Fota House's history is closely linked to the Smith-Barry family (Earls of Barrymore since 1627), who were granted lands at Fota already in 1185. Owned today by ... read more
Burtown House is Georgian villa, built in 1710 and currently home to 3 generations of the Fennell family. It is surrounded by stunning gardens. read more
Ballintubbert dates back to 1540, but the present house was built in 1725. It is symmetrically surrounded by the garden, which include the historic garden and several ... read more
Enniscoe Country House is a classical Georgian Country House, and family home of Susan and DJ Kellett. The estate has been in the family since the 1650’s. read more
Mount Usher (20 acres) is a very good example of a so-called Robinsonian garden, with its relaxed informality and natural layout. It houses over 5,000 different ... read more
Glenveag castle, built in 1867-1873, for John George Adair and designed by John Townsend Trench, was handed over to the nation, along with its gardens and much of the ... read more
Kylemore Abbey was built in 1868 as a stunning castle but is since 1920 home of the Benedictine community of nuns. The castle has a Victorian Walled Garden (6 acres), ... read more
Phoenix Park, dating back to the 17th century, is a deer park, with 11 km perimeter wall enclosing 707 hectares (1,750 acres). It is said to be the largest enclosed ... read more
The National Museum of Ireland - Country Life, a branch of the National Museum of Ireland, tells the story of Irish country life between 1850 and 1950. The museum ... read more
The Pearse Museum, set in 20 ha (50 acres) of beautiful St Enda’s Park, tells the story of Patrick Pearse and his brother William, both of whom were executed for their ... read more
Strokestown Park is a Palladian House, today surrounded by 122 ha (300 acres) and open to the public, as is the Famine Museum on the grounds. Strokestown Park was the ... read more
Johnstown Castle is a great 19th-century castle with a long history for over 800 years. Today you can visit the castle, the Agricultural Museum, enjoy the stunning ... read more