Wilton Castle, dating back to 1247, has been completely restored by the present owner, Sean Windsor, after it had been burnt down by arsonists in 1923. The castle is a ... 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
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
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
MoLI – Museum of Literature Ireland, opened in 2019, is a museum of literature for the world's greatest story tellers and is dedicated to the country's rich ... 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Dublin Castle's present building dates mainly from the 18th century and has been the seat of the English, British and Irish governments. It is used for state ... 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
Brigit's Garden, founded by Brigit's Garden, is a contemporary garden, intended as a contribution to a new environmental awareness, a place where people can ... 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
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
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
