Happy new year!
2025 Diary of Irish Historic Houses (section 482 properties)
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I hope your year has started well. Here is a list of the Section 482 houses I have yet to visit – provided they are on future Section 482 lists. I am separating out tourist accommodation. The list unfortunately is usually published in late February, so we have a while to wait to see what properties will be on it this year.
As you can see, although I have visited more than 100 Section 482 properties, I still have over fifty to go! So, lots of travel for myself and Stephen. Below my places yet to visit, I have chosen twelve sites, to visit one per month, if we can manage that.
Happy visiting!
- Newtown Castle, Newtown, Ballyvaughan, Co. Clare
www.newtowncastle.com
Open dates in 2025: Jan 6-Dec 19 Mon-Fri, National Heritage Week 16-24, 10am-5pm
Fee: Free
2. Ashton Grove, Ballingohig, Knockraha, County Cork
https://irishhistorichouses.com/2022/11/04/ashton-grove-ballingohig-knockraha-co-cork/
Open dates in 2025: Jan 7-10, 14-17, 21-24, Feb 10-14, 18, 25, Mar 4, May 1-5, 8-11, 13, 15-16, 20, 22-23, June 3-8, 10-15, 17-20, Aug 16-24, 8am-12 noon
Fee: adult €6, child €3, student/OAP free
3. Brideweir House,Aghern, Conna, County Cork P51 FD36
www.brideweir.ie
Open dates in 2025: May 3-4, 10-11, Aug 1-31, Sept 1-30, Nov 1-7, 9am-1pm
Fee: adult €10, child/student €5, OAP free
Check before visiting!
4. Garrettstown House, Garrettstown, Kinsale, County Cork
www.garrettstownhouse.com
Open dates in 2025: May 12-Sept 12, 12 noon-5pm
Fee: adult €10, OAP/student €7, child €5, groups (10 or more) €5 per person
5. Woodford Bourne Warehouse, Sheares Street, Cork City
www.woodfordbournewarehouse.com
Open: all year except Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, 12 noon-10pm
Fee: Free
6. Cavanacor House, Ballindrait, Lifford, Co. Donegal F93 F573
www.cavanacorgallery.ie
Open dates in 2025: Feb 1-20, Aug 16-25, Sept 1-30, 1pm-5pm
7. 81 North King Street, Smithfield, Dublin 7
Open dates in 2025: Apr 1-5, 7-12, 14-19, 21-26, 28-30, June 2-7, 9-14, 16-21, 23-28, 30, Aug 1-2, 5-9, 11-30, 12 noon-4pm
Fee: Free
8. 10 South Frederick Street, Dublin 2, D02 YT54
Open dates in 2025: all year, 2pm-6pm
Fee: Free
9. Corke Lodge Garden, Shankill, Co. Dublin A98 X264 – garden only
Postal address Woodbrook, Bray, Co. Wicklow
www.corkelodge.com
Open dates in 2025: June 2-27, Mon-Fri, July 1-26, Tue-Sat, Aug 4-24, 10am-2pm
Fee: adult €10, entrance fee is a voluntary donation in honesty box at door
10. Farm Complex, Toberburr Road, Killeek, St Margaret’s, Co. Dublin
Open dates in 2025: Jan 10-12, 24-26, Mon-Fri, 9.30pm-1.30pm, Sat-Sun, 1pm-5pm, May 2-5, 9-12, 16-19, 23-26, 30-31, Aug 16-24, Sept 5-8, 12-13, 19-21, 26-29, Oct 10-12, 17-19, 24-27, Mon- Fri 9.30am-1.30pm, Sat-Sun 2pm-6pm, Nov 8-9, 22-23, Mon-Fri, 9.30-1.30, Sat-Sun, 1pm-5pm
Fee: adult €6, student/OAP/child €5
11. Knocknagin House, Coney Hill, Ballbriggan, Co Dublin, K32 YEC0: October
Open dates in 2025: June 22-28, July 1-5, 8-12, 15-19, 22-26, 29-31, Aug 16-24, Sept 2-6, 9-13, 16-20, 29-30, Oct 1-4, 9.30am-1.30pm
Fee: adult €10, students, OAP/groups €5
12. Meander, Westminister Road, Foxrock, Dublin 18, D18 E2T9: January
Open dates in 2025: Jan 6-10, 13-17, 20-24, 27-31, May 1-3, 6-10, 26-31, June 3-7, 9-14, 16-21, 23, Aug 16-24, 9am-1pm
Fee: adult €5, OAP/child/student €2
13. Tibradden House, Mutton Lane, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16 D16 XV97: March
Open dates in 2025: Jan 7-17, 24, Feb 3, 10, 17, 24, Mar 3, 10, 21, 24, Apr 4, May 2-3, 9-10, 16-17, 23, 29-30, June 13-15, 19-22, 25-28, Aug 15-24, Sept 3-6, 12-13, 19-20, 26-27, Jan-Apr, May-June, Aug, 2pm-6pm, Feb and Sept, 10am-2pm
Fee: adult €8, student/OAP/group €5
14. Castle Ellen House, Athenry, Co. Galway
http://www.castleellen.ie/
Open dates in 2025: Apr 6-9, 13-16, 20-23, 27-30, May 4-7, 11-14, 18-21, 25-28, June 1-4, 8-11, 15-18, 22-25, 29-30, July 1-2, Aug 16-24, 12 noon-4pm
Fee: adult €5, child/OAP/student free
Fee: adult/OAP/student €5, child under 12 free
15. Signal Tower & Lighthouse, Eochaill, Inis Mór, Aran Islands, Co. Galway
www.aranislands.ie
Open in 2025: April 1-October 31, 9am-5pm
Fee: adult €2.50, child €1.50, OAP/student free, family €5, group rates depending on numbers
16. Woodville House Dovecote & Walls of Walled Garden – garden only
Craughwell, Co. Galway
www.woodvillewalledgarden.com
Open dates in 2025: Feb 1-3, 7-10, 14-17, 21-24, 28, Mar 1-3, 7-10, 14-17, Apr 18-21, May 16-19, June 1-2, 6-9, 13-16, 20-23, 27-30, Aug 1-4, 8-11, 15-25, Feb-May, 12 noon-4pm, June and August, 11am-5pm, last entry 4.30pm
Fee: adult €10, OAP €9, student, €6, child €4 must be accompanied by adult, family €25 (2 adults and 2 children)
17. Tarbert House, Tarbert, Co. Kerry: May
Open dates in 2025: Jan 1-4, 6-11, 13-18, 20-25, 27-31, May 1-3, 5-10, 12-17, 19-24, 26-31, July 1-5, 7-12, 14-19, 21-26, 28-30, Aug 1-2, 4-9, 11-31, 10am-12 noon, 2pm-4pm
Fee: adult/OAP/student €5, child free
18. Burtown House and Garden, Athy, Co. Kildare R14 AE67: June
www.burtownhouse.ie
Open dates in 2025: June 4-7, 11-14, 18-21, 25-28, July 2-5, 9-12, 16-19, 23-26, 30-31, August 1-2, 6-9, 13-24, 27-30, Sept 3-6, 10am-2pm
Fee: adult €10, OAP/student/child €5
19. Farmersvale House, Badgerhill, Kill, Co. Kildare W91 PP99
Open dates in 2025: Jan 6-21, Mar 3-6, July 18-31, Aug 1-26, 9.30am-1.30pm
Fee: adult €5, student/child/OAP €3, (Irish Georgian Society members free)
20. Griesemount House, Ballitore, Co Kildare R14 WF64: August
www.griesemounthouse.ie
Open dates in 2025: Feb 9-28, May 11-30, June 23-30, July 1-4, Aug 16-24, 2pm-6pm
Fee: adult €6, OAP/child/student €5
21. Moyglare Glebe, Moyglare, Maynooth, Co. Kildare W23K285
Open dates in 2025: Jan 13-17, 20-24, 27-31, Feb 4-7, 10, May 1-2, 6-18, 26-30, July 1-11, Aug 16-24, 8am-12 noon
Fee: adult €6, OAP/student/child €3
22. Steam Museum Lodge Park Heritage Centre, Lodge Park, Straffan, Co. Kildare: April
www.steam-museum.com
Open dates in 2025: Apr 19-21, 26-27, May 3-5, 10-11, 17-18, 24-25, 31, June 12, 14-15, 18, 21-22, 28-29, July 5-6, 12-13, 19-20, 26-27, Aug 2-4, 9-10, 16-24, 30-31, Sept 6-7, 13-14, 20-21, 27-28, Oct 5,12, 19, 26-27, 1pm-5pm
Fee: Garden and Museum, adult/OAP €15, €20 with steam, student/child free
23. Templemills House, Newtown Road, Celbridge, Co. Kildare W23 YK26
Open dates in 2025: Jan 6-18, Feb 10-19, May 1-31, Aug 16-24, 9am-1pm
Fee: adult €12, child/student/OAP €8
24. Aylwardstown, Glenmore, Co Kilkenny
Open dates in 2025: Aug 1-31, Sept 1-30, 10am-5pm
Fee: adult €5, OAP/student €3, child free
25. Ballybur Castle
Ballybur Upper, Cuffesgrange, Co. Kilkenny
www.ballyburcastle.com
Open dates in 2025: Aug 1-31, Sept 1-30, 2pm-6pm
Fee: Free
See my entry: https://irishhistorichouses.com/2024/12/19/ballybur-castle-ballybur-upper-cuffesgrange-co-kilkenny/
26. Tybroughney Castle, Piltown, Co Kilkenny
https://www.tybroughneycastle.com/
Open dates in 2025: May 21-31, June 1-30, Mon-Sat, July1-15, Aug 16-24, 11am-3pm
Fee: adult €5, student €3, child/OAP free
27. Ballaghmore Castle, Borris in Ossory, Co. Laois
www.castleballaghmore.com
Open dates in 2025: all year except Christmas Day, 11am-5pm
Fee: adult €15 with Guide, child over 7 years /OAP/student €8, family of 4 €30
28. Glebe House, Holycross, Bruff, Co. Limerick
Open dates in 2025: Jan 6-10, 13-17, 20-24, 27-31, May 9-13, Aug 16-24, Sept 1-26, Mon-Fri, 2.30pm-6.30pm, Sat-Sun, 9am-1pm, National Heritage Week, Aug 16-24, 9am-1pm
Fee: Free
29. Kilpeacon House, Crecora, Co. Limerick
Open dates in 2025: May 1-June 30, Mon-Sat, Aug 16-24, 10am-2pm
Fee: adult/child/OAP/student €8
30. Odellville House, Ballingarry, Co. Limerick
www.odellville.simplesite.com
Open dates in 2025: May 1-31, June 1-30, Aug 16-24, 10am-2pm
Fee: adult €8, student/OAP/child €4
31. The Old Rectory, Rathkeale, Co. Limerick: November
Open dates in 2025: May 3-Nov 30, Saturday and Sundays, National Heritage Week, Aug 16-24,
10am-2pm
Fee: adult €8, child/OAP/student €3
32. Moorhill House, Castlenugent, Lisryan, Co. Longford
Open dates in 2025: Aug 1-31, Sept 1-29, 9.30am-1.30pm
Fee: adult/OAP/student/child €8
33. Brookhill House, Brookhill, Claremorris, Co. Mayo: July
Open dates in 2025: Mar 13-26, Apr 17-25, June 12-26, July 8-24, Aug 15-26, 2pm-6pm
Fee: adult €8, OAP/student €4, National Heritage Week free
34. Old Coastguard Station, Rosmoney, Westport, Co. Mayo
www.jamescahill.com/coastguardstation.html
Open dates in 2025: July 1-5, 7-12, 14-19, 21-26, 28-31, Aug 1-2, 4-9,11-30, Sept 1-6, 11am-4pm
Fee: adult €1, child/OAP/student free
35. Mullan Village and Mill, Mullan, Emyvale, Co. Monaghan
www.mullanvillage.com
Open dates in 2025: Aug 1-31, Sept 1-30, 2pm-6.30pm
Fee: €6
36. High Street House, 6 High Street, Tullamore, Co. Offaly R35 T189
Open dates in 2025: Jan 6-31, Mon -Fri, May 2-19, Aug 16-24, Sept 1-24, 9.30am-1.30pm
Fee: adult/student €10, OAP €5, child under 12 years free
37. Shannonbridge Fortifications, Shannonbridge, Athlone, Co. Roscommon
www.shannonbridgefortifications.ie
Open in 2025: May 1-Sept 30, noon-4pm
Fee: Free
38. Rathcarrick House, Rathcarrick, Strandhill Road, Co. Sligo F91 PK58
Open dates in 2025: June, July, Aug, Tue-Sat, National Heritage Week, Aug 16-24, 2pm-6pm
Fee: adult €5, child/OAP/student free
39. Fancroft Mill, Fancroft, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary
Open dates in 2025: Feb 3-15, Mar 24-30, May 13-28, June 10-20, Aug 15-27, 10am-2pm
Fee: adult €8, OAP/student €6, child free under 5 years, one to one adult supervision essential, group rates available
40. Killenure Castle, Dundrum, Co Tipperary
www.killenure.com
Open in 2025: Feb 1-20, May 1-31, Aug 16-24, 10.30am-2.30pm
Fee: adult €10, child /OAP €8
41. Redwood Castle, Redwood, Lorrha, Nenagh, North Tipperary E45 HT38: September
Redwood is off the Birr/Portumna Rd
Open dates in 2025: May 10-11, 17-18, 24-25, June 9-12, 14-19, 21-26, 28-29, July 7-10, 12-17, 19-24, 26-27, Aug 11-31, Sept 1-4, 2.30pm-6.30pm,
Fee: adult €15, OAP/student €10, child €5, 4 adults €50, 2 adults and 2 children €35
42. Silversprings House, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary E91 NT32
Open dates in 2025: May 1-31, June 1-30, Aug 16-24, 12 noon-4pm
Fee: adult €5, OAP €4, student €3, child free
43. The Presentation Convent, Waterford Healthpark, Slievekeel Road, Waterford
Open dates in 2025: Jan 2- Dec 23, 29-30, Mon-Fri, National Heritage Week Aug 16-24, closed Bank Holidays, 8.30am-5.30pm
Fee: Free
44. Lough Park House, Castlepollard, Co. Westmeath
Open dates in 2025: Mar 15-21, 28-31, Apr 18-21, May 1-7, June 1-9, July 12-25, Aug 1-7, 16-24,
2pm-6pm
Fee: adult €6
45. Rockfield Ecological Estate, Rathaspic, Rathowen, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath
Open dates in 2025: May 20-30, June 15-30, July 20-30, Aug 15-30, Sept 1-20, 2pm-6pm
Fee: Free
46. St. John’s Church, Loughstown, Drumcree, Collinstown, Co. Westmeath
Open in 2025: July 1-31, Aug 1-30, 2pm-6pm
Fee: adult €10, OAP/student/child €5
47. Clougheast Cottage, Carne, Co. Wexford
Open dates in 2025: Jan 12-31, May 1-31, August 16-24, 9am-1pm
Fee: adult €5, child/OAP/student €2.50
48. Kilcarbry Mill Engine House, Sweetfarm, Enniscorthy, Co Wexford: December
Open dates in 2025: Jan 1-4, 29-31, Feb 3-5, Mar 5-7, 10-11, Apr 3-4, 11-13, May 10-12, 19-23, July 5-7, Aug 2-31, Dec 19-23, 27-30, 12 noon-4pm
Fee: adult €10, student/OAP €5, child free
49. Greenan More, Ballintombay, Rathdrum, Co Wicklow
www.greenanmore.ie
Open dates in 2025: May 31, June 1, 4-8, 11-15, 18-22, 25-29, July 2-6, 9-13, 16-20, 23-27, 30-31, Aug 1-3, 6-10, 13-24, 10am-3pm
Fee: adult €6, OAP €5, child €3, student free
50. Kiltimon House, Newcastle, Co. Wicklow: February
Open dates in 2025: Jan 6- 8, 10, 13-15, 17, 20-22, 24, 27-29, 31, Feb 4, 7, 11, 14, May 6, 9, 13, 16-17, 20, 23-24, 27, June 3, 6, 10, 13, 17, 20, 24, Aug 16-24, Sept 2, 5-6, 8-9, 12-13, 15, 19-20, 22-23, 26-27, 30, 9am-1pm, Jan 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29, Sept 8, 15, 22,
2pm-6pm
Fee: adult €10, OAP/student/child €5
51. Kingston House, Rathdrum, Co. Wicklow A67 DV25
Open dates in 2025: Aug 1-31, Sept 1-30, 10am-2pm
Fee: adult €3, OAP/student/child €2, concession-locals are free of charge
52. Knockanree Garden
Avoca, Co. Wicklow Y14 DY89
https://knockanree-gardens.business.site/?m=true
Open dates in 2025: Apr 6-10, 13-17, 20-24, June 1-5, 8-12, 15-19, July 6-10, 13-17, 20-24, Aug 10-24, 9.30am-1.30pm
Fee: Free
TOP 12: One per month:
January:
Meander, Westminister Road, Foxrock, Dublin 18, D18 E2T9
Open dates in 2025: Jan 6-10, 13-17, 20-24, 27-31, May 1-3, 6-10, 26-31, June 3-7, 9-14, 16-21, 23, Aug 16-24, 9am-1pm
Fee: adult €5, OAP/child/student €2
February:
Kiltimon House, Newcastle, Co. Wicklow
Open dates in 2025: Jan 6- 8, 10, 13-15, 17, 20-22, 24, 27-29, 31, Feb 4, 7, 11, 14, May 6, 9, 13, 16-17, 20, 23-24, 27, June 3, 6, 10, 13, 17, 20, 24, Aug 16-24, Sept 2, 5-6, 8-9, 12-13, 15, 19-20, 22-23, 26-27, 30, 9am-1pm, Jan 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29, Sept 8, 15, 22,
2pm-6pm
Fee: adult €10, OAP/student/child €5
March:
Tibradden House, Mutton Lane, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16 D16 XV97
Open dates in 2025: Jan 7-17, 24, Feb 3, 10, 17, 24, Mar 3, 10, 21, 24, Apr 4, May 2-3, 9-10, 16-17, 23, 29-30, June 13-15, 19-22, 25-28, Aug 15-24, Sept 3-6, 12-13, 19-20, 26-27, Jan-Apr, May-June, Aug, 2pm-6pm, Feb and Sept, 10am-2pm
Fee: adult €8, student/OAP/group €5
April:
Steam Museum Lodge Park Heritage Centre, Lodge Park, Straffan, Co. Kildare: April
www.steam-museum.com
Open dates in 2025: Apr 19-21, 26-27, May 3-5, 10-11, 17-18, 24-25, 31, June 12, 14-15, 18, 21-22, 28-29, July 5-6, 12-13, 19-20, 26-27, Aug 2-4, 9-10, 16-24, 30-31, Sept 6-7, 13-14, 20-21, 27-28, Oct 5,12, 19, 26-27, 1pm-5pm
Fee: Garden and Museum, adult/OAP €15, €20 with steam, student/child free
May:
Tarbert House, Tarbert, Co. Kerry
Open dates in 2025: Jan 1-4, 6-11, 13-18, 20-25, 27-31, May 1-3, 5-10, 12-17, 19-24, 26-31, July 1-5, 7-12, 14-19, 21-26, 28-30, Aug 1-2, 4-9, 11-31, 10am-12 noon, 2pm-4pm
Fee: adult/OAP/student €5, child free
June:
Burtown House and Garden, Athy, Co. Kildare R14 AE67
www.burtownhouse.ie
Open dates in 2025: June 4-7, 11-14, 18-21, 25-28, July 2-5, 9-12, 16-19, 23-26, 30-31, August 1-2, 6-9, 13-24, 27-30, Sept 3-6, 10am-2pm
Fee: adult €10, OAP/student/child €5
July:
Brookhill House, Brookhill, Claremorris, Co. Mayo
Open dates in 2025: Mar 13-26, Apr 17-25, June 12-26, July 8-24, Aug 15-26, 2pm-6pm
Fee: adult €8, OAP/student €4, National Heritage Week free
August:
Griesemount House, Ballitore, Co Kildare R14 WF64
www.griesemounthouse.ie
Open dates in 2025: Feb 9-28, May 11-30, June 23-30, July 1-4, Aug 16-24, 2pm-6pm
September:
Redwood Castle, Redwood, Lorrha, Nenagh, North Tipperary E45 HT38
Redwood is off the Birr/Portumna Rd
Open dates in 2025: May 10-11, 17-18, 24-25, June 9-12, 14-19, 21-26, 28-29, July 7-10, 12-17, 19-24, 26-27, Aug 11-31, Sept 1-4, 2.30pm-6.30pm,
Fee: adult €15, OAP/student €10, child €5, 4 adults €50, 2 adults and 2 children €35
October:
Knocknagin House, Coney Hill, Ballbriggan, Co Dublin, K32 YEC0
Open dates in 2025: June 22-28, July 1-5, 8-12, 15-19, 22-26, 29-31, Aug 16-24, Sept 2-6, 9-13, 16-20, 29-30, Oct 1-4, 9.30am-1.30pm
Fee: adult €10, students, OAP/groups €5
November:
The Old Rectory, Rathkeale, Co. Limerick
Open dates in 2025: May 3-Nov 30, Saturday and Sundays, National Heritage Week, Aug 16-24,
10am-2pm
Fee: adult €8, child/OAP/student €3
December:
Kilcarbry Mill Engine House, Sweetfarm, Enniscorthy, Co Wexford
Open dates in 2025: Jan 1-4, 29-31, Feb 3-5, Mar 5-7, 10-11, Apr 3-4, 11-13, May 10-12, 19-23, July 5-7, Aug 2-31, Dec 19-23, 27-30, 12 noon-4pm
Fee: adult €10, student/OAP €5, child free
Places listed as Tourist Accommodation (or not listed expressly as such but that’s what they are)
Loughnane’s, Main Street, Feakle, Co. Clare
www.clareecolodge.ie
Open dates in 2025: June 1-August 31, Wed-Sun, Aug 16-24, 2pm-6pm Fee: Free
Ballyvolane House, Castlelyons, County Cork P61 FP70
Tourist Accommodation Facility
Fee: adult €8, OAP/student/child €6
Open dates in 2025: April 1-Sept 30, Jan, Feb Mar, Nov, Dec 3-20 Wed-Sat, Oct Tue-Sat
Fee: adult €7, family €18-2 adults and 3 children
Although listed under Accommodation Facility they have a fee on this listing so if you contact them in advance perhaps they will give you a tour.
Keel House, Keel, Castlemaine, Co. Kerry V93 A6 Y3
(Tourist Accommodation Facility)
Open for accommodation in 2025: April 1- Sept 30
https://www.airbnb.ie/rooms/763099850152850482?source_impression_id=p3_1741194866_P3bysbQjjoOVpVMf
Owenmore, Garranard, Ballina, Co. Mayo
Tourist Accommodation Facility
Open in 2025: all year except Jan, Feb, June 15- July 10, Dec
Prison House
Prison North, Balla, Co. Mayo
(Tourist Accommodation Facility)
Open in 2025: April, May, June, July, Aug, Sept
https://www.discoverireland.ie/accommodation/prison-house-self-catering
Edmondstown House, Edmondstown, Ballaghaderreen, Co. Roscommon F45 NX04
(Tourist Accommodation Facility)
Open in 2025: April 1-Sept 30
Irish Historic Houses 