Powerscourt House, an 18th century castle and dating back to the 13th century, is famous for its landscaped gardens, occupying 19 hectares (47 acres). The castle ... read more
Westport House, dating from the 1500s and seat of the Browne family (Earls of Antramont and later Marquesses of Sligo) for 300 years until 2017, is the west coast of ... read more
Áras an Uachtaráin, the former Viceregal Lodge, is now the official residence and main workplace of the President of Ireland. Designed by Nathaniel Clements, it was ... read more
Mount Congrave House has been the home of the Congreve family until 2011, when it was left to the state by Ambrose Christian Congreve. The gardens, one of the “the ... read more
Muckross House, Gardens are the nucleus of Killarney National Park, Ireland’s oldest National Park, including the world famous Lakes of Killarney, as well as the ... read more
Belvedere House was build for Robert Rochfort, 1st Earl of Belvedere in 1740 as a hunting lodge, by the Palladian architect, Richard Cassels. Since 1982, the estate is ... read more
Charleville Castle was built early 19th century by Charles William Bury, Earl of Charleville, and was designed by Francis Johnston. Charleville is believed to be the ... read more
Emo Court House, was build in 1790 for the Earls of Portarlington and designed by James Gandon. Presented by Major Cholmeley Harrison to the nation in 1994, the House, ... read more
Killruddery House is the seat of the Brabazon family and presently inhabited by the fifteenth Earl and Countess of Meath, their son Lord Ardee, his wife Lady Ardee ... read more
Russborough House was build between 1741 and 1755 for Joseph Leeson, 1st Earl of Milltown and stayed in the family until 1929. Today it belongs to the Alfred Beit ... read more
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
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