Howth Castle has since its first construction in the 12th century always been in the same family. Although a family home also of the present owners, the Gaisford St. ... read more
Ardgillan Castle was built in 1738 by Reverend Robert Taylor. It remained in the Taylor family until 1962. Today, owned by the Fingal County Council who restored ... read more
Portumna Castle was built before 1618 by Richard Burk (de Burgo, de Burgh), 4th Earl of Clanricarde. It became the main seat of the de Burgo family for over 200 years. ... read more
Clonalis House is the ancestral home of the O’Conors of Connacht ( O’Connors ) who are direct descendants of the last High Kings, the traditional Kings of ... read more
Bantry House and Garden, home to the White family since 1739, houses an important private collection of furniture and objects of art. It is open to the public since 1946 ... read more
Newbridge House and Farm, dating back to 1747, houses a unique collection of Irish furniture, the Cobbe Collection of Old Master portraits, landscapes and family ... read more
Dunsany Castle, dating back to 1180, is since the 1400's the ancestral home of the Lords of Dunsany, heads of the Plunkett family. Open to the public, the ... read more
Curraghmore House is for more than 800 years in the same family. The present owner, the 8th Marquess of Waterford and his wife are developing the estate by promoting ... read more
Borris House is a living house, a working farm and the ancestral home of the MacMurrough Kavanaghswe. Today it is managed by the 16th generation. The castle and ... read more
Slane Castle has been, since the 18th century, the family home of the Conyngham family. It has become famous by its rock concerts, launched by the present owner, the ... read more
Farmleigh House is the official Irish State guest house and formerly one of the residences of the Guinness family. It contains important collections, an art gallery, a ... read more
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
Hillsborough Castle, managed by the Historic Royal Palaces, is used as the official residence for the Royal Family when they visit Northern Ireland, as well as for ... read more
Crom Castle is owned since 1609 by the Creighton (later Crichton) family, Earls of Erne. The estate is managed by the National Trust. read more
Florence Court House was built by John Cole, Esq. (1680–1726) and named after his wife Florence Bourchier Wrey. The Cole family, later the Earls of Enniskillen, left ... read more
The Argory, surrounded by a 130 ha (321 acres) park and estate, dates from the 1830s and was the former home of the MacGeough Bond family. The family handed the estate ... read more
Castle Ward has been the residence of the Ward family since ca. 1570, but was presented to the state, due to death duties, in 1950 by the 6th Viscount Bangor. Today it is ... read more
Castle Coole, now property of the National Trust and open to the public, was build in the 1790s for the 1st Earl of Belmore. The estate has been the home of the ... read more
Glenarm Castle has been in the McDonnell family since its construction in 1636. It is currently owned and inhabited by Randal, Viscount Dunlace (son of Alexander ... read more
Clandeboye Estate (1674) is today the home to Lindy, Marchioness of Dufferin and Ava. The House itself was build in 1801. The grounds and Courtyard are open to the public ... read more