The Revenue Section 482 list for 2026 has been published! Unfortunately 18 properties have dropped off the list, and there are no new additions. Of the ones removed, I didn’t get to see nine of the properties. We were, however, able to visit the other nine properties which have now been removed. Some of the properties remain open for tourist accommodation, or perhaps even for a visit.
The properties which I did not get to visit include 81 North King Street in Dublin, and Castle Ellen in Galway.
I am sad to see that Tarbert in County Kerry is no longer listed, and Ballybur in County Kilkenny.
https://irishhistorichouses.com/2024/12/19/ballybur-castle-ballybur-upper-cuffesgrange-co-kilkenny/
Prison House in County Mayo, listed for tourist accommodation in 2025, is no longer a Section 482.
In County Tipperary, Fancroft Mill has dropped off the listing and in County Westmeath, St. John’s Church in Drumcree, Collinstown.
All of the lovely Kildare properties remain on the list but three in Kilkenny have dropped off, so we say goodbye to lovely Ballysallagh with its winter garden. See https://irishhistorichouses.com/2022/06/17/ballysallagh-house-johnswell-co-kilkenny/
The Design Yard at Kilkenny Castle is no longer listed but you can still visit it for shopping in the courtyard.
Unfortunately I never visited Ballaghmore Castle in County Laois, which has dropped off the list. The website is still working, so it must still be available for a castle stay! See www.castleballaghmore.com
Woodbrook House in County Wexford is no longer a Section 482 property but you can still book for accommodation at
www.woodbrookhouse.ie
See my entry https://irishhistorichouses.com/2025/03/13/woodbrook-killanne-enniscorthy-co-wexford-y21-tp-92-section-482-accommodation/
A garden that is no longer listed is Kells Bay garden in County Kerry, but it remains open to the public, with some tourist accommodation, https://www.kellsbay.ie, see my entry https://irishhistorichouses.com/2023/09/13/kells-bay-house-garden-kells-caherciveen-county-kerry/.
Markree Castle in Collooney, Co Sligo is no longer a Section 482 property but it is still a hotel and wedding venue.
See my entry: https://irishhistorichouses.com/2021/11/06/markree-castle-collooney-co-sligo/
We also say goodbye to Drishane Castle in County Cork, which fortunately I visited already, see my entry https://irishhistorichouses.com/2024/01/11/drishane-castle-gardens-drishanemore-millstreet-town-co-cork/.
The Turret in County Limerick has dropped off the list and is no longer open to visitors – fortunately we had a chance to visit: See my entry: https://irishhistorichouses.com/2023/03/23/the-turret-ballingarry-co-limerick-v94-hv24/
A property I am sorry to see leave the listing is Dardistown Castle in County Meath. It’s a beautiful spot with a fascinating history – Stephen and I were lucky enough to visit. See my entry: https://irishhistorichouses.com/2019/07/19/dardistown-castle-county-meath/
And Woodville House in County Wexford has also been removed from the list but you might be able to visit, see www.woodvillegardens.ie
See my entry https://irishhistorichouses.com/2023/10/19/woodville-house-new-ross-co-wexford-y34-wp93/
I’m happy to report that all of the Wicklow properties listed last year remain on the Section 482. For full details and opening days and times, see https://irishhistorichouses.com
Irish Historic Houses 