387420
http://www.cappaghhouse.ie
Open: April, June, & August, Wednesday & Thursday, May & September Wednesday Thursday & Saturday, National Heritage Week, August 13-21, Oct 1, 9.30am-1.30pm Fee: adult/OAP/student/€5, child under 12 free
5. Cappoquin House & Gardens, Cappoquin, Co. Waterford – section 482
https://irishhistorichouses.com/2021/01/24/cappoquin-house-gardens-cappoquin-co-waterford/
contact: Sir Charles Keane
Tel: 058-54290, 087-6704180
www.cappoquinhouseandgardens.com
Open: July 1-2, 4-9, 11-16, 18-23, 25-30, Aug 1-6, 8-22, Sept 16-17, 19-24, 26-30, 9am-1pm
Gardens open all year, 9am-6pm, closed Sundays except July 17, August 14, 21, 28, Fee: house/garden €15, house only €10, garden only €6
6. Curraghmore House, Portlaw, Co. Waterford – section 482
https://irishhistorichouses.com/2020/08/01/curraghmore-portlaw-county-waterford/
contact: Vanessa Behal
Tel: 051-387101
www.curraghmorehouse.ie
Open: May, June, July, Aug, Sept, Thurs-Sun and Bank Holidays, National Heritage Week, Aug 13-21,10am-4pm
Fee: adult/OAP/student, house/garden/shell house tour €20, house €15, garden & shell house €12, garden €7, child under12 years free
7. Dromana House, Cappoquin, Co. Waterford – section 482
https://irishhistorichouses.com/2021/02/06/dromana-house-cappoquin-co-waterford/
contact: Barbara Grubb
Tel: 086-8186305
www.dromanahouse.com
Open: June 1-12, 14-19, 21-26, 28-30, July 1-3, 5-10, 12-17, 19-24, 26-31, Aug 13- 21, 2pm-6pm
Fee: adult/OAP/student, house and garden €15, house €10, garden €6, child under 12 free, groups of 100 or more house/garden €12, garden €5, house €9
8. Dungarvan Castle, Waterford
9. Fairbrook House, Garden and Museum, County Waterford
10. Lismore Castle Gardens
https://www.discoverireland.ie/waterford/lismore-castle-gardens
11. Mount Congreve Gardens, County Waterford
https://www.discoverireland.ie/waterford/mount-congreve-estate-gardens
12. The Presentation Convent, Waterford Healthpark, Slievekeel Road, Waterford – section 482
contact: Michelle O’ Brien
Tel: 051-370057
www.rowecreavin.ie
Open: Jan 1-Dec 31, excluding Bank Holidays, 8.30am-5.30pm, National Heritage Week, Aug 13-21
Fee: Free
13. Tourin House & Gardens, Tourin, Cappoquin, Co. Waterford – section 482
https://irishhistorichouses.com/2020/04/30/tourin-house-gardens-cappoquin-county-waterford/
contact: Kristin Jameson
Tel: 086-8113841
www.tourin-house.ie
Open: April 1-Sept 30, Tue-Sat, National Heritage Week Aug 13-21, 1pm-5pm
Fee: adult €6, OAP/student €3.50, child free.
Places to stay, County Waterford
1. Annestown House, County Waterford – B&B
http://homepage.eircom.net/~annestown/welcome.htm
2. Ballyrafter House, Lismore, Co Waterford – https://www.dungarvantourism.com/ballyrafter-house-hotel/
3. Butlerstown Castle, Tomhaggard, Co Waterford – coach house accommodation http://www.butlerstowncastle.com
4. Cappoquin House holiday cottages, County Waterford – see above
www.cappoquinhouseandgardens.com
5. Dromana, Co Waterford – 482. See above €
6. Faithlegg House, Waterford, Co Waterford – hotel €€
7. Fort William, County Waterford, holiday cottages
8. Gaultier Lodge, Woodstown, Co Waterford €€
9. Glenbeg House, Jacobean manor home, Glencairn, County Waterford P51 H5W0 – whole house rental http://www.glenbeghouse.com
10. Lismore Castle, whole house rental
11. Richmond House, Cappoquin, Co Waterford – guest house https://www.richmondcountryhouse.ie
“The Earl of Cork built Richmond House in 1704. Refurbished and restored each of the 9 bedrooms feature period furniture and warm, spacious comfort. All rooms are ensuite and feature views of the extensive grounds and complimentary Wi-Fi Internet access is available throughout the house. An award winning 18th century Georgian country house, Richmond House is situated in stunning mature parkland surrounded by magnificent mountains and rivers.
Richmond House facilities include a fully licensed restaurant with local and French cuisine. French is also spoken at Richmond House. Each bedroom offers central heating, direct dial telephone, television, trouser press, complimentary Wi-Fi Internet access, tea-and coffee-making facilities and a Richmond House breakfast.”
12. Salterbridge Gate Lodge, County Waterford €
https://www.irishlandmark.com/property/salterbridge-gatelodge/
See my write-up about Salterbridge, previously on the Section 482 list but no longer:
https://irishhistorichouses.com/2020/04/16/salterbridge-house-and-garden-cappoquin-county-waterford/
and www.salterbridgehouseandgarden.com
13. Waterford Castle, The Island, Co Waterford €€
Westmeath:
1. Athlone Castle, Co Westmeath – ruin, open to visitors
2. Belvedere House, Gardens and Park, County Westmeath
3. Lough Park House, Castlepollard, Co. Westmeath – section 482
contact: Liam O’Flanagan
Tel: 044-9661226
Open: Mar 16-22, Apr 15-18, May 1-4, June 1-7, July 14-24, Aug 1-7, 13-22, Sept 1- 7, Oct 28-31, 2pm-6pm
Fee: adult €4
4. St. John’s Church, Loughstown, Drumcree, Collinstown, Co. Westmeath – section 482
contact: Billy Standish
Tel: 044-9666570
Open: Aug 1-31, Sept 1-30, 2pm-6pm
Fee: adult €4, child/OAP/student €2
5. Tullynally Castle & Gardens, Castlepollard, Co. Westmeath – section 482
https://irishhistorichouses.com/2020/11/19/tullynally-castle-and-gardens-castlepollard-county-westmeath/
contact: Octavia Tullock
Tel: 044-9661856
www.tullynallycastle.com
Open: Castle, May 5-7, 12-14, 19-21, 26-28, June 2-4, 9-11, 16-18, 23-25, 30, July 1- 2, 7-9, 14-16, 21-23, 28-30, Aug 13-21, 25-27, Sept 1-3, 8-10, 15-17, 10am-2pm Garden: Apr 1-3, 7-10, 14-17, 21-24, 28-30, May 1-2, 5-8, 12-15, 19-22, 26-29, June 2-6, 9-12, 16-19, 23-26, 30, July 1-3, 7-10, 14-17, 21-24, 28-30, Aug 1, 4-7, 11-21, 25-28, Sept 1-4, 8-11, 15-18, 22-25, 29-30, 11am-5pm
Fee: adult, castle/garden €16, garden €8.50, child, castle/garden €8, garden €4 (over 10 years only admission to castle) families (2+2) garden €22
6. Turbotstown, Coole, Co. Westmeath – section 482
contact: Peter Bland
Tel: 086-2475044
Open: July 22-31, Aug 1-31, Dec 1-20, 9am-1pm Fee: adult/student €8, child/OAP €4
7. Tyrrelspass Castle, Co Westmeath – restaurant and gift shop
Places to stay, County Westmeath:
1. Annebrook House Hotel, Austin Friars Street, Mullingar, Co.Westmeath, Ireland, N91YH2F. €
https://www.annebrook.ie/gallery.html
2. Lough Bawn House, Colllinstown, Co Westmeath – accommodation €€
https://hiddenireland.com/house-pages/lough-bawn-house/
“A classic Georgian house in a unique setting. Lough Bawn house sits high above Lough Bane with amazing sweeping views. Nestled in a 50 acre parkland at the end of a long drive, Lough Bawn House is a haven of peace and tranquillity.“
3. Mornington House, County Westmeath – accommodation
https://hiddenireland.com/house-pages/mornington-house/
“Mornington House, a historic Irish Country Manor offering luxury country house accommodation located in the heart of the Co. Westmeath countryside, just 60 miles from Ireland’s capital city of Dublin. Tranquility and warm hospitality are the essence of Mornington, home to the O’Hara’s since 1858.“
Whole House Rental/Wedding Venue County Westmeath:
1. Bishopstown House, Rosemount, Westmeath – whole house rental https://www.bishopstownhouse.ie
2. Middleton Park, Mullingar, County Westmeath – available to rent http://mph.ie
Wexford:
1. Ballyhack Castle, Co. Wexford – open to public OPW
see my OPW write-up https://irishhistorichouses.com/2022/02/07/office-of-public-works-properties-leinster-laois-longford-louth-meath-offaly-westmeath-wexford-wicklow/
2. Ballymore, Camolin, Co Wexford – museum http://www.ballymorehistoricfeatures.com
3. Berkeley Forest House, County Wexford
https://www.discoverireland.ie/wexford/berkeley-forest-house
4. Clougheast Cottage, Carne, Co. Wexford – section 482
contact: Jacinta Denieffe
Tel: 086-1234322
Open: Jan 10-31, May 1-31, August 13-21, 9am-1pm Fee: €5
5. Enniscorthy Castle, County Wexford
6. Ferns Castle, Wexford – open to public, OPW
see my OPW entry: https://irishhistorichouses.com/2022/02/07/office-of-public-works-properties-leinster-laois-longford-louth-meath-offaly-westmeath-wexford-wicklow/
7. Johnstown Castle, County Wexford maintained by the Irish Heritage Trust
8. Kilcarbry Mill Engine House, Sweetfarm, Enniscorthy, Co Wexford – section 482
Contact: Stephen Hegarty
Tel: 087-2854143
Open: Apr 30, May 1-13, July 25-31, Aug 1-30, Dec 12-24, 12 noon-4pm Fee: adult €10, student/OAP €5
9. Kilmokea Country Manor & Gardens, Great Island, Campile, New Ross, Co. Wexford – section 482
Contact: Mark Hewlett
Tel: 086-0227799
www.kilmokea.com
(Tourist Accommodation Facility)
Open: April – Oct
Gardens:
Open Apr, May, Sept, Oct, Wed-Sun, June, July, Aug, daily, 10am-5pm Fee: adult €7, OAP €6, student €5, child €4, family €20
10. Loftus Hall, County Wexford
https://www.discoverireland.ie/wexford/loftus-hall
11. Newtownbarry House, Wexford
12. Tintern Abbey, Ballycullane, County Wexford – concessionary entrance to IGS members, OPW
see my OPW write-up https://irishhistorichouses.com/2022/02/07/office-of-public-works-properties-leinster-laois-longford-louth-meath-offaly-westmeath-wexford-wicklow/
13. Wells House, County Wexford
14. Wilton Castle, Bree, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford – section 482
contact: Sean Windsor
(Tourist Accommodation Facility)
Tel: 053-9247738
www.wiltoncastleireland.com
Open: all year
See my write-up:https://irishhistorichouses.com/2022/02/04/wilton-castle-bree-enniscorthy-co-wexford-and-a-trip-to-johnstown-castle/
15. Woodbrook House, Killanne, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford – section 482
contact: Giles Fitzherbert
(Tourist Accommodation Facility)
053-9255114
www.woodbrookhouse.ie
Open April 1-October 31
16. Woodville House, New Ross, Co. Wexford – section 482
contact: Gerald Roche
Tel: 087-9709828
www.woodvillegardens.ie
Open: May 1-31, June 1-30, July 1-31, Aug 1-21, 10am-2pm Fee: adult €7.50, OAP/student/child €5
Places to Stay, County Wexford
1. Artramont House, Castlebridge, Co Wexford – B&B
https://www.artramon-farm.com/english/welcome
2. Ballytrent House, Broadway, Co Wexford
3. Bellfry at Old Boley, County Wexford €
4. Berkeley Forest, New Ross, Co Wexford – B&B?
http://berkeleyforesthouse.com
5. Butlerstown Castle, Tomhaggard, Co Wexford – A ruin, coach house accommodation
http://www.butlerstowncastle.com/
6. Clonganny House, Wexford – accommodation
https://hiddenireland.com/bed-breakfast-guesthouses
7. Dunbrody Park, Arthurstown, County Wexford – accommodation
8. Kilmokea Country Manor & Gardens, Kilmokea, Great Island, Campile, New Ross, Co. Wexford – accommodation
https://hiddenireland.com/house-pages/kilmokea/
“Kilmokea is a former Georgian rectory, in a quiet, rural location where the Three Sister Rivers, the Suir, Nore and Barrow, meet before flowing out into Waterford Harbour. It’s rightly renowned for its seven acres of award-winning gardens, with a wide range of unusual sub-tropical plants and wonderful organic vegetables. Nearby is beautiful Hook Peninsula, with excellent coastal walks and magnificent Blue Flag beaches, or you can stay at home and relax in our private indoor pool or with a soothing aromatherapy treatment.
Kilmokea in County Wexford, was originally a simple late Georgian Church of Ireland rectory built in 1794 and bought by Colonel and Mrs. David Price, who planned and planted a seven acre garden between 1950 and the mid 1980s with determination and taste. The mild, frost-free climate allowed them to plant a wide range of unusual plants from all around the world, including a number of sub-tropical species. These all flourished at Kilmokea and the garden became justly famous.“
9. Killiane Castle, County Wexford
https://killianecastle.com/our-location/
10. Marlfield, Gorey, Co Wexford – accommodation
11. Monart, Enniscorthy, Co Wexford – 5* hotel
12. Rathaspeck Manor “doll’s house” gate lodge, County Wexford https://www.airbnb.ie/rooms/18288598?source_impression_id=p3_1646906004_9dSSY0tDTw%2FmQ8TE
and Manor https://www.rathaspeckmanor.ie
13. Riverbank House Hotel, The Bridge, Wexford, Ireland Y35 AH33 https://www.riverbankhousehotel.com
14. Rosegarland House, Wellingtonbridge, County Wexford – accommodation https://rosegarlandestate.ie
15. Wells House, County Wexford – self-catering cottage accommodation
https://wellshouse.ie/self-catering-accommodation-wexford
16. Wilton castle, Enniscorthy, Co Wexford – see above
17. Woodbrook, Killane, Co Wexford – accommodation and 482
18. Woodlands Country House, Killinierin, County Wexford B&B https://www.woodlandscountryhouse.com
19. Woodville House, New Ross, Co Wexford – 482 – see above
Whole House Rental County Wexford
1. Horetown House, County Wexford
2. Ballinkeele, whole house rental:
Wicklow:
1. Altidore Castle, Kilpeddar, Greystones, Co. Wicklow – section 482
see my write-up:
https://irishhistorichouses.com/2020/06/25/altidore-castle-kilpeddar-greystones-county-wicklow/
contact: Philip Emmet
Tel: 087-7601369
Open: Mar 10-29, May 1-31, June 1-3, 1pm-5pm, Aug 13-21, 2pm-6pm
Fee: adult /OAP €5, child under 12 years free, child over 12 and student negotiable, group rates.
2. Avondale House, County Wicklow
3. Ballymurrin House, Kilbride, Wicklow, Co. Wicklow – section 482
see my write-up:
https://irishhistorichouses.com/2020/11/27/ballymurrin-kilbride-county-wicklow/
contact: Philip Geoghegan
Tel: 086-1734560
www.ballymurrinquakerfarmstead.eu
Open: Jan 2-21, July 23-31, Aug 1-31, 2pm-6pm Fee: free
4. Castle Howard, Avoca, Co. Wicklow – section 482
https://irishhistorichouses.com/2020/11/13/castle-howard-avoca-county-wicklow/
contact: Ailish Macken
Tel: 01-6327664
Open: Jan 10-12, Feb 14-18, Mar 7-9, 21-23, June 21-25, 29-30, July 1-2, 11-16, 25- 28, Aug 13-21, Sept 5-10, 17, 20-24, Oct 3-5, 10-12, 9am-1pm
Fee: adult €8.50, OAP/student €6.50, child €5
5. Charleville, Enniskerry, Co. Wicklow – section 482
https://irishhistorichouses.com/2020/09/18/charleville-county-wicklow/
contact: Tatiane Baquiega
Tel: 01-6624455
Open: Feb 1-4, 7-11, 14-18, 21-25, 28, May 3-27, 30-31, June 1-3, 7, Aug 13-21, Mon-Fri, 1pm- 5pm, Sat & Sun, 9am-1pm
Fee: house €9, garden €6
6. Corke Lodge, Co Wicklow – gardens open to visitors www.corkelodge.com
7. Dower House, Rossanagh, Ashford, Co Wicklow – gardens open https://www.dublingardengroup.com/the-dower-house/
8. Festina Lente Gardens, Old Connaught Avenue, Bray, Wicklow, IE
Tel: +353 (0) 1 272 0704
Email: gardens@festinalente.ie
Web: www.festinalente.ie
The Festina Lente non-profit Walled Victorian Gardens are one of the largest working Victorian Walled Garden in Ireland and contains many beautiful features and stunning fauna and flora.
The Ornamental Formal Garden, Pool Garden & Kitchen Garden have been restored all within the original Victorian walls from 1780’s.
Opening Hours
All year round.
Mon – Fri 9 – 5 pm
Saturday 9.30 – 6 pm
Sun: 11 – 6 pm
Closed Christmas Week
9. Greenan More, Rathdrum, Co Wicklow – section 482
contact: Paul Arnold
Tel: 087-2563200
www.greenanmore.ie
Open: May 1-31, June 1-12, Aug 12-31, Sept 1-18, Wed- Sun, National Heritage Week Aug 13-21, 10am-3pm
10. Huntingbrook, – gardens open to public www.huntingbrook.com
11. Killruddery House & Gardens, Southern Cross Road, Bray, Co. Wicklow – section 482
contact: Anthony Ardee
Tel: 01-2863405
www.killruddery.com
Open: Apr 1-Oct 31, Tue-Suns and Bank Holidays. National Heritage Week 13-21, 9am-6pm,
Fee: adult €8.50, garden and house tour €15.50, OAP/student €7.50, garden and house tour €13, garden and house tour €13, child €3, 4-16 years, garden and house tour €5.50
12. Kiltimon House, Newcastle, Co. Wicklow – section 482
contact: Michelle O’Connor
Tel: 087-2505205
Open: May 2-22, Aug 13-21, Sept 1-30, 9am-1pm Fee: adult €10, OAP/student/child €5
13. Kingston House, Rathdrum, Co. Wicklow – section 482
contact: Liam Lynam
Tel: 087-2415795
Open: Aug 1-31, Sept 1-30, 10am-2pm
Fee: adult €3, OAP/student/child €2
14. Knockanree Garden, Avoca, Co Wicklow – section 482, garden only
contact: Peter Campion and Valerie O’Connor
Tel: 085-8782455
www.knockanreegardens.com
Open: May 20-21, 23-28, 30-31, June 1-4, 6-11, 13-18, 20-25, 27-30, July 1-3, Aug 13-21, Oct 1, 3-8, 10-14, 9.30am-1.30pm
Fee: adult €3, OAP/student €2
15. 1 Martello Terrace, Strand Road, Bray, Co. Wicklow – section 482
contact: Liz McManus
Tel: 087-2357369
Open: May, June, Sept, Oct, Mon & Thurs, July & Aug, Mon, Thurs, & Sun, National Heritage Week, Aug 13-21, 1pm-5pm, Sunday, 9am-1pm
Fee: Free
16. Mount Usher Gardens, Ashford, Co. Wicklow – section 482, garden only
https://irishhistorichouses.com/2021/06/30/mount-usher-gardens-ashford-co-wicklow/
contact: Caitriona Mc Weeney
Tel: 01-2746900
www.mountushergardens.ie
www.avoca.com/en
Open: all year, Jan-Mar, Nov-Dec, 10am-6pm, Apr-Oct, 10am-6pm Fee: adult €9, student/OAP €8, child €5, no charge for wheelchair users
17. Powerscourt House & Gardens, Powerscourt Estate, Enniskerry, Co. Wicklow – section 482
https://irishhistorichouses.com/2020/04/26/powerscourt-house-gardens-enniskerry-county-wicklow/
contact: Sarah Slazenger
Tel: 01-2046000
www.powerscourt.ie
Open: all year, closed Christmas Day and St Stephens Day, 9.30am-5.30pm, ballroom and garden rooms Sun, 9.30am-1.30pm
Fee: Mar-Oct, adult €11.50, OAP €9, student €8.50, child €5, family ticket €26, Nov- Dec, adult €8.50, OAP €7.50, student €7, child €4, family €18
19. Russborough, The Albert Beit Foundation, Blessington, Co. Wicklow – section 482
https://irishhistorichouses.com/2020/11/08/russborough-house-blessington-county-wicklow/
contact: Eric Blachford
Tel: 045-865239
enc@russborough.ie
Open: Jan 1-Dec 24, 10am-5pm,
Fee: adult €12, OAP/student €8, child €6, parking €3 per car
20. Tinode, Blessington, Co Wicklow – June Blake’s Garden www.juneblake.ie
21. Trudder Grange, Newtownmountkennedy, Co Wicklow – gardens open https://www.dublingardengroup.com/trudder-grange/
22. Warbel Bank gardens, Newtownmountkennedy, Wicklow
https://www.gardensofireland.org/directory/59/warbel+bank/
Contact: Anne Condel
Tel: +353 (0) 1 281 9298
Email: warbelbank@yahoo.ie
Places to stay, County Wicklow:
1. Ballyknocken House, Ashford, County Wicklow
2. Ballymurrin House, Kilbride, Co Wicklow – 482 and Airbnb, see above
3. Brook Lodge and Macreddin Village, County Wicklow https://www.originalirishhotels.com/hotels/brooklodge-macreddin-village
4. Cronroe, Ashford, Co Wicklow – Bel Air Hotel
5. Croney Byrne, Rathdrum, Co Wicklow – courtyard accommodation
6. June Blake’s Garden, Turkey House and Cow House, Tinode, Blessington, Co Wicklow – June Blake’s Garden
7. Rathsallagh, co Wicklow – accommodation €€
8. Summerhill House Hotel, County Wicklow
https://summerhillhousehotel.com
9. Tinakilly House, Rathnew, Co Wicklow – – country house hotel
10. Tulfarris, Blessington, Co Wicklow - hotel
11. Wicklow Head Lighthouse, Dunbur Head, County Wicklow https://www.irishlandmark.com/property/wicklow-head-lighthouse/
Wicklow Head Lighthouse has safeguarded the scenic Wicklow coastline since 1781. It is a peace seeker’s haven with inspiring and refreshing views of the Irish Sea. The landscape and scenery surrounding the lighthouse provide a perfect backdrop for a unique and memorable break.
12. Gate Lodge, Woodenbridge, Avoca, County Wicklow €€
13. Woodstock, Newtownmountkennedy, Co Wicklow (Druid’s Glen hotel and golf club)
Irish Historic Houses 