homes historical ireland

The ruins of Co Carlow's finest Gothic mansion destroyed by fire in 1933. The home of the Duckett family from the middle of the 17th century until 1915. An imposing gate lodge still remains.

The gardens have gone under major restorations are open to the public. Tea room, crafts and car parking are also available....

A 17th century artistan's dwelling. It is presented as an indication of the lifestyle of the day....

The hereditary home of the McMurragh-Kavanagh family. Groups by prior appointment only. The house can also hold weddings...

Ignatius Rice House, birthplace of Brother Edmund Ignatius Rice (1762-1844) retains many of the artifacts of a late 18th century strong farmers home. Admission is by application to the adjoining Monastery....

Hadfort demesne, once the seat of the Marquesses of Headfort, is located one mile south east of Kells. Today it is owned by a business consortium and largely occupied by a private prepartory boarding and day school.

The mansion dates back to 1760. The estate also consists of arable land, woods and a section of the Rvier Blackwater - private property....

Ballyfin house is possibly the finest neo-classical houses in the country. Built in 1821-6 in Slieve Bloom sandstone by Sir Charles Coote to the designs first of Dominic Madden (best known for Tuam Cathedral) and then Sir Richard Morrison and his son William Vitruvius. On entering by the tetrastyle ionic portico and through the formal entrance hall one is confronted by a magnificent suite of rooms.

Adjoining the library is a superb Richard Turner conservatory. The grounds were lan...

17th century house. The house and its history have been the subject of many novels and plays such as "Guy Mannering" by Sir Walter Scott. The imposing slate covered house is said not to have one, but two ghosts.

The entrance hall, dining and sitting rooms, both towers, private oratory, jail cell and restored olde worlde servants kitchen form part of the guided tour....