Enniscorthy Castle, was originally built in the 13th century, and has been ‘home’ to Norman knights, English armies, Irish rebels, prisoners and local merchant ... 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
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
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
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
Huntington Castle, dating back to early 17th century, is owned and inhabited by Alexander and Claire Durdin Robertson, descendants of the original builders. The castle ... 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
Kilkenny Castle's history goes back to 1195 and has been in the hands of the Butler family since 1391. In 1967 Arthur Butler, 6th Marquess and 24th Earl of ... 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
King John's Castle, a 13th century castle, is one of the best preserved Norman castles in Europe. It offers today a new visitor centre with interactive exhibitions ... 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
Leap Castle, dating back to the 1500's and build by the O'Carroll clan, belongs to the most haunted castles in the world. The present owners, Sean Ryan and his ... read more
Lismore Castle is 1795 the Irish residence of the Dukes of Devonshire. Today the gardens and the art gallery in the west wing are open to the public in summer. Certain ... read more
Malahide Castle has been the home of the Talbot family from 1185 until 1975 when it was sold to the state. The furnished castle and grounds are open to the public. 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
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
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
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
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
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