homes historical ireland

The fine house at 36 Scotch Street set back from the present building line, was designed for the Dobbin family by Johnston in 1812. It is reputed to be the site of a church built by St Patrick in AD444, the year before he obtained the prime site up on the hill. To visit the remains of the longest friary church in Ireland (163ft), you have to cross the (busy) A28....

It may justly be said that Castletown is one of the largest and most splendid country houses in Ireland, but it's also one of the most important for it introduced sophisticated Palladianism from the continent and brought about a revolution in Irish architecture....

A two acre romantic scented garden. Twice featured on T.V. and judged "Best in County Wexford" in the last Shamrock National Gardens Competition. There are gravel and woodland areas, terraces, pergola, gazebo, mixed borders in soft colours, ponds, lavish planting around a little stream and over 70 varieties of clematis....

King House, built by Sir Henry King about 1730 is a house of unique architectural and historical importance.

Situated on the Boyle River, within the town of Boyle, it occupies land formerly controlled by the MacDermot Clan and is the most important provincial town house in Ireland.

Home to the Connaught Rangers regiment from 1788 and the Irish Army since then, recent extensive restoration has brought King House back to its former glory.

With the aid of exciting special...

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

This is a splendid building incorporating the old castle of the Wogan-Brownes, several of whom were distinguished soldiers in European armies. Clongowes was opened as a boys college by the society of Jesus in 1814. For a time in the 1890's James Joyce was a pupil and re-created his experience of student life there and at Belvedere College in his Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man. Some remains of the Pale, the fortification that once marked the boundary of English influence in Ireland,...

The Mansion House is the official residence of the Lord Mayor of Dublin. City Government has existed in Dublin since 1172 and the Mansion House has been the centre of Dublin's civic hospitality since 1715.
A splendid building, the Mansion House boasts many fine rooms and features and has established for itself a reputation of quality to compare with other renowned Dublin attractions, such as Trinity College, the National Art Gallery and City Hall.

On the 25th April 1715, Du...

Downhill

The landscaped estate, gardens and buildings at Downhill near Castlerock reflect the vivid personality of their creator - the flamboyant Earl Bishop, Frederick Hervey.

The house which was designed by Michael Shanahan was one of the most renowned in Ireland and it contained treasures from throughout Europe. It suffered a disastrous fire in 1851 which destroyed most of the contents. It was rebuilt and lived in until shortly after World War 2 when the roof was...

Moate Park 3 km from Roscommon on the Athlone Road, is a most beautiful residence. It was the ancient seat of the Murray family after which it is called - Ballymurray; they were deprived of it at the end of the 17th century, one of whom, Lawder Crofton, dared to contest an election against the all-powerful worthies, French and Sir Robert King. A dispute between Crofton and French led to a duel fought at the rere of Roscommon Castle.

In this, French was mortally wounded and his remai...

Magnificent home of the Marquis of Waterford and his ancestors since 1170. Interior of house contains exceptionally fine plasterwork. Grounds include outstanding Arboretum, shell grotto built and personally decorated by Catherine Poer, countess of Tyrone in 1754 and a bridge built in 1205 for King John to cross River Clogagh....