As I mentioned last week, the new list is published. Here it is:

According to Revenue website:

“Section 482 of the Taxes Consolidation Act, 1997, as amended, provides tax relief to the owner/occupier of an approved building (including surrounding garden), or an approved garden existing independently, in respect of expenditure incurred on its repair, maintenance or restoration.”

Note that properties which list with the Revenue as Accommodation have different requirements and do not have to open to the public.

County Carlow

Borris House, Borris, County Carlow

See my entry: https://irishhistorichouses.com/2020/10/04/borris-house-county-carlow/

www.borrishouse.com
Open dates in 2024: Apr 2-4, 9-11, 16-18, 23-25, 30, May 1-5, 8-9, 15-19, 22-26, June 11-16, 18-20, 25-27, July 2-4, 9-11, 16-18, 23-25, 30-31, Aug 1, 6-8, 17-25, 27-29, 12 noon- 4pm

Fee: adult/OAP €12, child €8, contact info@borrishouse.com for group rates

Huntington Castle, Clonegal, Co Carlow Y21 K237

See my entry: https://irishhistorichouses.com/2019/06/28/huntington-castle-county-carlow/
Open dates in 2024, but check website as sometimes closed for special events:

Castle Tours:

Open – February, March & April Saturdays & Sundays 1pm, 2pm & 3pm

Open – May, June, July, August & September Daily 1pm, 2pm, 3pm & 4pm

Open – October, November & December
Saturdays & Sundays 1pm, 2pm & 3pm
Fee: house/garden, adult €12.95, garden €6.50, OAP/student, house/garden €12, garden €6, child, house/garden €6.50, garden €3.50, group and family discounts available

The Old Rectory, Killedmond, Borris, Co Carlow R95 N1K7

See my entry: https://irishhistorichouses.com/2020/07/16/the-old-rectory-killedmond-borris-co-carlow/

https://www.blackstairsecotrails.ie/
Open dates in 2024: July 1-31, Aug 1-31, 9am-1pm
Fee: adult €10, OAP/student €6, child free.

County Cavan

Cabra Castle, Kingscourt, County Cavan, A82 EC64 (hotel)

see my entry: https://irishhistorichouses.com/2021/03/28/cabra-castle-kingscourt-county-cavan/

www.cabracastle.com
Open: all year, except Dec 24, 25, 26, 11am-4pm
Fee: Free

Corravahan House & Gardens, Drung, Ballyhaise, Co. Cavan H12 D860

see my entry: https://irishhistorichouses.com/2020/08/28/corravahan-house-and-gardens-drung-county-cavan/

www.corravahan.com
Open dates in 2024: Jan 4-5, 11-12, 18-19, 25-26, Feb 1-2, 8-9, 15-16, 22-23, 29, Mar 1, 7-8, May 2-4, 9-11, 16-18, 23-25, 30-31, June 1, 6-8, 13-15, 20-22, 27-29, July 4-6, Aug 16-25, 9am-1pm, Sundays, 2pm-6pm

Fee: adult €10, OAP/student/child €5

Tours on the hour, or by appointment. Last admission 1 hour before closing time. CCTV in operation

County Clare

Barntick House, Clarecastle Co. Clare V95 FH00

See my entry: https://irishhistorichouses.com/2022/11/06/barntick-house-clarecastle-county-clare/

Contact: Ciarán Murphy Tel: 086-1701060

Open dates in 2024: May 4-31, July 1-31 Mon-Sat, 4.30pm-8.30pm, Aug 17-25, 2pm-6pm

Fee: Free

Loughnane’s, Main Street, Feakle, Co. Clare
www.clareecolodge.ie
Open dates in 2024: June 1-August 31, Wed-Sun, Aug 17-25, 2pm-6pm Fee: Free

Newtown Castle, Newtown, Ballyvaughan, Co. Clare
www.newtowncastle.com 
Open dates in 2024: Jan 8-12, 15-19, 22-26, 29-31, Feb 1-2, 5-9, 12-16, 19-23, 26-29, March 1, 4-8, 11-15, 18-22, 25-29, Apr 1-6, 8-12, 15-19, 22-26, 29-30, May 1-3, 6-10, 13-17, 20-24, 27-31,  June 3-7, 10-14, 17-21, 24-28, July 1-5, 8-12, 15-19, 22-26, 29-31, Aug 1-31,  Sept 1-6, 9-13, 16-20, 23-27, 30, Oct 1-4, 7-11, 14-18, 21-25, 28-31, Nov 1, 4-8, 11-15, 18-22, 25-29, Dec 2-6, 9-13,10am-5pm
Fee: Free

County Cork

Ashton Grove, Ballingohig, Knockraha, County Cork

https://irishhistorichouses.com/2022/11/04/ashton-grove-ballingohig-knockraha-co-cork/
Open dates in 2024: Jan 2, 9, 13-14, 16, 23, 30, Feb 5, 13, 17-18, 20, 27, Mar 5, 12, 19, 23-24, 26, Apr 9, 16, 23, May 7-8, 14-15, 25-26, 28-29, June 4-5, 8-12, 17-19, 24-26, July 2-3, 6-7, 9-10, Aug 17-25, Sept 3-4, 10-11, 17-18, 24-25, 8am-12 noon, Wednesdays 2pm-6pm

Fee: adult €5, child/OAP/student free

Ballyvolane House, Castlelyons, County Cork P61 FP70
Tourist Accommodation Facility

www.ballyvolanehouse.ie

Open for accommodation: all year
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: adult €6, family €16

Bantry House & Garden, Bantry, County Cork 975 T293

See my entry: https://irishhistorichouses.com/2022/12/01/bantry-house-garden-bantry-co-cork/

www.bantryhouse.com
Open dates in 2024: Apr 1-Oct 31, 10am-5pm but check the website in advance.
Fee: adult €14, OAP/student €11.50, child €5, groups over 8-20, €9 and groups of 21 or more €8

Blarney Castle & Rock Close, Blarney, County Cork

See my entry: https://irishhistorichouses.com/2022/09/23/blarney-castle-rock-close-blarney-co-cork/

www.blarneycastle.ie
Open: all year except Christmas Eve & Christmas Day, Jan-Feb, Oct-Dec, 9am-4pm, Mar-Sept, 9am-5pm

Fee: adult €20, OAP/student €16, child €9

Blarney House & Gardens, Blarney, County Cork

See my entry: https://irishhistorichouses.com/2022/09/30/blarney-house-gardens-blarney-co-cork/

www.blarneycastle.ie
Open dates in 2024: June 1-Aug 31, Mon-Sat, National Heritage Week, Aug 17-25, 10am-2pm

Fee: adult €10, OAP/student €8, child €5

Brideweir House, Aghern, Conna, County Cork P51 FD36
www.brideweir.ie
Open dates in 2024: Jan 1-Dec 24, 9am-1pm
Fee: adult €10, child/student €5, OAP free

Check before visiting!

Burton Park, Churchtown, Mallow, County Cork P51 VN8H
www.slieile.ie 

Open dates in 2024: Apr 1-Oct 12, Sat-Sun, National Heritage Week, Aug 17-25, 2pm-6pm

Free
See my entry https://irishhistorichouses.com/2024/02/08/burton-park-churchtown-mallow-county-cork-p51-vn8h/

Drishane Castle & Gardens, Drishanemore, Millstreet Town, County Cork
www.millstreet.ie
Open dates in 2024: Jan 2- May 31, Mon-Fri, June 1- Sept 30, Mon-Sat, Oct 1- Dec 31, Mon- Fri, National Heritage Week, Aug 17-25, 9am-5pm

Fee: adult €5, OAP/student free, child free when accompanied by adult

See my entry https://irishhistorichouses.com/2024/01/11/drishane-castle-gardens-drishanemore-millstreet-town-co-cork/

Drishane House, Castletownshend, County Cork

See my entry: https://irishhistorichouses.com/2021/03/07/drishane-house-castletownshend-co-cork/

www.drishane.com
Open dates in 2024: May 1-21, 29-31, June 1-7, Aug 17-25, Oct 2-21, 11am-3pm

Fee: adult €12, OAP €10, student/child €8, child under 6 free

Dún Na Séad Castle, Baltimore, County Cork 981 X968
www.baltimorecastle.ie
Open dates in 2024: April 1st – Sept 30, 11am -5pm
Fee: adult/OAP/student €5, children under 12 free

See my entry https://irishhistorichouses.com/2023/12/28/dun-na-sead-castle-baltimore-co-cork-981-x968/

Garrettstown House, Garrettstown, Kinsale, County Cork
www.garrettstownhouse.com
Open dates in 2024: May 14-Sept 6, 12 noon-5pm
Fee: adult €10, OAP/student/child €5, groups of 10+ adults €5 per person

Kilcascan Castle, Ballineen, County Cork 947 R286
Open dates in 2024: Aug 1-31, Sept 1-30, 9.30am-1.30pm
Fee: Free

See my entry https://irishhistorichouses.com/2023/12/14/kilcascan-castle-ballineen-co-cork-947-r286/

Kilshannig House, Rathcormac, County Cork P61 AW77

See my entry: https://irishhistorichouses.com/2020/12/10/kilshannig-house-rathcormac-county-cork/

Open dates in 2024: May 1, 3-4, 9-12, June 1, 3-8, 10-15, 17-22, 24-29, July 1-6, 8-13, 15-20, 22-27, 29-31, Aug 1-3, 5-10, 12-31, Sept 1-10, 21, 23, 25, 8.30am-3pm,

Fee: adult €12, child/OAP/student €10

Riverstown House, Riverstown, Glanmire, County Cork T45 HY45

See my entry: https://irishhistorichouses.com/2023/02/25/riverstown-house-riverstown-glanmire-county-cork-t45-hy45/

Open dates in 2024: May 2-Sept 7, Thurs, Fri, Sat, National Heritage Week, Aug 17-25, 2pm-6pm

Fee: adult €8, OAP €5, student €3

Woodford Bourne Warehouse, Sheares Street, Cork City
www.woodfordbournewarehouse.com
Open: all year except Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, 1pm-11pm
Fee: Free

County Donegal

Cavanacor House, Ballindrait, Lifford, Co. Donegal F93 F573
www.cavanacorgallery.ie
Open dates in 2024: Feb 1-20, May 1-31, Aug 17-25, 1pm-5pm

Fee: adult €8, OAP/student/child €6 

Oakfield Park Garden, Oakfield Demesne, Raphoe, Co. Donegal – garden only

See my entry: https://irishhistorichouses.com/2022/11/03/oakfield-park-oakfield-demesne-raphoe-co-donegal-garden-only/

www.oakfieldpark.com

Open dates in 2024: Mar 20-24, 27-31, Apr 1, 3-7, 10-14, 17-21, 24-28, May 1-5, 8-12, 15-19, 22-26, 29-31, June 1-30, July 1-31, Aug 1-31, Sept 1, 4-8, 11-15, 18-22, 25-29, Oct 5-13, Nov 27-30, Dec 1, 4-8, 11-15, 18-22, Mar, Apr, May, Sept, Oct, 12 noon-6pm, June, July, Aug, 11am-6pm, Nov, Dec, 4pm-10pm, Sundays, 4.30pm-10pm

Fee: adult €9, child €6, under 3 years free

Portnason House, Portnason, Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal

Open dates in 2024: May 20-25, June 24-29, July 22-27, Aug 17-31, Sept 24-30, Oct 21-25, Nov 18-22, 25-29, Dec 16-20, 9am-1pm

Fee: adult €10, OAP/student/child €6

Salthill Garden, Salthill House, Mountcharles, Co. Donegal F94 H524 – garden only

See my entry: https://irishhistorichouses.com/2021/10/06/salthill-garden-salthill-house-mountcharles-county-donegal/

www.donegalgardens.com

Open dates in 2024: May 3-4, 10-11, 17-18, 24-25, 31, June 1, 7-8, 14-15, 21-22, 28-29, July 2-6, 9-13, 16-20, 23-27, Aug 1, 3, 6-10, 12-25, 27- 31, Sept 5-6, 12-13, 19-20, 26-27, 2pm-6pm

Fee: adult/OAP/student €6, child under 3 free, otherwise €2 

Dublin City

Bewley’s, 78-79 Grafton Street/234 Johnson’s Court, Dublin 2
www.bewleys.com
Open: all year except Christmas Day, 9am-5pm

Fee: Free

Doheny & Nesbitt, 4/5 Lower Baggot Street, Dublin 2

www.dohenyandnesbitts.ie

Open: all year except Christmas Day, Mon-Thurs, 9am-11.30pm, Fri-Sat, 9am-12.30am, Sun, 10am-12 midnight
Fee: Free

Hibernian/National Irish Bank, 23-27 College Green, Dublin 2

See my entry: https://irishhistorichouses.com/2023/01/28/hibernian-national-irish-bank-23-27-college-green-dublin-2/
www.clarendonproperties.ie

Open: all year, except Jan 1, and Dec 24-25, Mon-Sat, 9.30am-8pm, Sun, 11am-7pm

Fee: Free

11 North Great George’s Street, Dublin 1

see my entry: https://irishhistorichouses.com/2019/12/31/11-north-great-georges-street-dublin-1/

www.number11dublin.ie
Open dates in 2024: April 8-12, 22-26, May 7-11, June 3-8, July 8-13, Aug 5-10, 17-26, Sept 2-8, Oct 7-11, 21-25,

12 noon-4pm

Fee: adult €7, students/OAP €3, child free

39 North Great George’s Street, Dublin 1
http://www.39northgreatgeorgesstreet.com

Open dates in 2024: May 13-26, June 14-23, July 8-21, Aug 10-31, 1pm-5pm

Fee: adult €7, students/OAP €5, child free with adult, group €5 per person

See my entry https://irishhistorichouses.com/2023/07/06/39-north-great-georges-street-dublin/

81 North King Street, Smithfield, Dublin 7
Open dates in 2024: Apr 1-6, 8-13, 15-20, 22-27, June 1, 3-8, 10-15, 17-22, 24-29, Aug 1-3, 5-10, 12-31, 12 noon-4pm
Fee: Free

The Odeon (formerly the Old Harcourt Street Railway Station), 57 Harcourt Street, Dublin 2
www.odeon.ie
Open in 2024: all year Tue-Sat, National Heritage Week, Aug 17-25, 12 noon to 12 midnight

Fee: Free

Powerscourt Townhouse Centre, 59 South William Street, Dublin 2

see my entry: https://irishhistorichouses.com/2020/04/02/powerscourt-townhouse-59-south-william-street-dublin-2/

https://www.powerscourtcentre.ie/
Open in 2024: all year, except New Year’s Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Mon-Sat, 9am-6pm, Sunday, 12 noon-6pm
Fee: Free

10 South Frederick Street, Dublin 2 DO2 YT54
Open dates in 2024: Jan 1-5, 8-12, 15-19, 22-26, May 1-31, Aug 17-25, 2pm-6pm

Fee: Free

The Church, Junction of Mary’s Street/Jervis Street, Dublin 1

see my entry: https://irishhistorichouses.com/2022/11/09/the-church-junction-of-marys-street-jervis-street-dublin/

www.thechurch.ie
Open: Jan 1-Dec 23, 27-31, 11am-10pm

Fee: Free

County Dublin

Clonskeagh Castle, 80 Whitebeam Road, Clonskeagh, Dublin 14

www.clonskeaghcastle.com

Open dates in 2024: Feb 6-10, Mar 5-9, Apr 10-14, May 1-10, June 1-10, July 1-10, Aug 17-25, Nov 4-7, Dec 4-7, 10am-4pm

Fee: Adult €6, child OAP/student €3

Colganstown House, Hazelhatch Road, Newcastle, Co. Dublin D22 PK16

see my entry: https://irishhistorichouses.com/2020/05/21/colganstown-house-hazelhatch-road-newcastle-county-dublin/

Open dates in 2024: Apr 15-21, May 1-16, 21-28, June 10-16, Aug 17-25, Nov 11-23, 9am-1pm

Fee: adult/OAP €10, student/child free

Corke Lodge Garden, Shankill, Co. Dublin A98 X264 – garden only
Postal address Woodbrook, Bray, Co. Wicklow
www.corkelodge.com
Open dates in 2024: June 3-28, Mon-Fri, July 2-27, Tue-Sat, Aug 5-25, 10am-2pm

Fee: €8, paid voluntarily in honesty box to benefit Our Lady’s Hospice

Fahanmura, 2 Knocksina, Foxrock, Dublin 18, D18 W3F2

See my entry https://irishhistorichouses.com/2023/08/10/fahanmura-2-knocksinna-foxrock-dublin-18-d18-w3f2/
www.fahanmura.ie
Open dates in 2024: Apr 8-12, 15-19, 22-26, May 7-11, 14-18, June 2-8, 11-15, July 2-6, 9-13, Aug 17-25, Sept 9-14, 9am-1pm

Fee: adult €5, student €2, OAP/child free

Farm Complex, Toberburr Road, Killeek, St Margaret’s, Co. Dublin
Open dates in 2024: Jan 4-7, 12-14, 19-21, 26-28, Mon-Fri, 9.30pm-1.30pm, Sat-Sun, 1pm-5pm, May17-20, June 1-4, 7-10, 14-17, 21-23, Mon- Fri, 9.30am-1.30pm, Sat-Sun, 2pm-6pm, Aug 16-25, 2pm-6pm, Sept 13-14, 16, 20-23, 27-30, Oct 18-20, 26-29, Mon- Fri, 9.30-1.30pm, Sat-Sun, 2pm-6pm,

Fee: adult €6, student/OAP/child €5

Lambay Castle, Lambay Island, Malahide, Co. Dublin R36 XH75
www.lambayisland.ie
Tourist Accommodation Facility – not open to the public

Open for accommodation: April 1- September 30 2024

They do give tours if booked in advance – see the website.

The Old Glebe, Upper Main Street, Newcastle, Co. Dublin

See my entry: https://irishhistorichouses.com/2019/12/31/the-old-glebe-newcastle-lyons-county-dublin/
Open dates in 2024: Apr 29-30, May 1-31, June 1, 3-8, 9-15, 17-22, 24-29, Aug 17-25, 10am-2pm

Fee: Free

Martello Tower, Portrane, Co. Dublin

See my entry: https://irishhistorichouses.com/2022/07/29/martello-tower-portrane-co-dublin/
Open dates in 2024: March 2- Sept 22, Sat & Sun, National Heritage Week, Aug 17-25, 9am-1pm

Fee: adult €6, student/OAP €2, child free

Meander, Westminister Road, Foxrock, Dublin 18, D18 E2T9
Open dates in 2024: Jan 8-9, 10-12, 15-19, 22-26, 29-31, Feb 1-2, May 7-11, 15-18, 21-25, June 4-8, 10-15, 17-22, Aug 17-25, 9am-1pm

Fee: adult €5, OAP/child/student €2

Primrose Hill, Very Top of Primrose Lane, Lucan, Co. Dublin
Open dates in 2024: Feb 1-28, June 1-30, July 1-7, Aug 17-25, 2pm-6pm

Fee: adult/OAP €6, child free

St. George’s, St. George’s Avenue, Killiney, Co. Dublin

See my entry: https://irishhistorichouses.com/2022/11/24/st-georges-st-georges-avenue-killiney-co-dublin/
Open dates in 2024: July 1-31, Aug 1-31, 9am-1pm
Fee: adult €5, OAP/student/child €3.50

Tibradden House, Mutton Lane, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16 D16 XV97
Open dates in 2024: Jan 15-19, Feb 19-23, Mar 4-8, Apr 8-12, May 4-5, 6-10, 13-17, 20-24, June 4-7, 11-14, Aug 17-25, Sept 21-22, 26-29, Jan-Apr and June, 9am-1pm, May and Sept, Sat-Sun 10am-2pm, Mon-Fri, 9am-1pm, Aug, 2pm-6pm  

Fee: adult/OAP €8, student €5, child free, Members of An Taisce and The Irish Georgian Society (with membership card) €5

County Galway

Castle Ellen House, Athenry, Co. Galway
http://www.castleellen.ie/
Open dates in 2024: May 22-23, 26-30, June 2-6, 9-13, 16-20, 23-27, 30, July 1-4, 7-11, 14-18, 21-25, 28-31, Aug 17-25, 12 noon-4pm

Fee: Free

Claregalway Castle, Claregalway, Co. Galway H91 E9T3

Tourist Accommodation Facility – not open to the public
www.claregalwaycastle.com
Open for accommodation: January 2-December 24

See my entry https://irishhistorichouses.com/2023/04/20/claregalway-castle-claregalway-co-galway/

Lisdonagh House, Caherlistrane, Co. Galway H91 PFW6
Tourist Accommodation Facility – not open to the public
www.lisdonagh.com
Open for accommodation: May 1-Nov 1

The Grammer School, College Road, Galway
www.yeatscollege.ie
Open dates in 2024: May 4-5, 11-12, 18-19, 25-26, June 8-9, July 1-31, Aug 1-12, 17-25, 9am-5pm

Fee: adult/OAP/student €5, child under 12 free

Signal Tower & Lighthouse, Eochaill, Inis Mór, Aran Islands, Co. Galway
www.aranislands.ie
Open in 2024: June-Sept, 9am-5pm.

Fee: adult €2.50, child €.50, OAP/student free, family €5, group rates depending on numbers

Woodville House Dovecote & Walls of Walled Garden – garden only
Craughwell, Co. Galway

www.woodvillewalledgarden.com
Open dates in 2024: Feb 2-5, 9-12, 16-19, 23-26, Mar 1-4, June 1-30, Aug 17-26, Feb-Mar, 12 noon-4pm, June and August, 11am-5pm-last entry 4.30pm    

Fee: adult €10, OAP €8, student, €6, child €3 must be accompanied by adult, family €25, 2 adults and 2 children

County Kerry

Ballyseede Castle, Tralee, Co. Kerry (hotel)
www.ballyseedecastle.com
Open: Jan 1-Dec 22, 8am-12 midnight
Fee: Free

See my entry https://irishhistorichouses.com/2023/09/02/ballyseede-castle-ballyseede-tralee-co-kerry/

Derreen Gardens, Lauragh, Tuosist, Kenmare, Co. Kerry – garden only
https://www.derreengarden.com/
Open: all year, 10am-6pm
Fee: adult/OAP/student €9, child €4, family ticket (2 adults and all children + 2 maps) €25

See my entry https://irishhistorichouses.com/2023/09/07/derreen-gardens-lauragh-tuosist-kenmare-co-kerry/

Kells Bay House & Garden, Kells, Caherciveen, Co Kerry V23 EP48 – garden only

www.kellsbay.ie 

Open in 2024: Jan 1-7, Feb 3-Dec 21, 28-31, Jan-Mar, Nov-Dec 9.30am-5pm, Apr-Oct 9.30am-6pm

Fee: adult €8.75, purchase in the gardens €9.50, child €6.75, purchase in the garden €7.50, family €28, purchase in the gardens €30, OAP/student free, any other concessions see: http://www.kellsgardens.ie/garden-tickets/

See my entry https://irishhistorichouses.com/2023/09/13/kells-bay-house-garden-kells-caherciveen-county-kerry/

Tarbert House, Tarbert, Co. Kerry
Open dates in 2024: May 1- July 31, Mon-Sat, Aug 1-31,10am-12 noon, 2pm-4pm

Fee: adult/OAP €5, student/child free

County Kildare

Blackhall Castle, Calverstown, Kilcullen, Co. Kildare R56 CR68

See my entry: https://irishhistorichouses.com/2020/05/14/blackhall-castle-calverstown-kilcullen-county-kildare/
Open dates in 2024: May 1-31, Aug 17-25, Sept 1-15, Dec 1-20, 2pm-6pm

Fee: Free

Burtown House and Garden, Athy, Co. Kildare R14 AE67
www.burtownhouse.ie
Open dates in 2024: May 1-4, 8-11, 15-18, 22-25, 29-31, June 5-8, 12-15, 19-22, 26-29, August 17-25, Sept 4-7, 11-14, 18-21, 25-28, 9am-1pm

Fee: adult €8, OAP/student/child €5

Coolcarrigan House & Gardens, Coolcarrigan, Coill Dubh, Naas, Co. Kildare

See my entry: https://irishhistorichouses.com/2020/05/31/coolcarrigan-house-and-gardens-coill-dubh-naas-county-kildare/

www.coolcarrigan.ie
Open dates in 2024: Feb 12-16, 19-23, Aug 1-2, 6-31, Sept 1-8, 23-27, 30, Oct 1-4, 7-9, 9am-1pm
Fee: adult €8, OAP/student €5, child free

Farmersvale House, Badgerhill, Kill, Co. Kildare W91 PP99
Open dates in 2024: Jan 12-31, July 17-31, Aug 1-25, 9.30am-1.30pm
Fee: adult €5, student/child/OAP €3, (Irish Georgian Society members free)

Griesemount House, Ballitore, Co Kildare R14 WF64
www.griesemounthouse.ie
Open dates in 2024: Feb 12-25, 26, May 13-24, June 17-28, July 8-19, Aug 17-25, 2pm-6pm

Fee: adult €6, OAP €5, child/student €3

Harristown House, Brannockstown, Co. Kildare W91 E710

See my entry: https://irishhistorichouses.com/2020/09/27/harristown-brannockstown-county-kildare/

https://www.harristownhouse.ie/
Open dates in 2024: Feb19-27, Mar 11-22, May 6-17, July 8-26, Aug 13-25, 9am-1pm
Fee: adult/OAP/student/child €10

Kildrought House, Celbridge Village, Co. Kildare W23 N9P2
Open dates in 2024: Jan 9-25, May 18-31, June 1-3, July 1-8, Aug 17-31, 10am-2pm

Fee: adult €10, OAP/student €5, child €5, (under 7 years free)

See my entry https://irishhistorichouses.com/2023/06/22/kildrought-house-celbridge-village-co-kildare-w23-n9p2/

Larchill, Kilcock, Co. Kildare W23 Y44P
See my entry: https://irishhistorichouses.com/2022/09/02/larchill-kilcock-co-kildare/
www.larchill.ie
Open dates in 2024: May 1-17, 20-24, 27-31, June 1-7, 11-14, 18-21, 25-28, Aug 17-25, 10am-2pm  

Fee: adult/OAP/student €8, child €4 (under 4 years free)

Leixlip Castle, Leixlip, Co. Kildare W23 N8X6

See my entry: https://irishhistorichouses.com/2020/09/04/leixlip-castle-county-kildare-desmond-guinnesss-jewelbox-of-treasures/
Open dates in 2024: Feb 19-23, 26-29, Mar 1, 4-8, 11-15, May 13-24, June 10-21, Aug 17-25, Sept 2-8, 9am-1pm

Fee: adult €8, OAP/student/child €4, no charge for school groups

Millbrook House, Kilkea, Beaconstown, Castledermot, Co. Kildare, R14Y319
Open in 2024: May 17- 31, Aug 12-31, Sept 7-16, Dec 17-31, 9am-1pm
Fee: Adult €8, student/OAP/groups €5

Moone Abbey House & Tower, Moone Abbey, Moone, Co. Kildare R14 XA40

See my entry: https://irishhistorichouses.com/2020/06/13/moone-abbey-house-and-tower-moone-county-kildare/
Open dates in 2024: May 1-31, Aug 17-25, Sept 1-20, 12 noon- 4pm

Fee: adult €8, OAP/student/child €4

Moyglare Glebe, Moyglare, Maynooth, Co. Kildare
Open dates in 2024: Jan 2-26, 29, May 1-31, Aug 17-25, 8.30am-12.30pm
Fee: adult €6, OAP/student/child €3

Steam Museum Lodge Park Heritage Centre, Lodge Park, Straffan, Co. Kildare
www.steam-museum.com
Open dates in 2024: Apr 30, May 4-6, 11-12, 18-19, 25-26, June 1-3, 7-9, 14-16, 21-23, 28-30, July 5-7, 12-14, 19-21, 26-28, Aug 2-5, 9-11, 16-25, 31, Sept 1, 7-8, 14-15, 21-22, 28-29, 1pm-5pm

Fee: Garden and Museum, adult Fri/Sat, €12, Sun €15 steam, child/OAP/student €6, family €25, scenic railway €5 when open

Templemills House, Newtown Road, Celbridge, Co. Kildare W23 YK26
Open dates in 2024: Jan 14-26, Feb 3-9, May 1-31, Aug 17-25, 9am-1pm

Fee: adult €12, child/student/OAP €8

County Kilkenny

Aylwardstown, Glenmore, Co Kilkenny 
www.kelvale.com
Open dates in 2024: Aug 1-31, Sept 1-30, 9am-5pm

Fee: adult €5, OAP/student €3, child free

Ballybur Castle
Ballybur Upper, Cuffesgrange, Co. Kilkenny
www.ballyburcastle.com
Open dates in 2024: Aug 1-31, Sept 1-30, 2pm-6pm
Fee: Free

Ballysallagh House, Johnswell, Co Kilkenny R95 A6P1

See my entry: https://irishhistorichouses.com/2022/06/17/ballysallagh-house-johnswell-co-kilkenny/
Open dates in 2024: Feb 1-20, May 1-7, 18-31, Aug 17-31, Sept 1-5, 9am-1pm

Fee: adult €7.50, child/OAP/student €5, discount free access to local community groups

Kilfane Glen & Waterfall Garden, Thomastown, County Kilkenny R95 RXO5 – garden only

See my entry: https://irishhistorichouses.com/2021/12/16/kilfane-glen-waterfall-kilfane-thomastown-co-kilkenny/

www.kilfane.com

Open dates in 2024: July 1-31, Aug 1-31, 11am-6pm
Fee: adult €7, OAP/student €6.50, child €6, family €20

Kilkenny Design Centre, Castle Yard, Kilkenny
www.kilkennydesign.com
Open: Jan 2-Dec 24, 28-31, Jan, Mar, Apr, June, Aug, Oct, 9am-8pm, Feb, May, July, Sept, Nov, Dec, 9am-5pm
Fee: Free

Shankill Castle, Paulstown, Co. Kilkenny 
www.shankillcastle.com
Open dates in 2024: Apr 6-7, 13-14, 20-21, 27-28, May 4-5, 11-13, 18-19, 25-26, June 1-2, 6-9, 13-16, 20-23, 27-30, July 4-7, 11-14, 18-21, 25-28, Aug 1-4, 8-11, 15-26, 29-30, Sept 1, 7-8, 14-15, 21-22, 28-29, Oct 5-6, 12-13, 19-20, 26-27, 11am-5pm

Fee: house & garden, adult €12 garden €6, OAP/student €10, garden €5, child, over 5 years €6, garden €3

See my entry https://irishhistorichouses.com/2023/11/30/shankill-castle-paulstown-county-kilkenny-r95-t8x7/

Tybroughney Castle, Piltown, Co Kilkenny 
https://www.tybroughneycastle.com/

Open dates in 2024: May 1-31, June 1-30, Mon-Sat, National Heritage Week, Aug 17-25, 11am-3pm

Fee: free

County Laois

Ballaghmore Castle, Borris in Ossory, Co. Laois
www.castleballaghmore.com
Open dates in 2024: all year except Christmas Day, 10am-6pm

Fee: adult €15, child/OAP/student €5, family of 4, €25 with guide

Stradbally Hall, Stradbally, Co. Laois

See my entry: https://irishhistorichouses.com/2021/10/14/stradbally-hall-stradbally-co-laois/

www.stradballyhall.ie
Open dates in 2024: May 1-31, June 1-9, Aug 17-25, Oct 1-14, 9am-1pm

Fee: adult €10, OAP/student €5, child free

County Leitrim

Manorhamilton Castle (Ruin), Castle St, Manorhamilton, Co. Leitrim

www.manorhamilton.ie

Open dates in 2024: May 1-5, 8-12, 15-19, 22-26, 29-31, June 1-2, 5-9, 12-16, 19-23, 26-30, July 3-7, 10-14, 17-24, 24-28, 31, Aug 1-4, 7-11, 14-25, 28-31, Sept 1, 4-8, 11-15, 18-22, 25-29, Oct 2-6, 9-13, 16-20, 23-27, 30-31, Nov 1-3, 6-10, 13-17, 20-24, 27-30, Dec 1, 4-8, 11-15, 18-22, 10am-4pm

Fee: adult €9, child free

County Limerick

Ash Hill, Kilmallock, Co. Limerick V35 W306
www.ashhill.com
(Tourist Accommodation Facility)

Open in 2024: May 1- Oct 31, 10am-4pm

Fee: Free

See my entry https://irishhistorichouses.com/2023/04/06/ash-hill-kilmallock-co-limerick/

Glebe House, Holycross, Bruff, Co. Limerick
Open dates in 2024: Jan 4-5, 8-12, 15-19, 22-26, 29-31, June 10-14, Aug 17-25, Sept 2-27, Mon-Fri, 2pm-6pm, Sat-Sun, 8am-12 noon

Fee: Free

Glenville House, Glenville, Ardagh, Co. Limerick V42 X225
Open dates in 2024: Apr 2-30, May 1-31, June 1-12, Tue-Sat, Aug 17-25, 9.30am-1.30pm

Fee: adult €5, OAP/student €3, child free

See my entry https://irishhistorichouses.com/2023/03/19/glenville-house-glenville-ardagh-co-limerick-v42-x225/

Kilpeacon House, Crecora, Co. Limerick
Open dates in 2024: May 1-June 30, Mon- Sat, Aug 17-25, 10am-2pm

Fee: adult/child/OAP €8

Mount Trenchard House and Garden, Foynes, Co. Limerick
Open in 2024: June 3-7, 10-14, 17-21, 24-28, July 1-5, 8-12, 15-19, 22-26, 29-31, Aug 1-31, Sept 1, 9am-1pm

Fee: adult €10, OAP/student €8, child €5

See my entry https://irishhistorichouses.com/2023/04/01/mount-trenchard-house-and-garden-foynes-co-limerick/

Odellville House, Ballingarry, Co. Limerick
www.odellville.simplesite.com
Open dates in 2024: May 1-31, June 1-30, Aug 17-25, 10am-2pm

Fee: adult €8, student/OAP/child €4

The Turret, Rylanes, Ballingarry, Co. Limerick V94 HV24
Open dates in 2024: May 1-31, Mon-Sat, Aug 1-31, Sept 2-21, Mon-Sat, 12 noon-4pm

Fee: adult €5, OAP/child/student/ free

See my entry: https://irishhistorichouses.com/2023/03/23/the-turret-ballingarry-co-limerick-v94-hv24/

The Old Rectory, Rathkeale, Co. Limerick
Open dates in 2024: May 4-Nov 30, Saturday and Sundays, National Heritage Week, Aug 17-25, 10am-2pm

Fee: adult €8, child/OAP/student €3

County Longford

Moorhill House, Castlenugent, Lisryan, Co. Longford
Open dates in 2024: Aug 1-31, Sept 1-29, 9.30am-1.30pm
Fee: adult/OAP/student/child €8

County Louth

Barmeath Castle, Dunleer, Drogheda, Co. Louth A92 P973

See my entry: https://irishhistorichouses.com/2020/10/23/barmeath-castle-dunleer-drogheda-county-louth/
Open dates in 2024: May 1-31, June 1-10, Aug 17-25, Oct 1-20, 9am-1pm

Fee: house, adult /OAP/student €5, garden, adult/OAP/student €5, child free

Killineer House & Garden, Drogheda, Co. Louth A92 P8K7

See my entry: https://irishhistorichouses.com/2021/08/10/killineer-house-county-louth/

www.killineerhouse.ie
Open dates in 2024: Feb 1-20, May 1-31, Aug 17-25, 9am-1pm

Fee: house, adult/OAP/child/student, €4, garden €6

Rokeby Hall, Grangebellew, Co. Louth A92 HX52

See my entry: https://irishhistorichouses.com/2020/08/17/rokeby-hall-grangebellew-county-louth/
www.rokeby.ie
Open dates in 2024: May 1-31, Mon-Sat, Aug 17-25, Sept 1-30, Mon-Sat, 10am-2pm

Fee: adult/OAP €10, child/student €5

County Mayo

Brookhill House, Brookhill, Claremorris, Co. Mayo
Open dates in 2024: Mar 13-26, Apr 17-25, June 12-26, July 8-24, Aug 15-26, 2pm-6pm

Fee: adult €8, OAP/student €3, National Heritage Week free

Enniscoe House & Gardens, Castlehill, Ballina, Co. Mayo F26 EA24

see my entry: https://irishhistorichouses.com/2021/11/25/enniscoe-house-gardens-castlehill-ballina-co-mayo/

www.enniscoe.com
(Tourist Accommodation Facility)
Open for accommodation: April 1-Oct 31

Although listed under accommodation they have open dates listed for the house and gardens – ring in advance if you would like to make a visit to the house.
Open: garden, April 1-Oct 31, closed Mondays 10am-4pm

Fee: garden & heritage centre, adult €8, OAP €6, child/student €3 under 4 years free, family 2 adults and 2 children €15, tour of house €5 per adult, free tour in National Heritage Week

Old Coastguard Station, Rosmoney, Westport, Co. Mayo
www.jamescahill.com/coastguardstation.html
Open dates in 2024: July 1-6, 8-13, 15-20, 22-27, 29-31, Aug 1-3, 5-10, 12-31, Sept 2-7, 11am-4pm
Fee: adult €1, child/OAP/student free

Owenmore, Garranard, Ballina, Co. Mayo

Tourist Accommodation Facility – not open to the public

www.owenbeg.ie

Open for accommodation: all year except January, June Dec 21-31

Prison House
Prison North, Balla, Co. Mayo
(Tourist Accommodation Facility)
Open dates in 2024: April, May, June, July, Aug, Dec https://www.discoverireland.ie/accommodation/prison-house-self-catering

County Meath

Beauparc House, Beau Parc, Navan, Co. Meath C15 D2K6

See my entry https://irishhistorichouses.com/2022/07/22/beauparc-house-beau-parc-navan-co-meath/
Open dates in 2024: Mar 1-20, May 1-31, Aug 17-25, 10am-2 pm

Fee: adult €10, OAP/student/child €8

Cillghrian Glebe now known as Boyne House Slane, Chapel Street, Slane, Co. Meath C15 P657 (hotel)
www.boynehouseslane.ie
Open dates in 2024: all year, National Heritage Week, Aug 17-25, 9am-1pm

Fee: Free

Dardistown Castle, Dardistown, Julianstown, Co. Meath

See my entry: https://irishhistorichouses.com/2019/07/19/dardistown-castle-county-meath/

www.dardistowncastle.ie
Open dates in 2024: Jan 9-31, July 23-31, August 1-31,10am-2pm

Fee: adult €6, student/OAP/child €3

Dunsany Castle, Dunsany, Co. Meath
www.dunsany.com
Open dates in 2024: June 27-30, July 1-31, Aug 1-25, 10am-2pm
Fee: adult €25, OAP €20, student €15, child under 12 years free

Gravelmount House, Castletown, Kilpatrick, Navan, Co. Meath
Open dates in 2024: Jan 1-20, May 1-31, Aug 17-25, 9am-1pm

Fee: adult €6, OAP/student/child €3

Hamwood House, Dunboyne, Co. Meath
www.hamwood.ie
Open dates in 2024: March 4-8, 11-15, Apr 8-12, 15-19, May 24-31, June 21-28, July 24-31, August 17-25, Sept 2-6, 9-10, 11am-1pm, 3pm-5pm 
Fee: adult/OAP/student €10, child under 12 free

See my entry https://irishhistorichouses.com/2023/08/03/hamwood-house-dunboyne-co-meath/

Killeen Mill, Clavinstown, Drumree, Co. Meath

www.killeenmill.ie
Tourists Accommodation Facility – not open to the public

Open for accommodation: April 1- Sept 30

Loughcrew House, Loughcrew, Old Castle, Co. Meath
Tourist Accommodation Facility – gardens only

Open for accommodation: all year

www.loughcrew.com

The house is not open to the public but the gardens are.

Garden open dates in 2024: all year, 11am-5pm
Fee: €8, OAP/student €6, child €4, carers free

See my entry https://irishhistorichouses.com/2023/09/21/loughcrew-house-loughcrew-old-castle-co-meath/

Moyglare House, Moyglare, Co. Meath

Postal address Maynooth Co. Kildare

See my entry: https://irishhistorichouses.com/2021/02/15/moyglare-house-county-meath/
https://moyglaremanor.ie/
Open dates in 2024: Jan 1-5, 8-12, 22-26, Feb 19-23, May 27-31, June 1-21, 24-28, Aug 17-25, 9am-1pm
Fee: adult/OAP/student €10, child €5

St. Mary’s Abbey, High Street, Trim, Co. Meath

See my entry: https://irishhistorichouses.com/2022/09/17/st-marys-abbey-high-street-trim-co-meath/
Open dates in 2024: Jan 22-26, Feb 19-23, 26-29, Mar 1, 19-23, May 10-19, June 4-14, Aug 17-25, Sept 2-6, 9-13, 2pm-6pm
Fee: adult €5, OAP/student/child €2

Swainstown House, Kilmessan, Co. Meath C15 Y60F

See my entry: https://irishhistorichouses.com/2020/10/10/swainstown-house-kilmessan-county-meath/
Open dates in 2024: Mar 4-5, 7-8, April 15-16, 18-19, May 6-12, June 10-16, July 8-14, Aug 17-25, Sept 2-6, 9-13, Oct 7-8, 10-11, Nov 4-5, 7-8, Dec 2-3, 5-6, 11am-3pm
Fee: adult €8, OAP/student/child €5, National Heritage Week free

Tankardstown House, Rathkenny, Slane, Co. Meath (hotel)

See my entry: https://irishhistorichouses.com/2020/07/11/tankardstown-estate-demesne-rathkenny-slane-co-meath/
www.tankardstown.ie
Open dates in 2024: all year including National Heritage Week, Aug 17-25, 9am-1pm

Fee: Free

County Monaghan

Castle Leslie, Glaslough, Co. Monaghan

See my entry: https://irishhistorichouses.com/2020/08/07/castle-leslie-glaslough-county-monaghan/
www.castleleslie.com
Tourist Accommodation Facility
Open for accommodation dates in 2024: all year, National Heritage Week events August 17-25

Hilton Park House, Clones, Co. Monaghan
www.hiltonpark.ie
Tourist Accommodation Facility
Open for accommodation: April- Sept

Listed open dates in 2024: Open: Jan 8-12, 15-19, Feb 1-2, 5-9, 27-29, May 1-3, 5-10, 12-17, 19-24, 26-31, June 2, 7-9, Aug 17-25, weekdays, 9am-1pm, Sunday, 1pm-5pm
Fee: adult €10, OAP/student €8, child €5

See my entry https://irishhistorichouses.com/2023/06/29/hilton-park-house-clones-co-monaghan/

Mullan Village and Mill, Mullan, Emyvale, Co. Monaghan
www.mullanvillage.com
Open dates in 2024: Aug 1-31, Sept 1-30, 2pm-6.30pm
Fee: €6

County Offaly

Ballybrittan Castle, Ballybrittan, Edenderry, Co. Offaly R45 PR27

www.ballybrittancastle.com

Open dates in 2024: Feb 1-20, July 23-31, Aug 1-31, 2pm-6pm.
Fee: Free, refreshments always offered 

Ballindoolin House, Edenderry, Co. Offaly
Open dates in 2024: Mar 4-7, 11-14, April 15-18, 22-25, May 1-2, 4-5, 6-8, 13-16, 22-24, June 3-6, 8-9, 10-13, 17-20, Aug 17-25, Sept 2-5, 9-12, 28-29, 10am-2pm

Fee: adult €10, student /OAP/child €5

Birr Castle, Birr, Co. Offaly

www.birrcastle.com

Open dates in 2024: May 13- Sept 7, Mon-Sat, National Heritage Week, Aug 17-25, 10am-2pm 
Fee: adult €20, groups €17

Crotty Church, Castle Street, Birr, Co. Offaly
Open: all year, 1pm-5pm

Fee: Free

Gloster House, Brosna, Birr, Co. Offaly
Open dates in 2024: Jan 2-29, Mon-Fri, May 1-31, Aug 17-25, 9am-1pm
Fee: adult/child €10, OAP/student €8

High Street House, High Street, Tullamore, Co. Offaly R35 T189

www.no6highstreet.com

Open dates in 2024: Jan 4-31, Mon -Fri, May 2-19, Aug 17-25, Sept 1-24, 9.30am-1.30pm

Fee: adult €7, student/OAP €6, child €3

Loughton, Moneygall, Birr, Co. Offaly E53 WK16

See my entry: https://irishhistorichouses.com/2020/11/01/loughton-house-moneygall-county-offaly/
www.loughtonhouse.com
Open dates in 2024: May 1-4, 7-11, 14-18, 21-25, 28-31, June 4-8, 11-15, 18-22, 25-29, Aug 1-3, 6-10, 13-25, 11am-3pm
Fee: adult €10, OAP €7, student €5, child free for school children, family of four €20

Springfield House, Mount Lucas, Daingean, Tullamore, Co. Offaly R35 NF89

See my entry: www.irishhistorichouses.com/2022/06/01/springfield-house-mount-lucas-daingean-tullamore-co-offaly/

www.springfieldhouse.ie

Open dates in 2024: Feb 24-25, May 20-27, June 7-9, 14-16, 21-23, 28-30, July 6-7, Aug 15-31, Sept 1, Oct 26-31, Nov 1-3, 28-30, Dec 1, 27-31, 2pm-6pm
Fee: Free

The Maltings, Castle Street, Birr, Co. Offaly

www.canbe.ie

Tourist Accommodation Facility – not open to the public

Open for accommodation: June 1- December 31

County Roscommon

Castlecoote House, Castlecoote, Co. Roscommon F42 H288
www.castlecootehouse.com
Open in 2024: June 4-9, 11-16, 18-23, 25-30, July 2-7, 9-14, 16-21, 23-28, 30-31, Aug 16-25, 2pm-5.30pm

Fee: adult €12, OAP/student €10, children under 12 free

Clonalis House, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon F45 H265

See my entry: https://irishhistorichouses.com/2020/10/16/clonalis-castlerea-county-roscommon/

Tourist Accommodation Facility
open for accommodation April 1-Oct 1
www.clonalishouse.com

Despite being listed as Accommodation, Clonalis has some listed Open dates in 2024. Check the website in advance to see if they are open for a visit in 2024: Jun 21-Aug 31, Mon-Sat, National Heritage Week, Aug 17-25, 11am-3.45pm

Fee: adult €14, OAP/student €11, child €5 (under 4 years free)                                                                                                                                                                               

King House, Main Street, Boyle, Co. Roscommon F52 HM50

See my entry https://irishhistorichouses.com/2023/02/02/king-house-main-street-boyle-co-roscommon/

www.visitkinghouse.ie

Open dates in 2024: April 2-7, 9-14, 16-21, 23-28, 30, May 1-5, 7-12, 14-19, 21-26, 28-31, June 1-30, July 1-31, Aug 1-31, Sept 1, 2-8, 10-15, 17-22, 24-29, Oct 1-6, 8-13, 15-20, 22-27, 29-31, weekdays 11am-5pm, Sun-11am-4pm

Fee: adult €10, OAP/student/child €7, groups €6, family €30 (2 adults & 2 children)  

Shannonbridge Fortifications, Shannonbridge, Athlone, Co. Roscommon

www.shannonbridgefortifications.ie 

Open: May 1-Sept 30, noon-4pm

Fee: Free

Strokestown Park House, Strokestown Park House, Strokestown, Co. Roscommon

See my entry https://irishhistorichouses.com/2023/03/09/strokestown-park-house-strokestown-co-roscommon/
www.strokestownpark.ie www.irishheritagetrust.ie
Open dates in 2024: all year, Jan-Feb, Nov-Dec, 10.30am-4pm, Mar-May, Sept-Oct, 10am-5pm,
June-July, 10am-6pm
Fee: adult house €14.50, tour of house €18.50, child €7, tour of house €10, OAP/student €12, tour of house €14.50, family €31, tour of house €39

County Sligo

Coopershill House, Riverstown, Co. Sligo F52 EC52

www.coopershill.com

Tourist Accommodation Facility – not open to the public
Open for accommodation in 2024: May-October

See my entry: https://irishhistorichouses.com/2022/01/11/coopershill-house-riverstown-co-sligo/

Despite being listed as a Tourist Accommodation Facility, it might be open for a vist – check the website or call in advance: Open dates in 2024: April-Sept Tues-Sat, 11am-5pm
Fee: adult €10, OAP/student/child €5

Lissadell House & Gardens, Lissadell, Ballinfull, Co. Sligo
www.lissadell.com
Open dates in 2024: June 1-3, 5-9, 12-16, 19-26, 26-30, July 1-31, Aug 1-31, 10.30am-6pm 

Fee: adult €16 but discounted for groups, OAP/student €13.50, child over 5 years €8, group discounts €13  

See my entry https://irishhistorichouses.com/2023/04/27/lissadell-house-gardens-lissadell-ballinfull-co-sligo/

Markree Castle, Collooney, Co Sligo (hotel)

See my entry: https://irishhistorichouses.com/2021/11/06/markree-castle-collooney-co-sligo/

www.markreecastle.ie

Open, but check in advance due to events and weddings: June, July, Aug, 12 noon-4pm 
Fee: Free

Markree Castle Home Farm
Collooney, Co. Sligo
Open dates in 2024: Jun 1-30, July 1-31, closed Sundays, Aug 1-31, Sept 2-30, closed Sundays 10am-4pm
Fee: Free

Newpark House and Demesne, Newpark, Ballymote, Co. Sligo F56 X985

See my entry: https://irishhistorichouses.com/2021/11/30/newpark-house-and-demesne-newpark-ballymote-co-sligo/
Open dates in 2024: Jan 22-26, 29-31, Feb 1-2, 26-29, Mar 1, 4-8, May 14-18, 20-25, 27-31, June12-16, 19-23, 24-25, Aug 14-25, 9.30am-1.30pm
Fee: adult €7, OAP/student €5, child free

Rathcarrick House, Rathcarrick, Strandhill Road, Co. Sligo F91 PK58
Open dates in 2024: June, July, Aug, Tue-Sat, National Heritage Week Aug 17-25, 2pm-6pm

Fee: free

Temple House, Ballymote, Co. Sligo F56 NN50

Tourist Accommodation Facility – not open to the public

www.templehouse.ie

Open for accommodation in 2024: April 1-October 31

County Tipperary

Beechwood House, Ballbrunoge, Cullen, Co. Tipperary E34 HK00
Open dates in 2024: Jan 25-28, Feb 22-25, Mar 7-10, April 11-14, 18-21, May 9-12, 16-19, 23-26, June 6-9, 13-16, July 11-14, Aug 17-25, Sept 5-8, 12-15, 9.15am-1.15pm
Fee: adult €5, OAP/student €2, child free, fees donated to charity

See my entry https://irishhistorichouses.com/2023/07/13/beechwood-house-ballbrunoge-cullen-co-tipperary-e34-hk00/

Clashleigh House, Clogheen, Co. Tipperary
Open dates in 2024: Mar 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21, 26, 28, Apr 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25, 30, May 1-2, 7-9, 14-16, 21-23, 28-30, June 4-13, 15-16, 18, 20, 25, 27, 29-30, Aug 17-25, Sept 3, 5, 10, 9am-1pm
Fee: adult €8, OAP/student/child €4

See my entry https://irishhistorichouses.com/2024/02/16/clashleigh-house-clogheen-co-tipperary/

Fancroft Mill, Fancroft, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary

www.fancroft.ie

Open dates in 2024: Feb 1-9, 12-23, May 1-17, 27-31, June 10-18, Aug 17-25, 10am-2pm
Fee: adult €8, OAP/student €6, child free under 5 years, adult supervision essential, group rates available

Grenane House, Tipperary, Co. Tipperary E34 EP22

www.hfhtours.ie

Open dates in 2024: May 1-31 closed Sundays, Aug 17-25, Sept 1-30, closed Sundays, 2pm-6pm
Fee: adult €20, child > 12 years/student/OAP €10

Killenure Castle, Dundrum, Co Tipperary
www.killenure.com
Open in 2024: Feb 1-20, May 1-31, Aug 17-25, 10.30am-2.30pm

Fee: adult €10, child /OAP/student €8

Lismacue House, Bansha, Co. Tipperary
www.lismacue.com
Tourist Accommodation Facility – not open to the public

Open for accommodation in 2024: Mar 1-Oct 31

Redwood Castle, Redwood, Lorrha, Nenagh, North Tipperary E45 HT38

Redwood is off the Birr/Portumna Rd

www.redwoodcastleireland.com

Open dates in 2024: June 7-28, July 9-31, Aug 6-25, 28-31, Sept 1-4, 2.30pm-6.30pm, Sunday 18 and 25 August, 10am-2pm
Fee: adult €10, OAP/student/child €5, cash only

The Rectory, Cashel Road, Cahir, Co. Tipperary

https://www.discoverireland.ie/accommodation/the-rectory

Tourist Accommodation Facility – not open to the public

Open for accommodation in 2024: May 1-Sept 30

Silversprings House, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary E91 NT32
Open dates in 2024: May 1-31, June 1-30, Aug 17-25, 12 noon-4pm
Fee: adult €5, OAP €3, child free

County Waterford

Cappagh House (Old and New), Cappagh, Dungarvan, Co Waterford X35 RH51
www.cappaghhouse.ie
Open dates in 2024: April, June, Aug, Wed & Thurs, May & Sept, Wed, Thurs & Sat, National Heritage Week, Aug 17-25, 9.30am-1.30pm

Fee: adult/OAP/student/€5, child under 12 free

See my entry https://irishhistorichouses.com/2023/12/09/cappagh-house-old-and-new-dungarvan-co-waterford/

Cappoquin House & Gardens, Cappoquin, Co. Waterford P51 D324

See my entry: https://irishhistorichouses.com/2021/01/24/cappoquin-house-gardens-cappoquin-co-waterford/
www.cappoquinhouseandgardens.com
Open dates in 2024: Apr 8-13, 15-20, 22-27, May 1-4, 6-18, 20-25, Aug 12-31, 9am-1pm 

Gardens open all year, except Sundays, 9am-4pm  

Fee: adult house/garden €15, house only €10, garden only €6

Curraghmore House, Portlaw, Co. Waterford

See my entry: https://irishhistorichouses.com/2020/08/01/curraghmore-portlaw-county-waterford/
www.curraghmorehouse.ie
Open dates in 2024: May, June, July, Sept, Fri-Sun and Bank Holidays, National Heritage Week, Aug 17-25,10am-4pm

Fee: adult/OAP/student, house/garden/shell house tour €22, garden €9, child under12 years free

Dromana House, Cappoquin, Co. Waterford

See my entry: https://irishhistorichouses.com/2021/02/06/dromana-house-cappoquin-co-waterford/
www.dromanahouse.com
Open dates in 2024: June 1-July 31, Tues-Sun and Bank Holidays, Aug 17-25, 2pm-6pm

Fee: adult/OAP/student, house €10, garden €6, both €15, child under 12 years free, R.H.S.I members 50% off 

The Presentation Convent, Waterford Healthpark, Slievekeel Road, Waterford
Open dates in 2024: Jan 2-31, Feb 1-4, 6-29, Mar 1-17, 19-28, 30-31, April 2-30, May 1-5, 7-31, June 4-28, July 1-31, Aug 1-4, 6-30, Sept 2-30, Oct 1-27, 29-31, Nov 1-29, Dec 2-23, 27-30, closed Bank Holidays, 8.30am-5.30pm

Fee: Free

Tourin House & Gardens, Tourin, Cappoquin, Co. Waterford P51 YYIK

See my entry: https://irishhistorichouses.com/2020/04/30/tourin-house-gardens-cappoquin-county-waterford/
www.tourin-house.ie
Open dates in 2024: House, April 2- 30, May 1-31, June 4-29, Aug 1-31, Tue-Sat, National Heritage Week, Aug 17-25, 1pm-5pm

Garden April- Sept, Tue-Sat, 1am-5pm,

Fee: adult €6, OAP/student €4, child free.

County Westmeath

Lough Park House, Castlepollard, Co. Westmeath
Open dates in 2024: Mar 15-21, 28-31, Apr 1-3, May 1-7, June 1-9, July 12-25, Aug 1-7, 17-25, 2pm-6pm

Fee: adult €6

Rockfield Ecological Estate, Rathaspic, Rathowen, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath
Open dates in 2024: May 20-30, June 19-30, July 19-30, Aug 15-25, Sept 11-30, 2pm-6pm

Fee: Free

St. John’s Church, Loughstown, Drumcree, Collinstown, Co. Westmeath
Open in 2024: July 1-31, Aug 1-30, 2pm-6pm

Fee: Free

Tullynally Castle & Gardens, Castlepollard, Co. Westmeath N91 HV58

See my entry: https://irishhistorichouses.com/2020/11/19/tullynally-castle-and-gardens-castlepollard-county-westmeath/

www.tullynallycastle.com
Open dates in 2024: Castle, May 2-31, June 1-29, July 4-20, Aug 1-31, Sept 5-21, Thurs- Sat, National Heritage Week, Aug 17-25, 11am-3pm

Garden, May 2-Sept 29, Thurs-Sundays, and Bank Holidays, National Heritage Week, Aug 17-25, 11am-5pm

Fee: castle/garden adult €16.50, child over 10 years €8.50, OAP/student free, garden, adult €8.50, child €4, family ticket (2 adults + 2 children) €23, adult season ticket €56, family season ticket €70, special needs visitor with support carer €4

Turbotstown, Coole, Co. Westmeath
Open in 2024: Aug 1-31, Sept 1-9, Dec 1-20, 9am-1pm

Fee: adult/student/OAP €8, child €4

See my entry https://irishhistorichouses.com/2023/11/23/turbotstown-coole-co-westmeath/

County Wexford

Clougheast Cottage, Carne, Co. Wexford

contact: Jacinta Denieffe Tel: 086-1234322

Open dates in 2024: Jan 11-31, May 1-31, August 17-25, 9am-1pm

Fee: €5

Kilcarbry Mill Engine House, Sweetfarm, Enniscorthy, Co Wexford
Open dates in 2024: Apr 6-8, 15-16, May 1-10, 20-22, Aug 1-31, Dec 10-22, 12 noon-4pm

Fee: adult €10, student/OAP €5, child free

Kilmokea Country Manor & Gardens, Great Island, Campile, New Ross, Co. Wexford Y34 TH58
www.kilmokea.com
Tourist Accommodation Facility

See my entry https://irishhistorichouses.com/2023/10/12/kilmokea-country-manor-gardens-kilmokea-great-island-campile-new-ross-co-wexford-y34-th58/
Gardens Open in 2024: April 1-Nov 5 10am-5pm
Fee: Adult €10, OAP €7.50, student €6, child €5, family €25

Sigginstown Castle, Sigginstown, Tacumshane, Co. Wexford Y35 XK7D

See my entry https://irishhistorichouses.com/2023/11/16/sigginstown-castle-tacumshane-co-wexford-y35-xk7d/

www.sigginstowncastle.com
Open dates in 2024: Mar 29-31, April 1, 12-14, 26-28, May 10-12, 17-19, 24-26, June 7-9, 14-16, 21-23, 28-30, July 5-7, 12-14, 19-21, 26-28, Aug 2-11, 16-25, 30-31, Sept 6-8, 13-15, 20-22, 27-29, 1pm-5pm

Fee: adult €10, child/OAP/student €8, groups 6 or more €8 per person

Wilton Castle, Bree, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford Y21 V9P9

Tourist Accommodation Facility – not open to the public
See my entry: https://irishhistorichouses.com/2022/02/04/wilton-castle-bree-enniscorthy-co-wexford-and-a-trip-to-johnstown-castle/
www.wiltoncastleireland.com
Open for accommodation: all year

Woodbrook House, Killanne, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford Y21 TP 92
Tourist Accommodation Facility – not open to the public
www.woodbrookhouse.ie
Open for accommodation: May 1-October 31

Woodville House, New Ross, Co. Wexford Y34 WP93

www.woodvillegardens.ie
Open dates in 2024: May 1-31, June 1-30, Aug 17-25, 10am-5pm

Fee: adult/OAP €8, student/child free

See my entry https://irishhistorichouses.com/2023/10/19/woodville-house-new-ross-co-wexford-y34-wp93/

County Wicklow

Altidore Castle, Kilpeddar, Greystones, Co. Wicklow A63 X227

see my entry: https://irishhistorichouses.com/2020/06/25/altidore-castle-kilpeddar-greystones-county-wicklow/
Open dates in 2024: Mar 4-24, May 1-31, June 1-5, 1pm-5pm, Aug 17-25, 2pm-6pm

Fee: adult €10, OAP/child/student €5

Ballymurrin House, Kilbride, Wicklow, Co. Wicklow A67 PX56

see my entry: https://irishhistorichouses.com/2020/11/27/ballymurrin-kilbride-county-wicklow/
www.ballymurrinquakerfarmstead.eu
Open dates in 2024: Jan 2-21, July 23-31, Aug 1-31, 2pm-6pm  

Fee: adult €15, OAP €12, student €10, child 10-16 years €5 (under 10 years free)

Castle Howard, Avoca, Co. Wicklow

see my entry: https://irishhistorichouses.com/2020/11/13/castle-howard-avoca-county-wicklow/
Open dates in 2024: Jan 8-10, Feb 12-16, Mar 4-6, 19-21, June 5-8, 10-12, 24-29, July 8-13, 22-25, Aug 17-25, Sept 2-7, 14, 21, 30, Oct 1-2, 7-9, 9am-1pm

Fee: adult €8.50, OAP/student €6.50, child €5

Charleville, Enniskerry, Co. Wicklow A98 V293

See my entry: https://irishhistorichouses.com/2020/09/18/charleville-county-wicklow/
Open dates in 2024: Jan 1-2, 6-9, 12-16, 19-23, 26-29, May 1-3, 7-31, June 4-6, Aug 17-25, Feb and June, Mon-Fri, 1pm-5pm, May and Aug, 1pm-5pm, Sat-Sun, 9am-1pm

Fee: house €10, gardens €6

Greenan More, Ballintombay, Rathdrum, Co Wicklow
www.greenanmore.ie
Open dates in 2024: May 1-5, 8-12, 15-19, 22-26, 29-31, June 1-2, 5-9, 12-16, Aug 14-25, 28-31, Sept 1, 4-8, 11-15, 10am-3pm

Fee: adult €6, child/OAP/student €3

Killruddery House & Gardens, Southern Cross Road, Bray, Co. Wicklow
www.killruddery.com
Open dates in 2024: March 23, 26-30, Apr 1-7, 9-14, 16-21, 23-28, 30, May 1-12, 14-19, 21-26, 28-31, June 1-9, 11-16, 18-23, 25-30, July 2-7, 9-14, 16-21, 23-28, 30-31, Aug 1-11, 13-25, 27-31, Sept 1, 3-8, 10-18, 17-22, 24-29, Oct 1-6, 8-13, 15-20, 22-27, 29-31, Nov 1-3, Mar, Oct, Nov, 9.30- 5pm, Apr-Sept 9.30am-6pm

Fee: adult house and garden tour €15.50, garden €8.50, OAP/student house and garden tour €13, garden €7.50, child €3, house and garden tour €5.50, free entry for members

See my entry https://irishhistorichouses.com/2019/08/31/killruddery-southern-cross-road-bray-county-wicklow/

Kiltimon House, Newcastle, Co. Wicklow
Open dates in 2024: May 7-27, Aug 17-25, Sept 1-30, 9am-1pm

Fee: adult €10, OAP/student/child €5

Kingston House, Rathdrum, Co. Wicklow A67 DV25
Open dates in 2024: Aug 1-31, Sept 1-30, 10am-2pm
Fee: adult €3, OAP/student/child €2

Knockanree Garden
Avoca, Co. Wicklow Y14 DY89
https://knockanree-gardens.business.site/?m=true
Open dates in 2024: Apr 7-11, 14-18, 21, 25, June 2-6, 9-13, 16-20, July 7-11, 14-18, 21, 25, Aug 12-25, 9.30am-1.30pm

Fee: Free

Mount Usher Gardens, Ashford, Co. Wicklow A67 VW22 – garden only

See my entry: https://irishhistorichouses.com/2021/06/30/mount-usher-gardens-ashford-co-wicklow/
www.mountushergardens.ie

www.avoca.com/en
Open dates in 2024: all year, Jan-Mar, Nov-Dec, 10am-5pm, Apr-Oct, 10am-5.30pm

Fee: adult €10, student/OAP €8, child €5 (4-16yrs) under 4 years free, adult rate of €7.50 for groups of 20+

Powerscourt House & Gardens, Powerscourt Estate, Enniskerry, Co. Wicklow A98 W0D0

See my entry: https://irishhistorichouses.com/2020/04/26/powerscourt-house-gardens-enniskerry-county-wicklow/
www.powerscourt.ie
Open dates in 2024: Jan 1-Dec 24, 27-31, house and garden, 9.30am-5.30pm, ballroom and garden rooms, 9.30am-1.30pm
Fee: Jan- Feb, adult €9, OAP, €8, student €7.50, child €4, family €20, Mar-Oct, adult €13.50, OAP €11.50, student €10, child €5, family ticket 2 adults and 3 children under 18 years €32

Nov-Dec, adult €10, OAP €9, student €8.50, child €5, family €25

Russborough, The Albert Beit Foundation, Blessington, Co. Wicklow W91 W284

See my entry: https://irishhistorichouses.com/2020/11/08/russborough-house-blessington-county-wicklow/
enc@russborough.ie
Open dates in 2024: Jan 1-Dec 23, 27-31

Jan-Feb Nov-Dec 9am-5.30pm, Mar-Oct 9am-6pm

Fee: adult €13, OAP/student €10.50, child €6.50, group rates on request

I just received the Revenue Section 482 list for 2024! Very exciting! I am sad to see, however, that there are no additions to last year, so far.

What changes have we this year, from last year?

I see that Lorum Rectory in County Carlow has dropped off the list. It is still open for accommodation, as far as I know, see their website https://lorum.com/

In County Cork, Fenns Quay, 4 & 5 Sheares Street, Cork City has been removed. I didn’t have time to visit it before it was removed from the listing.

Oranmore Castle has dropped off the list in County Galway.

Creamery House, Castlecomer, Co Kilkenny is no longer listed, though the website tells us a restaurant is coming soon, https://www.creameryhouse.com

In County Meath, Slane Castle is no longer listed, and neither is the Former Parochial House in Slane. You may be able to book a tour for Slane Castle, but they have only selective open days for tours, see the website, https://www.slanecastle.ie/about/opening-hours

Corolanty in County Offaly has dropped off the list this year. I didn’t get to visit Castletown Manor, Cottlestown, Co. Sligo, unfortunately, before it dropped off the list.

I’m not surprised that Ballynatray gardens in County Waterford is no longer listed. You can probably still book a cottage for accommodation in the lovely surroundings, but their website seems to have been taken down.

There is still plenty to see!

I made a tentative schedule for myself last December, but since we have been busy preparing a property to sell, and looking to buy something small in the countryside, I have not had time to visit any Section 482 properties yet this year. I still have a few places to write about that we have visited, so more posts soon!

Happy visiting!

I have been going through my previous posts and adding portraits when I can find them for the various home owners. This means I have to split my previous portrait entries as they are too long!

A new year means a new Section 482 list, but unfortunately the list is not usually published until late February. However, some of the properties that were open last January may be open this month, as properties often list similar dates year after year, so you may want to try a visit! I hope we will get to visit somewhere later in the month, maybe Moyglare Glebe, Moyglare, Maynooth, Co. Kildare or Templemills House, Newtown Road, Celbridge, Co. Kildare, W23 YK26, or Meander, Westminister Road, Foxrock, Dublin 18, D18 E2T9 if it is still on the list, or Ballaghmore Castle, Borris in Ossory, Co. Laois,
www.castleballaghmore.com

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My page of portraits for C and D is too long so I am splitting into two pages.

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I have some editorial decisions to make here – let me know if you have an opinion on it. There are names such as “De Burgh” and “De la Poer.” Do I put them under the letter “D”? I am doing so. It gets more confusing, however, when someone can be called, interchangeably, “De Burgh” or “Bourke.” In this case, I’m putting them under both names! I’m more confused about the De La Poer Beresfords. Do I put them under “D” or “B” for Beresford? I’m not sure if “De la Poer” is actually part of the surname. Let me know if you know! For now, I am counting it as part of the surname.

Richard Bourke (d. 1635) was 4th Earl of Clanricarde and he married Frances Walsingham.

They had a son, Ulick de Burgo or Bourke, 5th Earl of Clanricarde (d. 1657) who was created 1st Marquess of Clanricarde. He was succeeded by his cousin, Richard Bourke (d. 1666) 6th Earl of Clanricarde.

Richard Bourke (d. 1666) 6th Earl of Clanricarde married Elizabeth Butler, daughter of Walter Butler, 11th Earl of Ormond. They had daughters so his brother William (d. 1687) succeeded as 7th Earl of Clanricarde.

William the 7th Earl married Lettice Shirley who gave birth to Richard Bourke (d. 1709) 8th Earl of Clanricarde, who had only daughters, and then John Bourke (1642-1722) who became 9th Earl of Clanricarde.

The 7th Earl married a second time, to Helen MacCarty (d. 1732) who was daughter of Donough MacCarty 1st Earl of Clancarty. They had a daughter, Honora Bourke (d. 1697/8) who married James FitzJames, 1st Duke of Berwick-upon-Tweed, illegitimate son of King James II.

The 9th Earl married and had many children, including Michael Bourke (d. 1726) 10th Earl of Clanricarde. He married Anne Smith, daughter of John Smith, Chancellor of the Exchequer, widow of Hugh Parker of Meldford Hall, Sussex, whose income helped to restore the family fortunes, and she gave birth to John Smith de Burgh (1720-1782) who became 11th Earl of Clanricarde. In 1752 his name was legally changed to John Smith de Burgh by Royal License.

John Smith de Burgh (1720-1782) 11th Earl of Clanricarde married Hester Amelia Vincent. He changed his surname from Bourke to De Burgh. They had a son, Henry de Burgh (1742-1797) who was created 1st (and last, as he had no children) Marquess of Clanricarde.

When he died his brother earned the title, as General John Thomas de Burgh (1744-1808) 13th Earl of Clanricarde. He was created 1st Earl of Clanricarde, co. Galway [Ireland] in 1800, with special remainder to his daughters. His daughter Hester Catherine de Burgh married Howe Peter Browne, 2nd Marquess of Sligo. His daughter Emily married Thomas St. Lawrence, 3rd Earl of Howth.

His son Ulick John de Burgh (1802-1874) was created 1st Marquess of Clanricarde. He married Harriet Canning, daughter of Prime Minister George Canning. Ulick was described as being immensely rich.

Thomas Swift (d. 1803) of Lynn, County Westmeath married Frances Dennis. She was the sister of James Dennis (d. 1782) Baron Tracton of Tracton Abbey, Co. Cork. Lord Tracton bequeathed his estates in County Kerry to his eldest nephew and heir-at-law, Reverend Meade Swift, and those in counties Cork and Dublin to his other nephew John Swift. They both took the surname “Dennis” then.

Reverend Meade Swift, now Dennis (1753-1837) married Delia Sophia Saunders, daughter of Reverend Morley Pendred Saunders and Martha, daughter of John Stratford, 1st Earl of Aldborough and Martha O’Neale.

Reverend Meade Swift, now Dennis (1753-1837) and Delia Sophia Saunders had a son, Thomas Stratford Dennis (1781-1870).