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List of approved

buildings/gardens open to

the public under

Section 482 Taxes

Consolidation Act, 1997

2013

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Carlow

Borris House,

Borris, Co Carlow

Morgan Kavanagh

Tel: 087-2454791

www.borrishouse.com

Open: Jan 12-13, 19-20, 26- 27, Feb 2-3, Apr 3-4, 9-11, May 2, 5, 9, 12, 16, 19, 23,

26, June 2, 6, 8-9, 13, 16, 20, 23, 27, 30, July 4, 7,11, 14, 18, 21, 25, 28,

Aug 1, 3-4, 8, 11, 15, 17-25, Sept 1,5, 8, 12, 15, 19, 22, Dec 14-15, 1pm-5pm

Fee: Adult €10, OAP/Student €8, Child (under 16 free) if accompanied

Dunleckney Manor

Bagenalstown, Co. Carlow

Helen Sheane

Tel: 087-0659215

Open: Jan 15-21, Mar 2-8, Apr 12-17, May 3-12, 27-31, June 3, 13-17, July 4-8, 25-

29, Aug 16-25,1pm-5pm

Fee: Free (all donations to Co Carlow hospice accepted)

Garryhill House

Garryhill, Bagenalstown,

Co Carlow

Laurence D’arcy

Tel: 087-7994734

Open: Jan 7-11, 21-25, Feb 18-22, Mar 4-8, May 1-3,13-19, June 10-14, 24-27, Aug

17- 25, 31, Sept 1-5, 23-26, 28-29, 9am-1pm

Fee: Adult €7, Students/OAP/ Child €3.50

Huntington Castle

Clonegal, Co Carlow

Postal address: Huntington Castle, Enniscorthy, Co Wexford

Alexander Durdin Robertson

Tel: 053-9377160,

www.huntingtoncastle.com

Open: March 29- 31, Apr 1,

May 4-5, 11-12, 18-19, 25-26, June 1-30, July 1-31, Aug 1-31, Sept 1, 7-8, 14-15, 21-

22, 28-29, 2pm-6pm, Oct 19-20, 25-31, 4pm-9.30pm

Fee: House/ Garden, Adult €8, OAP/Student €6, Child €4, (Family tickets and

discount available, 2 adults and 3 children €20)

The Old Rectory Lorum

Kilgreaney, Bagenalstown, Co Carlow

Bobbie Smith

Tel:059-9775282,

www.lorum.com

(Guest House)

Open: Mar 1- November 30

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Cavan

Corravahan House & Gardens Corravahan, Drung, Ballyhaise, Co. Cavan

Ian Elliott

Tel: 087-9772224

www.corravahan.com

Open: Jan 6-30, Feb 3-6, Sun – Wed, July 22-24, 28-31, Aug 6-7,11-14,17-25, Sept 1-

4, 8-11,15-18, 22-25, 29-30, 1.30pm-5.30pm

Fee: Adult €5, OAP/Student/Child/ Concessions €3,

Clare

Deerpark House

Deerpark, Bunratty, Newmarket-on- Fergus, Co. Clare

Lisa Molloy

Tel: 087-6849830,

Open: May 1-June 10, Mon- Sat, Aug 17-26, Sept 4- 30, 2pm-6pm

Fee: Adult €6, OAP/Student /Child €3

Gregan Castle

Ballyvaughan, Co. Clare

Brian Hussey

Tel: 065-7077233

www.ihh.ie/search

Open: June 1-30 July 1- 15, Aug 17-25, Nov 1-15, daily, 9am-1pm

Fee: Adult/Child/OAP €4

Loughnane’s

Main Street, Feakle, Co. Clare

Billy Loughnane

Tel: 086-2565012

www.eastclarehostels.com

Open: June 1-Aug 31, Wed-Sun, 2pm-6pm

Fee: Free

Mount Vernon

Flaggy Shore, New Quay, The Burren, Co. Clare

Mark Helmore

Tel: 065-7078126

www.mountvernon.ie

(Guest House)

Open: April 1-Oct 31

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Toureen House

Spancilhill, Ennis, Co. Clare

Fiona McNamara

Tel: 086-8116371

www.fmcnamara@toureenestates.com

Open: July & Aug, daily, 1pm-5pm

Fee: Adult €5, Child/OAP/Student free

Cork

Ashton Grove

Ballingohig, Knockraha, Co Cork

Gerald & Aislinn Mc Greal

Tel: 087-2400831

Open: Mar 16-21, 25-28, Apr 8-11, 15-18, May 1-2, 4-9, 11-16, 20-21, 27-30,

June 4-6, 10-13, 15-20, Aug 17-25, 8am-12 noon

Fee: Adult €6, OAP/Child/Student €3

Bantry House & Garden Bantry, Co. Cork

Sophie Shelswell-White

Tel: 027-50047

www.bantryhouse.com

Open: Mar 29-31, Apr 1-5, 7-12, 14-19, 21-26, 28-30, May 1-3, 5-10, 12-17, 19-24,

26-31, June 2-7, 9-14, 16-21, 23-28, 30, July 1-5, 7-12,14-19, 21-26, 28-31, Aug 1-2,

4-9,11-30, Sept 1-6, 8-13, 15-20, 22-27, 29-30, Oct 1-4, 6-11, 13-18, 20-25, 27-28,

daily, 10am-5.30pm

Fee: Adult €11, OAP/Student €8, Child €3, Family €26, Garden €5

Blarney Castle & Rock Close

Blarney, Co. Cork

C. Colthurst

Tel: 021-4385252

www.blarneycastle.ie

Open: All year except Christmas Eve & Christmas Day, daily, Jan- Mar, Mon-Sat,

9am-sundown, Sun, 9am- 6 pm,

Apr-May, 9am-6pm, June-Aug, Mon-Sat, 9am-7pm, Sun, 9am-6pm,

Sept, Mon-Sat, 9am-6.30pm, Sun, 9am-6pm,

Oct, Daily 9am-6pm,

Nov-Dec, Daily, 9am- sundown,

Fee: Adult €12, OAP/Student €10, Child €5, Family & season pass holders

Blarney House & Gardens Blarney, Co. Cork

C. Colthurst/ L Murphy

Tel 021-4385252

www.blarneycastle.ie

Open: Mar 25-30, Apr 1-6, 8-13, 15-20, 22-27, 29-30, May 1-4, 6-11, 13-18, 20-25,

27-31, June 1, 3-8, 10-15, 17-22, 24-29, July 1-6, 8-13, 15-20, 22-27, 29-31, Aug 1-3,

5-10, 12-30, 2-6, 9-14, 16-21, 23-28, 30,10am -3pm,

Fee: Adult €5, OAP/Student €4, Child €2.50

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Burton Park

Churchtown, Mallow, Co. Cork

Rosemary Ryan-Purcell

Tel : 086-2784240

Open: May 1-June 30, Mon-Sat, (excluding church and bank holidays) Aug 17-25,

daily, 11am-3pm

Fee: Adult €9

Brideweir House

Conna,

Co Cork

Ronan Fox

Tel: 087-0523256

Open: April 1-30, May 1-31, June 1-30, Aug 17-25, Sept 1-30, Oct 1-31, 9am-1pm

Fee: Adult €8, OAP/Student/Child €5

Castlemartyr House

Castlemartyr, Co. Cork

Patsy Supple

Tel: 086-2313750

www.castlemartyrresort.ie

Open: All year 7.30am-00.30am,

Fee: Free

Creagh House

Main Street, Doneraile, Co. Cork

Michael O’Sullivan

Tel: 022-24433

www.creaghhouse.ie

(Guest House)

Open: May-Sept

Crosshaven House

Crosshaven, Co. Cork

Liam Whelan

Tel: 01-4628111. 01-4907237

www.crosshavenhouse.ie

Open: Feb 4-22, May 1-19, Aug 9-30, 2pm-6pm

Fee: Adult €5, OAP, €3, Child €4

Drishane Castle & Gardens

Drishanemore, Millstreet Town, Co Cork

Thomas Duggan

Tel: 087-2464878

www.millstreet.ie

Open: June 1-Dec 31, daily, 9am-5pm, (Jan -May, Mon-Sat, 9am-5pm by

appointment only)

Fee: Adult €5, OAP/Student free, Child free when accompanied by adult.

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Drishane House Castleownshend,

Co Cork

Thomas Somerville

Tel: 028-36126

www.drishane.com

Open: May 1-20, June 8-23, Aug 17-25, Oct 2-16, 11am-3pm

Fee: Adult €10, Student/OAP/Child €6, Children under 6 free

Dunboy Castle

Castletownbere, Co. Cork

Michael Humphreys

Tel: 01-6316000

Open: Apr 8-26, May 13-23, June 10-30, July 1-9, 9am-1pm

Fee: Adult €5, OAP/Student/Child free

Dún Na Séad Castle

Baltimore, Co. Cork

Bernadette McCarthy

Tel: 028-20735

Open: April 1- Sept 30, daily, 11am-6pm

Fee: Adult €4, Child under 12 free

Garrettstown House

Garrettstown, Kinsale, Co. Cork

Denis Mawe

Tel: 021-4778156

www.garrettstownhouse.com/history

Open: May 6-Sept 6, daily, 9am -9pm

Fee: Adult /OAP/ Student €2

Healy’s Cottage

Lisnacon, Kanturk

Co Cork

Edward Frampton

Tel: 085-8488175

Open: Jan 26-27, Feb 9-10, 23-24, Mar 2-3, 23-24, April 13-14, 27-28, May 4-6, 11-

12, 20-26, June 1-3, 8-9, 22-23, July 6-7, 20-21, Aug 2-5, 17-25, Sept 7-8, 20-22, Oct

5-6, Nov 9-10, 23-24, 2pm-6pm.

Fee: Adult €1.50, Child / Students / OAP €1

Kilcascan Castle

Ballineen, Co. Cork

Alison Bailey

Tel: 023- 8847200

www.kilcascan.utvinternet.com

Open: July 7-31, Aug 17-25, Sept 1-30 daily, 9.30am-1.30pm.

Fee: Free

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Kilshannig House

Rathcormac, Co. Cork

Elaine Merry

Tel: 025-36124, 087-2251334

Open: Feb 4, 6, 8, 11, 13, 15, 18, 20, 22, 25, 27,

Mar 4, 6, 8, 11, 13, 15, Apr 22, 24, 26,

May 13, 15, 17, 19-20, 22, 24, 29, 31,

June 5, 7, 10, 12, 14, 21-24, 26, 28,

July 1, 3, 5-8, 10, 12, 15, 17, 19,

Aug 12, 14, 16-19, 21, 23-25, 31, 10am-2pm

Fee: Adult €8, concession €5

4 Mulgrave Place,

Mulgrave Road,

Cork City

Trevor Leacy

Tel: 087-2808302

www.mulgraveplaceheritagebuilding.com

Open: May 1- Sept 30, Mon- Fri, week days 11am-4pm, Sat, 11am-3pm

Fee: Adult €4, OAP/Student/Child €2, Family €6

Riverstown House

Riverstown, Glanmire, Co. Cork

Denis/Rita Dooley

Tel: 021-4821205

Open: May 3 -4, 9-11, 16-18, 23-25, 30-31, June 1,6-8, 13-15, 20-22, 27-29,

July 4-6, 11-13,18-20, 25-27, Aug 1-3, 8-10, 16-25, 30-31, Sept 5-7, 12-14, 2pm-6pm

Fee: Adult €5, OAP €4, Student €3, Child free

Sea Court

Butlerstown

Bandon

Co Cork

Angela Wallis

www.facebook.com/seacourtcork

Tel: 086-8624392,

Open: June 17-30, July 1-31, Aug 1-4, 15-18 -25, daily, 9pm-1am

Fee: Adult €6, Child €3, OAP/Student €5

St. Fachna’s Cathedral

The Deanery, Rosscarbery, Co. Cork

The Very Revd Christopher Peters

Tel: 023-8848166

Open: Daily throughout the year, 10am-6pm,

Fee: Free

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St. John’s Priory

56 North Main Street, Youghal, Co. Cork

Joe Scanlon

Tel: 087-2568146

Open: May 1-4, 8-11, 15-18, 22-25, 29-31, June 1, 5-8, 12-15, 19-22, 26-29, July 3-6,

10-13, 17-20, 24-27, 31, Aug 1-3,7-10, 14-25, 28-31, Sept 4-7, 11-14, 18-21, 25-

28,12 noon - 5pm

Fee: Free

Woodford Bourne Warehouse

Sheares Street, Cork

Edward Nicholson

Tel: 021-4273000

www.woodfordbournewarehouse.com

Open: All year except Christmas Eve, Christmas Day & Good Friday, daily, 1pm-

11pm,

Fee: Free

Donegal

Cavanacor House

Ballindrait, Lifford, Co. Donegal

Joanna O’Kane

Tel: 074-9141143

www.cavanacorgallery.ie

Open: Feb 1-3, 5-10, 12-17, 19-23, May 1-12, 14-19, 21-26, 28-31, June 1-3, Aug 17-

25, 2pm-6pm

Fee: Adult €8, OAP/Student/Child €6

Oakfield Park

Oakfield Demesne

Raphoe, Co. Donegal

Lady Heather Robinson

Tel: 074-9173068

www.oakfieldpark.com

Open: May 1- Sept 1, Wed-Sun, Aug 1-5, 7-11,14-25, 27-31, Sept 1,12 noon-6pm,

open May, June, Aug bankholidays

Fee: Adult €5, Child/OAP/Student €3 (age 5-15) Weekend Family Ticket €20 for 2

adults + 2 children includes train ticket (Saturday & Sunday only)

Portnason House

Portnason, Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal

Madge Sharkey

071-9852016,

Open: Aug 12-31, Sept 11-30, Oct 1-4, 7-11, 14-18, 21-26, 9am –1pm

Fee: Adult €6, OAP/ Student/ Child €3,

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Salthill Garden

Mountcharles, Co. Donegal

Elizabeth Temple

Tel: 074-9735014

www.donegalgardens.com

Open: May 1 –2, 4, 6-9, 11, 13-16, 18, 20-23, 25, 27-30, June 1, 3-6, 8, 10-13, 15, 17-

20, 22, 24-27, 29, July 1-4, 6, 8-11, 13, 15-18, 20, 22-25, 27, 29-31, Aug 5-6, 12-29,

Sept 2-5, 9-12, 16-19, 23-26, 2pm-6pm

Fee: Adult/OAP €5, Child €2, Student €

Dublin City

Doheny & Nesbitt 4/5 Lower Baggot Street, Dublin 2

Niall Courtney

Tel: 01- 6762945

www.doheny&nesbitt.ie

Open: All year except Christmas Day, & Good Friday, Mon-Thurs 10.30am-11.30pm,

Fri-Sat, 10.30am -00.30am, Sun, 12.30pm-11.30pm

Fee: Free

Bewleys Café

78/79 Grafton Street, Dublin 2

Michael O’Sullivan

Tel: 01-8160684

www.bewleys.com

Open: All year, Mon- Wed, 8am-10pm, Thurs-Sat, 8am-11pm, Sun 9am-10pm, closed

Christmas day

Fee: Free

No 1 Beresford Place

Dublin1

Adrian Shanagher

Tel: 01-8134700

www.beresfordhotelifsc.com

Open July & August, 2pm-6pm

Fee Free

25 Fitzwilliam Street Upper

Dublin 2

Colm Regan

Tel: 087-2319459

Open: Jan-April, July, Oct - Dec, Mondays only, 9am-1pm,

May, June, Sept, Mon, Thurs & Sat, Aug 5, 12, 17-25, 9am-1pm,

Fee: €4

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12 Henrietta Street

Dublin 1

Ian Lumley

Tel: 01-8734964

Open: All Year, 10am-6pm (House open to educational, arts, cultural, heritage and

other groups)

Fee: Free

81 North King Street Smithfield, Dublin 7

James Kelly

Tel: 086-8597275

Open: Jan- Dec, Mon- Fri, 9am-5pm, Sat, 9am-1pm, (Closed St Patrick’s Day,

Easter Sunday, Easter Monday, Halloween, Christmas Day, St Stephens Day and

public holidays)

Fee: Free

The Odeon (Formerly the Old Harcourt Street Railway Station)

57 Harcourt Street, Dublin 2

Paul Keaveny

Tel: 01-6727690

www.odeon.ie

Open: All year except Dec 24-30, Jan 1-2, Good Friday, Easter Monday & Bank

Holidays, daily, 4pm-12 midnight

Fee: Free

Powerscourt Townhouse Centre

59 South William Street, Dublin 2

Mary Larkin

Tel: 01-6717000

www.powerscourtcentre.com

Open: All year except New Years Day, Christmas Day, St. Stephen’s Day, Good

Friday, Easter Sunday, Easter Monday & Bank Holidays, Mon-Wed and Fri 10am-

6pm, Thurs, 10am-8pm, Sat 9am-6pm, Sundays, 12noon-6pm

Fee: Free

10 South Frederick Street

Dublin 2

Joe Hogan

Tel: 087-2430334,

Open: Jan 7-10, 13-17, 20-24, 27-31, Feb 3, May 1-2, 5-9, 12-16, June 2-6, 9-13, 16-

20, 23-26, Aug 17-25, 5.30pm-9.30pm

Fee: Free

St George’s Church

Hardwicke Place, Temple St, Dublin 1

Eugene O’ Connor

Tel: 046-9024902

Open: May 4-6, 11-12, 18-19, 25-26, 31, June 1-3, 8-9, 15-16, 22-23, 29-30, July 6-

7, 13-14, 20-21, 27-28, Aug 3- 5, 10-11, 17-25, Sept 1, 7-8, 14-15, 21-22, 28-29, Oct

5-6, 12-13, 19-20, 26-27, 9am -1pm, Heritage Week, 9am- 4pm

Fee: Adult €7.50, OAP/Student/ Child €5,

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The Church

Junction of Mary’s Street, Jervis Street, Dublin 1

Ann French

Tel: 087-2245726

www.thechurch.ie

Open: All year except Christmas Day, Mon-Sun, 11am-11pm.

Fee: Free

Dublin

Colganstown House

Hazelhatch Road

Newcastle, Co. Dublin

Dr. Howard Savage Jones

Tel: 087-2206222

Open: April 8-14, May 13-24, June 10-16, Aug 12-25, Sept 23-30, Nov 20-30, Dec 1,

2pm-6pm

Fee: €10

Deepwell

Rock Hill, Blackrock, Co. Dublin

Breda Conway

www.deepwell.ie

Tel: 01- 2887407

Open: Jan 3-31, Feb 1, June 1-30, Aug 17-27, daily, 9am-1pm

Fee: Adult €7, Child /OAP/ Student €5

Fahanmura

2 Knocksina, Foxrock, Dublin 18

Philip Harvey

Tel: 01-2894414, 087-2463865

www.fahanmura.ie

Open: Jan 7-11, 14-18, May 5-19, June 9-14, 16-21,

Aug 4-9, 11-16, Sept 7-8, Nov 1-11, daily 9am-1pm

Fee: Adult €5, Student €2, OAP/Child free

Farm Complex

Toberburr Road

Killeek

St Margaret’s

Co Dublin

David Doran

Tel: 086-3821304

Open: Jan 1, 5-6, 12-13, 19-20, 26-27, 12 noon – 4pm, Feb 4-6, 11-12, 18-19, 25-26,

June 1-3, 8-9, 15-16, July 13-14, 20-21, 27-28, August 3-5, 17-25,

Sept 14-15, 21-22, 28-29, 2pm-6pm, Oct 6,13, 20, 26-28, Dec1, 7-8, 14-15, 12noon-

4pm

Fee: Adult €5, Student/OAP/Child €3

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“Geragh” (Scott House)

Sandycove Point, Sandycove, Co. Dublin

Gráinne Casey

Tel: 01-2804884

Open: May 7-31, Aug 17-31, Nov 4-8, 11-15, 18-22, Dec 9-13, 2pm-6pm

Fee: Adult €3, OAP/Student €1, Child free

Kilbogget House

Shrewsbury Wood, Cabinteely, Dublin 18

Siobhan & Derek Philips

Tel: 086-3141671, 087-2610907

Open: Jan 1-6, 8-9, 12-13, 15-16, 19-20, 26-27,

Feb 2-3, 9-10, May 4-5, 11-12, 18-19, 25-26, June 8-9, 15-16, 22-23, 29-30, July 6-7,

13-14, 20-21, 27-28, Aug 17-25, Sept 7-8, 14-15, 21-22, 28-29, 9am-1pm, January

2pm-6pm

Fee: Free

Knocknagin House

Delvin Bridge, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin

Richard Berney

Tel: 01-8414560

Open: June 28-Aug 26 daily, 9am-1pm

Fee: Adult/Child/OAP/Student €5

The Old Glebe

Main Street, Newcastle, Co. Dublin

Hugh F. Kerins , Martin Connelly

Tel: 01-4589368, 087-2588356, and 087-6686996

Open: May 1- June 30, Mon-Sat, Sept 1-30, Mon-Fri, 10am-2pm

Open during Heritage Week – August 17-25

Fee: Adult €5, OAP €3, Student €3 for over 18yrs, Child & Heritage Week free

Martello Tower,

Portrane,

Co Dublin

Terry Prone

Tel: 01-6680280

Open: March 9-10, 16-17, 23-24, 30-31, April 6-7, 13-14, 20-21, 27-28, May 4-5, 11-

12, 18-19, 25-26, June 1-2, 8-9, 15-16, 22-23, 29-30, July 6-7, 13-14, 20-21, 27-28,

Aug 3-4, 10-11, 17-25, 31, Sept 1, 7-8, 14-15, 21-22, 28-29, 9am-1pm

Fee: Adult €5, Student €4, OAP €1

Meander Westminister Road, Foxrock

Dublin 18,

Gabrielle O ‘Herlihy,

Tel: 087-9849158

Open: Jan 7-31, May 2-5, 9-12, 16-19, Aug 17-25, Sept 2-8, 12-22, 26-30, 9am-1pm

Fee: Adults €5, Child /OAP/ Student €2

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Primrose Hill

Very Top of Primrose Lane, Lucan, Co. Dublin

Robin Hall

Tel: 01-6280373

Open: Feb 1-28, June 7-30, July1-31, Aug 17-25, daily, 2pm-6pm

Fee: Adult/OAP/Student €6, Child free

St. George’s

St. George’s Avenue, Killiney, Co. Dublin

Robert McQuillan

Tel: 087-2567718

Open: July 1-31 Aug 1- 31, daily, 9am-1pm

Fee: Adult €5, OAP/Student/Child €3.50

Tibradden House,

Mutton Lane,

Rathfarnhan

Dublin 16

Selina Guinness

Tel: 01-4957483

www.selinaguinness.com

Open: Jan 7, 11, 14,18, 21, 25, 28, Feb 1, 4, 8, 15, 18, 22, Mar 4, 11, Apr 8, 15, 22,

29, May 10, 17-19, 24-26, June 5-10, 18-30, Aug 10-25, 2pm-6pm

Fee: Adult €6, OAP€5, Student €3, Child free

Galway

Ballinderry Park Kilconnell, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway

George Gossip

Tel: 090-9686796

www.ballinderrypark.com

(Guest House)

Open: April 1- Oct 1 (other times by arrangement)

The Bridge Mills

O’Brien’s Bridge, Galway

Frank Heneghan

Tel: 091-530530

Open: All year, closed Dec 24-30, 10.30am-8pm

Fee: Free

Castle Ellen House

Athenry, Co. Galway

Míceál Keaney

Tel: 087-2747692

www.castleellen.com

Open: June 2-6, 9-13, 16-20, 23-27, 30, July 1-4, 7-11, 14-18, 21-25, 28-31, Aug 1,4-

8,11-16,18-29, 12noon-4pm

Fee: Free

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Claregalway Castle

Claregalway, Co. Galway

Mike Herwood

Tel: 091-799666

www.claregalwaycastle.com

Open: June 1-5, 8-12, 15-19, 22-26, July 6-10, 13-17, 20-24, 27-31, Aug 1-31, Sept 1-

4, 7-11, 14-18, 21-25, 28-30, 11.30am - 4.30pm

Fee: Adult/ OAP €5, Student €3, Child €2

Lisdonagh House

Caherlistrane, Co. Galway

John Cooke

Tel: 093-31163

www.lisdonagh.com

(Guest House)

Open: May 1-Oct 31

Fee: €5

The Grammer School

College Road, Galway

Terry Fahy

www.yeatscollege.ie

Tel: 091-533500

Open: Jan1-4, 7-11, 14-18, 21-25, 28-31, Feb 1, 4-8, 11-15, 18-22, 25-28, Mar 1, 4-8,

11-15, 18-22, 25-29, Apr 1-5, 8-12, 15-19, 22-26, 29-30, May 4-5, 11-12, 18-19, 25-

26, June 8-9, 15-21, 24-28, July 1-5, 8-12,15-19, 22-26, 29-31, Aug 5-9, 17-25,

Sept 2-6, 9-13,16-20, 23-27, 30, Oct 1-4, 7-11,14-18, 21-25, 28-31, Nov 1, 4-8,11-

15,18-22, 25-29, Dec 2-6, 9-13, 16-20, 23-27, 30-31, Jan- Apr, Sept- Dec & Heritage

Week, 9am-6pm, May, June, July, Aug, 4-9, 9am-1pm

Fee Adult €5, Student €5, Child free (under 12)

Oranmore Castle

Oranmore, Co. Galway

Leonie Finn

www.orammorecastle.com

Tel: 091-794256

Open: June 1-2, 4-9,11-16,18-23, 25-30, July 2-7, 9- 14, 16-21, 23-28, 30-31,

Aug 1-4, 6-11,13-25, 10am-2pm

Fee: Adult €6, OAP/Student €5, Child €3

Quarrymount House

Quarrymount, Milltown, Tuam, Co. Galway

Billy Costello

Tel: 086-2411967

Open: June, July, Aug, Mon – Sat, 9am-1 pm

Fee: Adult €5, OAP/Student/Child free

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Signal Tower & Lighthouse

Eochaill, Inis Mór, Aran Islands, Co. Galway

Michael Mullen

Tel: 087-2470400

www.aranislands.ie

Open: May - Oct, 9am-5pm.

Fee: €2.50, Child €1.50, Family €5, Group rates depending on numbers

Woodville House Dovecote & Walls of Walled Garden

Craughwell

Co Galway

Margarita Donoghue

Tel: 091-840986,

www.woodvillewalledgarden.com

Open: April 1- Aug 31, Wed – Sun, Open Heritage Aug 17-25, Apr, May, 11am-5pm

June, July, Aug 11am-5.30pm

Fee: €5

Kerry

Arabella House

Ballymacelligott, Tralee, Co. Kerry

Muriel Soden

Tel: 066-7137611

Open: May 1-31, June 1-20, Aug 17-25, daily, 10am-2pm

Fee: Adult €5, OAP/Student/Child €2

Ballyseede Castle

Ballyseede, Tralee, Co. Kerry

Marnie Corscadden

Tel: 066-7125799

www.ballyseedecastle.com

Open: Jan 1-6, March 6- Dec 21, all times

Fee: Free

Dromore Castle Greenane, Kenmare, Killarney, Co. Kerry

Kevin O’Callaghan

Tel: 064-6682005, 087-1345571

Open: Aug1- 31, Sept 1-30, Oct 1-15, 2pm-6pm

Fee: Adult/ Child/Student €4, OAP €2

Derreen Gardens Lauragh, Tuosist, Kenmare, Co. Kerry

Jackie Ward

Tel: 064-6683588

Open: All year, 10am-6pm

Fee: Adult /OAP /Student € 7 Child €3

Family 2 adults & Children €20

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Tarbert House

Tarbert, Co. Kerry

Ursula Leslie

Tel: 068-36198

Open: May 13- Aug 29, Mon- Sat, 10am-2pm, Aug 10am-12 noon, 2pm-4pm

Fee: Adult/OAP/Student €5, & Child free

Kildare

Blackhall Castle

Calverstown, Kilcullen

Co Kildare

Jeffrey White

Tel: 045-485244

Open: May 1-31, Aug 17-25, Sept 1-15, Dec1-20, 2pm-6pm

Fee: Free

Carton House

Carton Estate, Maynooth, Co. Kildare

Margaret Cleary

Tel: 01-5052055

www.cartonhouse.com

Open: All year, 1pm-4pm

Fee: Free

Celbridge Lodge

Celbridge, Co. Kildare

Henry McDowell

Tel: 01-6288347

Open: May, Aug, daily, 9am-1pm

Fee: Adult €5, OAP/Student €3, Child free

Coolcarrigan House & Gardens Coolcarrigan, Coill Dubh, Naas, Co. Kildare

Robert Wilson-Wright

Tel: 045-863527

www.coolcarrigan.ie

Open: Feb 25-28, April 22-26, Aug 1-9,17-31, Sept 1-9, 22-30, Oct 1-4, 7-11,

9am-1pm

Fee: Adult €8, OAP/Student €5, Child free

Farmersvale House

Badgerhill, Kill, Co. Kildare

Patricia Orr

Tel: 086-2552661

Open: Jan 12-31, May 1- 24, Aug 10-25

9.30am-1.30pm

Fee: Adult €5, OAP/Student/Child €3 (Irish Georgian Society members free)

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Griesemount

Ballitore, Co. Kildare

Carolyn Ashe

Tel: 086- 8308676

(Guest House)

Open: Jan –Dec

Harristown House

Brannockstown, Co. Kildare

Noëlla Beaumont

Tel: 045-483614

www.harristownhouse.com

Open: Jan 14-15, 17-18, 21-22, 24-25, 28-29, 31, Feb 1, 4-5, 7-8, 11-12,18-19, 21-22,

May 2-7, 9-14, 16-21, 23-24, Aug 17-25, Sept 2-3, 5-6, 9-10, 12-13,16-17,19-20,

10am –2pm

Fee: Adult/OAP/Student €6, Child €3

Kildrought House

Celbridge Village, Co. Kildare

June Stuart

Tel: 01-6271206, 087-6168651

Open: Jan 15-31, Feb 1, April 29-30, May 1- 23, Aug 12-28,

daily, 10am-2pm

Fee: Adult €6, OAP/Student/Child €3, €1 per head for school groups

Larch Hill

Kilcock, Co Kildare

Michael De Las Casas

Tel: 01-6287354

Open: May 1-3, 6-10, 13-31, June 1-14, 17-21, 24-28,

Aug 17-25, 31,10am-2pm

Fee: Adult OAP/Student €7.50, Child €5.50 (under 4 free), Group €6- €6.50

Leixlip Castle

Leixlip, Co. Kildare

Desmond Guinness

Tel: 01-6244430

Open: Mar 4-8, 11-15, 19-22, 25-28, May 1-3, 7-24, 27-31, Aug 17-25, Sept 12-18,

9am-1pm

Fee: Adult €8, OAP/Student/Child €4

Moone Abbey House & Tower

Moone Abbey, Moone, Co. Kildare

Countess Jenifer Matuschka

Tel: 087-6900138

Open: May 1-31, 12noon-4pm, Aug 17-25, 10am-4pm, Sept 1-30 daily, 12noon-4pm

Fee: Adult €6, OAP/Student/Child €3

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Moyglare Glebe

Maynooth, Co. Kildare

Martin Hayden

Tel: 01-8722238

Open: Jan 28- 31, Feb 1, 4-8, 25-28, Mar 1, 4-8, May 1-3, 7-28, June 10-14, 17,

Aug 17-25, Mon- Fri 9.30am -1.30pm, Sat-Sun, 8.30am-12.30pm

Fee: Adult €6, OAP/Child €3

Steam Museum Lodge Park Heritage Centre Lodge Park, Straffan, Co. Kildare

Robert C. Guinness

Tel: 01-6288412

www.steam-museum.ie

Open: June 5-9, 12-16,19-23, 26-30, July 3-7, 10-14, 17- 21, 24-28, 31, Aug 1-4, 7-

11, 14-25, 28-31, 2pm-6pm, May & Sept by arrangement in advance,

Fee: Adult €7.50, OAP/Child/Student €5, Horticultural & Technical Students free

Kilkenny

Aylwardstown House

Glenmore, Co. Kilkenny

Nicholas & Mary Gough Kelly

Tel: 051-880464, 087-2567866

Open: Aug & Sept, daily, 10am-5pm

Fee: Adult €5, OAP/Student €2, Child free

Ballybur Castle

Ballybur Upper, Cuffesgrange, Co. Kilkenny

Frank Gray

Tel: 056-7729107

www.ballyburcastle.com

Open: May 1 -31, Aug 1-31, daily, 2pm-6pm,

Fee: Adult €4.50, OAP/Student free, Child free if accompanied by adult

Ballysallagh House

Johnswell, Co. Kilkenny

Kieran White, Geralyn White

Tel: 087-2906621, 086-2322105, 056-7759842

Open: Feb 1-20, July 17-31, Aug 1-25,daily, 9am-1pm

Fee: Adult €5, OAP/Student/Child €2.50

Former Bank of Ireland Building

T/A ‘Left Bank’

The Parade, Kilkenny, Co Kilkenny

Gerard Byrne

Tel: 056-7750016

www.leftbank.ie

Open: All year except Good Fri & Christmas Day, Mon-Thurs, 12noon -11.30pm,

Fri - Sat, 12 noon-00.30am, Sun 12.30pm –11pm

Fee: Free

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Kilfane Glen & Waterfall

Kilfane, Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny

Susan Mosse

Tel: 056-7727105

www.kilfane.com

Open: July & Aug, 11am-6pm

Fee: Adult €7, OAP/Student €6.50, Child €6, Family €20.

Kilkenny Design Centre Castle Yard, Kilkenny

Kathleen Moran

Tel: 056-7722118

www.kilkennydesign.com

Open: All Year, except Christmas Day, St Stephens Day, & New Years Day, 10am-

7pm,

Fee: Free

Shankill Castle

Paulstown, Co Kilkenny

Geoffrey Cope,

Tel: 059-9726145

Open: Feb 1-28, 12 noon – 6pm, July 1-31, Aug 1-31, 2pm-6pm, Oct 14-31, Nov 1-4,

Dec 6-8, 13-15, 20-22, 10am-10pm

Fee: Castle: Adult €10, Child/OAP/ Student €9, Garden: Adult €5, Child /OAP/

Student €4.50, Heritage Week free- Aug 17-25

Tybroughney Castle

Piltown, Co. Kilkenny

Louis Dowley

Tel: 087-2313106

Open: June1, 3-8, 10-15, 17-22, 24-29, July 1-6, 8-13, 15-20, 22-27, 29-31, Aug 1-31,

2pm-6pm

Fee: Adult €4, Student/ Child/OAP €2,

Upper Court Manor Freshford, Co. Kilkenny

Denis Cahalane

Tel: 061-490510, 061-490511, 087-2988397

Open: All Year except Bank holidays, Mon - Fri, 10am -3pm, Sat - Sun, 11am-6pm

Fee: Adult €15, Child, €5, OAP/Student free

Laois

Ballaghmore Castle

Borris in Ossory

Co. Laois

Grace Pym

Tel: 0505-21453

www.castleballaghmore.com

Open: All year, 10am-6pm

Fee: Adult €5, Student/Child/OAP €3

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Old Garda RIC Barracks

Main Street

Ballylinan, Athy,

Co Laois

John Clooney

Tel: 087-9910282

Open: June 10-30, July 1-31, Aug 17-25, 8.30am-12.30pm,

Fee: Adults €5, Child €2

Stradbally Hall

Stradbally, Co. Laois

Thomas Cosby

Tel:086-8519272

www.stradballyhall.ie

Open: May 1-31, Aug 17-25, Oct 1-20, 9am-1pm

Fee Adult €10, Child/OAP/Student €5

Leitrim

Lough Rynn House,

Mohill,

Co Leitrim

Tom Conachy

Tel: 01-8855902

www.loughrynncastlehotel.com

Open: All year, except Good Friday, 9am-9pm

Fee: Free

Manorhamilton Castle (Ruin)

Castle St, Manorhamilton, Co Leitrim

Anthony Daly

Tel : 086-2502593

www.manorhamiltoncastle.ie

Open: June 1-Aug 31, 1pm-5pm

Fee: Adult/Child/OAP/Student €3, Heritage Week free

The Station House

Brokagh Lower

Glenfarne, Co Leitrim

Frank and Ann White

Tel: 087-2520346

Open: Aug 1- Sept 30 daily, Mon- Fri, 6pm –10pm, Sat & Sun and Bank Holidays

9am-1pm

Fee: Free

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Limerick

Ash Hill

Kilmallock, Co. Limerick

Simon Johnson

Tel: 086-3057840

www.ashhill.com

(Guest House)

Open: Jan- Dec (except Christmas)

Ballinvirick House

Cappagh, Askeaton, Co. Limerick

Kate Fleming

Tel: 087-2559216

www.ballinvirick.ie

Open: May 1-June 30, Aug 17-25, daily, 10am-2pm

Fee: Adult €5, OAP/ Child/ Student €2.50

Barringtons Hospital

George’s Quay, Limerick

Denis Cahalane

Tel: 061-490510, 087-2988397

www.bhl.ie

Open: Jan –Dec except Bank Holiday’s and Sundays, daily, Mon- Fri 8am-8pm,

Sat 11am-3pm,

Open Heritage week 17-25 August

Fee: Free

Fanningstown Castle Fanningstown, Patrickswell, Co. Limerick

Mary Normoyle

Tel: 061-395989

www.fanningstowncastle.com

Open: Jan 7-26, Aug 22-31, Sept 1-30, daily, 9.30am-1.30pm

Fee: Adult €6, OAP/Student/Child €3, Family 2 adults & 2 children €12

Glebe House Tullybrackey, Bruff, Co Limerick

Catherine Hayes & Colum Mc Carthy

Tel: 086-3833326, 087-6487556

Open: Jan 7- 31, Feb 1, May 6-31, Aug 12-25, Mon-Fri, 5pm- 9pm, Sat- Sun 9am-

1pm.

Fee: Free

Glenville House

Glenville, Ardagh, Co. Limerick

Owen O’Neill

Tel: 086-2541435

Open: April 3 –30, May 1-15, Tue – Sat, Aug 17- 25, daily, Sept 3-28, Tue – Sat

9.30am-1.30pm

Fee: Adult €5, Student, €3, OAP/ Child free

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Kilpeacon House

Crecora, Co. Limerick

Dawn Keane

Tel: 087-2267199

Open: July 1-31, August 1-29, 12 noon -4pm

Fee: Free

Mount Trenchard House and Garden

Foynes, Co Limerick

Frieda Keane Carmody

Tel: 087-2220692, 061-376349

www.mounttrenchard.ie

Open: June 24 -Aug 25. 9am-1pm

Fee: Adult €8, Student /OAP/Groups €4

The Old Rectory

Ballywilliam, Rathkeale, Co. Limerick

John Roche

Tel: 087-8269123

Open: May 4-5,11-12,18-19, 25-26, June 1-2, 8-9, 15-16, 22-23, 29-30, July 6-7, 13-

14, 20-21, 27-28, Aug 3-4, 10-11, 17-25, 31, Sept 1, 7-8, 14-15, 21-22, 28-29, Oct 5-

6,12-13,19-20,26-27, Nov 2-3,9-10,16-17,23-24,30,10am-2pm

Fee: Adult €8, Child/OAP/Student €3

Longford

Moorhill House

Castlenugent, Lisryan, Co Longford

Michael O Donnell

Tel: 047-81952

Open: Aug 1- Sept 29, 9.30am -1.30pm

Fee: Adult/OAP/ Student/ Child €8

Louth

Barmeath Castle

Dunleer, Drogheda, Co. Louth

Bryan Bellew

Tel: 041-6851205

www.barmeathcastle.com

Open: May 1- 31, June 1-9, Aug 17- 25, Oct 1-20, 9am-1pm

Fee: House-Adult /OAP/Student €5 Child free, Garden- Adult /OAP/Student €5

Child free

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Beaulieu House & Gardens

Drogheda, Co. Louth

Cara Brock

Tel: 041-9838557

www.beaulieu.ie

Open: May 1-3, 6-10, 13-17, 20-24, 27-31, June 3-7, 10-14, 17-21, 24-28, July 1-31,

Aug 1-31, Sept 2-6, weekdays 11am-5pm, weekends 1pm-5pm

Fee: House/Garden/Museum: Adult/OAP/Student €15

House/ Garden: Adult/OAP/Student €10, Museum €5, Child free

Killineer House & Garden

Drogheda, Co. Louth

Charles & Eithne Carroll

Tel: 041-9838563, 086-2323783

www.killineerhouse.ie

Open: Feb 1-20, March 13-31, May 14-31, June1- 11, Aug 16-25, 9am-1pm

Fee: House: Adult €4, OAP/Student/Child €2,

Garden: Adult €6, OAP/Student/Child €3,

Knockabbey Castle & Gardens

Louth, Co. Louth

Cyril O Brien

Tel: 086-2572803

Open: Jan 7-9, Feb 7-9, Mar 7-9, April 7-9, May 7-15, June 7-15, July 7-15, Aug 17-

25, Sept 7-15, Oct 7-9, Nov 7-9, Dec 7-9, 11am-4pm

Fee: Adult €5, Child €3 OAP/Student Group rates available

Rokeby Hall

Grangebellew,

Co Louth

Jeff & Jean Young

Tel: 086-8644228

Open: May 1-4, 6-11, 13-18, 20-25, 27-31, Aug 17-25, Sept 2-7, 9-14, 16-21, 23-28,

30, 10am-2pm.

Fee: Adults €5, Student /OAP €3, Child free

Mayo

Brookhill House

Brookhill, Claremorris, Co. Mayo

John or Patricia Noone

Tel: 094-9371348

Open: Jan 7-20, Apr 8-14, July 16-31, Aug 1-31, daily, 2pm-6pm

Fee: Adult €6, OAP/Student €3 Child free with parents

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Enniscoe House & Gardens

Castlehill, Ballina, Co. Mayo

Susan Kellett

Tel: 096-31112

www.enniscoe.com

(Guest House)

Open: April 1-Oct 31

Garden

Open: April 1-Oct 31, weekdays 10am-5.30pm, weekends 1.30pm-5.30pm

Fee: Adult €6, OAP/Student €5, Child €2

Old Coastguard Station

Rosmoney, Westport, Co. Mayo

James Cahill

Tel: 094-9025500

www.jamescahill.com/coastguardstation.html

Open: July 1- Sept 10, closed Mondays, 11am-5pm

Fee: €1

Partry House

Partry, Claremorris, Co. Mayo

Lorraine O’Donoghue

Tel: 094-9543004

www.partryhouse.com

Open: Jan 6-7, 13-14, 20-21, 27-28, Feb 3-4, 10-11, 17-18, 24-25,

Mar 3-4, 10-11, 17-18, Apr 7-8, 14-15, 21-22, 28-29, May 5-6, 12-13, 19-20, 26-27,

June 2-4, 9-11, 16-18, 23-25, July 7-8, 14-15, 21-22, 28-29, Aug 4-6, 11-13, 17-26,

2pm-6pm

Fee: Adult €6, OAP/Student/Child €4

Prizon House

Prizon North,Balla,

Co Mayo

Tom O’ Connor & Saskia Parker

Tel: 087-2110330, 0879032133

Open: Jan 8-9, 15-16, 22-23, 29-30, Feb 5-6,12-13,19-20, 26-27,

Mar 4-5, 11-12, 18-19, 25-26, Apr 1-2, 15-16, 29-30, May 20-21, 28-29,

June 3-5,10-12, 17-19, 24-26, July 1-3, 8-10, 22-24, 29-31, Aug 5-6,12-13,17-25,

Sept 1, 7-8, 14-15, 21-22, 28-29,

2pm-6pm

Fee: Adult €6, OAP/Student €3, Child free

Meath

Ardbraccan House

Ardbraccan, Navan, Co. Meath

David P. Maher

Tel: 046-9074800,

Open: May 1-31, June 1-30, July 1-20, Mon-Sat, Aug 17-25, daily 9am-1pm

Fee: Adult €5, OAP/Student/Child €3

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Balrath House

Balrath, Kentstown, Navan, Co. Meath

Ray O’Brien, Frances McCabe O’Brien

Tel: 041-9825749

www.balrathcourtyard.com

Open: May 8-31, June 5-30, Aug 17-31, daily, 9am-1pm

Fee: Adult €6, OAP/Student/Child €3

Balrath Windmill

Balrath, Navan, Co Meath

Derek Madden

Tel: 086-8151023

Open: July 1-31, Aug 1-29, 9am-1pm,

Fee: Adult €6, Child / OAP/ Student €4

Beau Parc House Beau Parc, Navan, Co. Meath

Emer Mooney

Tel: 041-9824207

Open: Mar 1-20, May 1- 31, Aug 17-25, daily, 10am-2pm

Fee: Adult €7, OAP/Student/Child €5

Bellinter House

Navan Co Meath

Jay Bourke,

www.bellinterhouse.com

Tel: 086-2428054

Open: All year, 12 noon-4pm

Fee: Free

Dardistown Castle

Dardistown, Julianstown, Co. Meath

Lizanne Allen

Tel: 087-2774271

www.dardistowncastle.ie

Open: Jan 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26, Feb 2, 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, Apr 4, 6, 11, 13, 18,

May 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25, 30, June 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29, Aug 1, 3, 8,10,

15, 17-25, 29-31, Sept 5,7, 12, 14, 19, 21, 26, 28, 10am-2pm

Fee: Adult €6, OAP/ Student / Child €3, (All proceeds to the Irish Cancer Society)

Dunsany Castle

Dunsany, Co. Meath

Lady Dunsany

Tel: 046-9025169

www.dunsany.com

Open: May 1- Sept 30, daily 10am - 4.30pm,

Fee: Adult €20 / €15, Student €10/€5 OAP €10, Child free

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Gravelmount House

Castletown, Kilpatrick, Navan, Co. Meath

Brian & Eunice McKenna

Tel: 046-9011320

Open: Jan 10-12, 14-19, 21-26, 28-31, May 1-31, June1, 3-8,10-12,-12,

Aug 17-25,excluding Bank Holidays, 9am-1pm

Fee: Adult €6, OAP/Student/Child €3

Hamwood House

Dunboyne, Co. Meath

Anne Hamilton

Tel: 01-8255210

Open: April 1- July31, Aug 17-25, 2pm-6pm

Fee: House/Garden: Adult /OAP/Student €5, Child free, Groups by arrangement

Loughcrew House

Loughcrew, Old Castle, Co. Meath

Brónagh Mc Guinness

Tel: 049-8541356

(Guest House)

www.loughcrew.com

Open: All Year

Garden: All year except 1st Jan, 24

th 25

th & 31

st Dec, Mar 17 - Oct 31, 9.30am -5pm,

Jan –Feb, Mar1-16, 12 noon-4pm, Nov- Dec 9.30-4pm

Fee: Adult €6, OAP/Student €5 Child €3, Family 2+2 €60 for season,

Single season €40, Heritage Week free

Slane Castle

Slane, Co. Meath

Rhonda De Paor

Tel: 041-9820643

www.slanecastle.ie

Open: May 19-23, 26-30, June 2-6, 9-12, 17-20, 23-27, 30,

July 1-4, 7-11, 14-18, 21-25, 28-31, Aug 1, 4-8, 11-15, 17-29, 12noon-5pm

Fee: Adult €7, OAP/Student/Child €5, Concession for groups

St.Mary’s Abbey

High Street, Trim, Co. Meath

Peter Higgins

Tel: 087-2057176

Open: April 15-19, 22-26, June 3-7, 10-14, July 1-7, Aug 17-25, 31, Sept 1, 7-8, 16-

21, 23-27, Oct 14-18, 21-25, 2pm-6pm

Fee: Adult €5, OAP/Student/Child €2

Tankardstown House

Tankardstown, Rathkenny, Navan, Co. Meath

Brian & Trish Conroy

Tel: 041-9824621, 087-2888925

www.tankardstown.ie

Open: May 1-31, June 1-30, July 1-14, Mon-Sat, Aug 17-25,daily, 9.30am-1.30pm

Fee: Adult €5, OAP/Student/Child €2.50

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Monaghan

Castle Leslie

Glaslough, Co. Monaghan

Rowena Parker

Tel: 047-88100

www.castleleslie.com

(Guest House)

Open: All year excluding Christmas Day & St Stephens Day

Hilton Park House

Clones, Co Monaghan

Fred Madden

Tel: 047-56007

www.hiltonpark.ie

(Guest House)

Open: Apr 1- Sept 30

Fee: Adult €7.50, OAP/ Student €5, Child free.

(All year for groups)

Mullan Village and Mill

Mullan, Emyvale, Co. Monaghan

Michael Treanor

Tel: 047-81135

www.mullanvillage.com

Open: Aug 1- Sept 30, daily, 2pm-6.30pm

Fee: €6

Offaly

Ballindoolin House & Garden

Edenderry, Co. Offaly

Esther Molony

Tel: 046-9731430

www.ballindoolin.com

Open: June 1- 2, 5-9, 12-16, 19-23, 26-30, July 3-7, 10-14, 17-21, 24-28, 31, Aug 1-4,

7-11, 14-25, 28-31, Sept 1, 12noon-6pm

Fee Adult €6, Child €5, House tours- adults and children €5

Ballybrittan Castle

Ballybrittan, Edenderry, Co. Offaly

Rosemarie

Tel: 087-2469802,

Open: Jan 5-6, 12-13, 19-20, 26-27, May 4-5, 11-12, 18-19, 25-26,

June 1-2, 8-9, 15-16, 22-23, 29-30, July 6-7, 13-14, 20-21, 27-28, Aug 17-25, 30,

Sept 1-8,11am-3pm, Nov 2-3, 9-10, 16-17, 23-24, 2pm-6pm

All other times by appointment

Fee: Free – except in case of large groups a fee of €5 p.p.

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Belmont Mills

Belmont, Birr

Co Offaly

Tom Dolan

Tel: 090-6457598, 086- 6078925

www.belmontmill.com

Open: April 14- July 6, Wed – Sun, Aug 21-25, 1pm-5pm

Fee: Adult €4.50, Child/Student/€2, OAP €2.50, Family €11 (2 adults+2 children)

Boland’s Lock

Cappincur, Tullamore, Co. Offaly

Martin O’ Rourke

Tel: 086-2594914

Open: July 1-Aug 31, daily, 12noon-4pm

Fee: Adult/ OAP/Student €2, Family €5

Corolanty House

Shinrone, Birr, Co. Offaly

George & Siobhan Webb

Tel: 086-1209984

Open: June-Sept, 2 pm-6pm,

Fee: Free

Crotty Church

Castle Street, Birr, Co Offaly

Brendan Garry

Tel: 086-8236452

www.themaltingsbirr.com

Open: All year, except 25 & 26 December, 9am-6pm

Fee: Free

Gloster House

Brosna, Birr, Co. Offaly

Tom & Mary Alexander

Tel: 087-2342135

Open: Jan 7- 31, Feb 1, Mon – Fri, May 1 -31, Aug 17-25, daily, 9am-1pm

Fee: €5

Jonestown House

Edenderry, Co Offaly

Eamonn Naughton,

Tel: 046-9731536, 086-8512877, 086-1600365

Open: May 1-31, 11am-3pm, Sept 1-30, 1pm-5pm

Fee: Adult €10, Child /Student €5, OAP free, 2 Adults or more €8

Loughton House

Moneygall, Birr, Co. Offaly

Dorothy Reilly

Tel: 086-1742650

Open: June 1-2, 4-9, 11-16, 18-23, 25-30, July 2-7, 9-14, 16-21, 23-28, 30-31,

Aug 1-4, 6-11, 13-31, 10am-4pm

Fee: Adult €5, OAP/Student/Child €3

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Springfield House

Mount Lucas, Daingean, Tullamore, Co. Offaly

Muireann Noonan

Tel: 087-2204569

www.springfieldhouse.ie

Open: Jan 26-27, Feb 2-3, 23-24, Mar 2-3, 9-10, 1pm-5pm, Apr 13-14, 20-21, 27-28,

May 4-6, 11-12, 19, 27-28, June 1-3, 8-9, 15-16, 22 -23, 29-30, July 6-7, 13-14, 20-

21, Aug 17-25, Sept 13-15, 19-22, 2pm-6pm, Oct 12-13, 19-20, 1pm-5pm

Fee: Free

The Maltings

Castle Street, Birr, Co. Offaly

Brendan Garry

Tel: 057-9121345

www.themaltingsbirr.ie

(Guest House)

Open: All year except 25 & 26 December

Roscommon

Castlecoote House

Castlecoote, Co. Roscommon

Kevin Finnerty

Tel: 090-6663794

www.castlecootehouse.com

(Guest House)

Open: April 1- Oct 31

Garden: April 1- Oct 31, Wed- Sun, 2pm-6pm

Fee: House & Garden: Adult €7, OAP €6, Student €5, Child €3, Family €20

Clonalis House

Castlerea, Co. Roscommon

Marguerite O’Conor Nash

Tel: 094-9620014

(Guest House)

April –Sept

www.clonalis.com

Open: Jun- Aug, Mon - Sat, 11am-5pm

Fee: Adult €7, OAP/Student €6, Child €5 Group rates available

King House

Main Street, Boyle, Co. Roscommon

Tommy Egan

Tel: 071-9663242

www.kinghouse.ie

Open: April 2-6, 9-13, 16-20, 23-27, 30, May 1-4, 7-11, 14-18, 21-25, 28-31, June 1,

4-8, 11-15, 18-22, 25-29, July 2-6, 9-13,16-20, 23-27, 30-31,

Aug 1-3, 6-10,13-17, 20-24, 27-31, Sept 3-7, 10-14, 17-21, 24-28, 11am-4pm

Fee: Adult €5, OAP/ Student /Child €2, Group Rate 2 Adults & 3 Children €15

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Shannonbridge Fortifications

Shannonbridge, Athlone, Co. Roscommon

Fergal Moran

Tel: 090-9674973

www.theoldfortrestaurant.com

Open: May 3-4, 10-12, 17-19, 24-26, 31, June 2, 5-9, 12-16, 19-23, 26-30, July 3-7,

10-14, 17-21, 24-28, 31, Aug 1-4, 7-11, 14-18, 21-25, 28-31, Sept 1, 4-8, 11-15, 18-

22, 25-29, Oct 2-6, 9-13, 16-20, 23-27, 30-31, 4pm-8pm, Sun 12 noon - 4pm

Fee: Free

Strokestown Park House

Strokestown, Co. Roscommon

John O’Driscoll

Tel: 071-9633013

www.strokestownpark.ie

Open: All year, Jan- Mar & Nov, 10.30am-4pm, Apr-Oct 10.30am-5.30pm

Fee: Adult €13.08, OAP/Student €11.99, Child €5.45, Family €27.25 (2 adult, 4

children)

Sligo

Castletown Manor

Corballa, Co Sligo

Liam O’ Síorain

Tel: 085-2347358,

Open: June & July, Aug 17-25, daily, 11am-3pm

Fee: Adult €2 Child/OAP/Student free

Coopershill House

Riverstown, Co. Sligo

Simon O’Hara

Tel: 071-9165108

www.coopershill.com

(Guest House)

Open: April 1-Oct 30

Garden: April – Oct

Kevinsfort House

Strandhill Road, Sligo

Sheilagh Condon

Tel: 086-8542541

www.kevinsforthouse.com

Open: June 4-8, 11-15, 18-22, 25-29, July 2-6, 9-13, 16-20, 23-27, 30-31,

Aug 1-3, 6-10, 13-25, 10am-2pm

Fee: Adult €5 OAP/Student/Child €3

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Lissadell House & Gardens

Lissadell, Ballinfull, Co. Sligo

Isobel Cassidy

Tel: 087-9832499

www.lissadellhouse.com

Open: August 18-31, Sept 1-30, Oct 1-21, daily 9am 1.30pm

Fee: Adult House €6, House & Garden €10, Child €3, House & Garden €5,

School Tours free

Markree Castle Homefarm

Markree, Collooney, Co. Sligo

Michael Quigley,

Tel: 071-9142529, 086-2522171

www.markree.com

Open: June 1, 3-8, 10-15, 17-22, 24-29, July 1-6, 8-13, 15-20, 22-27, 29-31,

Aug 1-31, Sept 2-7, 9-14, 16-21, 23-28, 30, 10am-4pm

Fee: Free

Newpark House and Demesne

Newpark, Ballymote

Co Sligo

Anthony & Rosemary Kitchen

Tel: 071-9183376, 086-3375741

Open: March 4-8, 11-15,18-22,25-29, May 6-11,13-18, 20-24, June 23-30,

July 1-6, Aug 17-25, 9am-1pm

Fee: Adult /OAP/Student €5, Child free, Heritage Week free

Rathcarrick House

Rathcarrick, Strandhill Road, Co. Sligo

Michael Sweeney

Tel: 071-9128417

Open: June 4-8,11-15,18-22, 25-29, July 2-6, 9-13,16-20, 23-27, 30-31,

Aug 1-3, 6-10, 13-25, 2pm-6pm

Fee: Adult €5, Child/Student/OAP €2

Temple House

Ballymote, Co. Sligo

Roderick & Helena Perceval

Tel: 071-9183329

www.templehouse.ie

(Guest House)

Open: April-Nov

Tipperary

Clashleigh House

Clogheen, Co. Tipperary

Elizabeth O’Callaghan

Tel: 086-8185334,

Open: April 11- 30, May 1-3, 7-31, June 4-6, Aug 17-25, daily, 9am-1pm

Fee: Adult €8, OAP/Student/Child €4

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Cloughjordan House Cloughjordan, Co.Tipperary

Sarah Baker

www.cloughjordanhouse.com

Tel: 087-9690824,

Open: May 1- Sep 30, Mon-Sat, 1pm-5pm

Fee: Adult €6, Child €2, OAP/Student €4

Fancroft Mill

Fancroft,Roscrea, Co Tipperary

Marcus & Irene Sweeney

Tel: 0505-31484, 087-9263300

www.fancroft.ie

Open: Mar 19- 27, April 12-15,19-22,

May 10-13, 24-27, June 7-10, 14-17, 21-24, 28-30, July 1, 12-15, 19-22, Aug 17-25,

Sept 13-16, 20-23, 11am -3pm, Tour in Aug 10am-2pm (Jan Feb, Sept -Dec by appt)

Fee: Adult €8, OAP/Student €6, Child free under 5 years,

Group greater than 10 €6pp,

Grenane House

Tipperary, Co. Tipperary

Philippa Manseragh-Wallace

Tel: 062-52484

Open: May 1-4, 6-11,13-25, 27, Aug 17-25, Sept 2-7, 9-14,16-21, 23-28, 30,

10am-12 noon, 2pm-4pm

Fee: Adult €6, Student €4, OAP/Child €3, Special Group Rates

Killenure Castle

Knockavilla, Dundrum, Co Tipperary

Eavaun Carmody

Tel: 087-6402664

Open: May 7-31, June 1-30, Aug 17-25, 10.30am-3pm

Fee: €5, OAP/Student/Groups/Concession €3

Lismacue House

Bansha, Co. Tipperary

Katherine Nicholson

Tel: 062-54106

(Guest House)

Open: Mar 17-Oct 31

Mobarnane House

Knockbrit, Fethard, Co Tipperary

Richard and Sandra Craik-White

Tel: 052-6131962

www.mobarnanehouse.com

(Guest House)

Open: Mar 1-Oct 31

House & Garden

Open: Mar 1-Oct 31, 10am-4pm

Fee: Adult €10, OAP/Student €8, Child €5, (includes guided tour & refreshments)

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Redwood Castle

Redwood, Lorrha, Nenagh,North Tipperary

Redwood is off the Birr Portumna Rd

Coleesa Egan

Tel: 087-7479566,

www.redwoodcastleireland.com

Open: July 14- Sept 15, daily, 2pm-6pm

Fee: Adult €7, OAP/Student €4, Child €3, Groups negotiable

Silversprings House

Clonmel,Co Tipperary

Jim Gilligan

Tel: 052-6123959, 086-2539187

Open: May 1-31, June 1-30, Aug 17-25, 12 noon – 4pm

Fee: Adult €8, Child / OAP/ Student €5

The Rectory

Cashel Road, Cahir, Co. Tipperary

Richard Fahey

Tel: 087-2601994

(Guest House)

Open: May 1-Oct 31

Waterford

Ballynatray Estate

Co Waterford

Postal address:Youghal, Co Cork

Henry Gwyn Jones

Tel: 024-97460, 024-97899

www.ballynatray.com

Open: May 27-31, June 1-30, July 1-31, Aug 17-25, 10am- 4.30pm

Fee: Adult €5,

Ballyin Gardens

Ballyin Lower

Lismore

Co Waterford

Peter Raven

Tel: 058-54608

www.waterfordgardentrail.com

Open: April 16-21, May 1-5, 7-12, 14-19, 21-26, 28-31, June 1-2, 4-9, 11-16, 18-23,

25-30, Aug 17-25, weekdays 9am-1pm, weekends & bank holidays, 10am-5pm ,

Heritage Week 10am-5pm

Fee: Adults/ Student €5, Children under 12/OAP €3

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Cappoquin House & Gardens

Cappoquin, Co. Waterford

Sir Charles Keane

Tel: 058-54290

www.cappoquinhouseandgardens.com

Open: May 1-4, 6-11, 13-18, 20-25, 27-31, June 1, 3-8, 10-15, 17-22, 24-29,

9am-1pm, Aug 17-25, 10am - 4.30pm

Gardens open all year 10am-4.30 pm closed Sundays

Fee: House €5, Garden €5

Curraghmore House

Portlaw, Co Waterford

Basil Croser

Tel: 051-387134

www.curraghmorehouse.ie

Open: Apr 2-4, 7, 9-11,16-18, 21, 23-25, 30, May 1, 5, 7-9, 14-16, 19, 21-23, 26-30,

June 2, 4-6, 11-13, 16, 18-20, 25-27, July 7, 2-4, 9-11, 16-18, 23-25, 30-31, Aug 1, 4,

6-8, 13-15, 17-25, 27-29, Sept 1, 3-5, 10-12, 17- 19, 24-26, 10am-4pm.

Fee: Adult House €10, Shell House €5, OAP House/Garden/ Shell House €10,

Student €5, Child €5

Dromana House

Cappoquin, Co. Waterford

Barbara Grubb

Tel: 086-8186305, 024-96144

www.vee.ie

Open: Apr 2-6, 9-13, 16-20, 23-27, 30, May 1-4, 7-11, 14-18, 21-25, 28-31, June1, 4-

8, 11-15, 18-22, 25-29, Aug 17-25, 2pm-6pm

Fee: House/ Garden: Adult €5, OAP/Student/Child €3.50

Port of Waterford Building

2 George’s Street, Waterford

Barry Monaghan

Tel: 051-857787

Open: All year, Tue - Sat, 9am-5pm, 6pm-11pm

Fee: Free

Salterbridge House & Garden

Salterbridge, Cappoquin, Co. Waterford

Philip or Susan Wingfield

Tel: 058-54952

www.salterbridge-houseandgarden.com

Open: Apr 3-5, 8-12, 15-19, 22-26, 29-30, May 1-31, Aug 17-25, daily, 9am-1pm

Fee: Adult /OAP, House & Garden €10, Garden only €5, Student half price

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Sion Hill House & Gardens

Sion Hill, Ferrybank, Waterford City

George or Antoinette Kavanagh

www.bedandbreakfastnationwide.com

Tel: 051-851558

(Guest House)

Open: all year except Christmas Week

Gardens: All year except Christmas Week, 2pm – 5pm

Fee: Adult €5, OAP/ Student €3, Child free

The Presentation Convent

Waterford Healthpark

Slievekeel Road,

Waterford

Cormac Johnston

www.whp.ie

Tel: 051-370057

Open: Jan- July, Mon- Fri, 8am-6pm, Sat, 10am-2pm, Aug 1-31, Mon – Fri, 8am-

6pm, Sat, Sun 19 & 26, 10am- 2pm, Sept- Dec, Mon- Fri, 8am-6pm, Sat 10am-2pm

(excluding bank holidays)

Fee: Free

Tourin House & Gardens Tourin, Cappoquin, Co. Waterford

Kristin Jameson

Tel: 058-54405

www.tourin-house.ie

Open: April 2-6, 9-13, 16-20, 23-27, 30, May 1-4,7-11, 14-18, 21-25, 28-31, June 4-8,

11-15, 18-22, 25-29, July 2-6, 9-13, 16-20, 23-27, 30-31, Aug 6-10, 13-25, 27-31,

Sept 3-7, 10-14, 17-21, 24-28, 1pm-5 pm, Heritage Week 10am-5pm

Fee: House/ Garden: Adult €5, OAP €3 Child free under 14

Westmeath

Kildevin House

Ballykildevin, Streete, Co Westmeath

John Matthews

Tel: 043-6685289

Open: May 18, 20-25, 27-31, June 17- 22, 24-29, July 15-20- 22-27, 29-31, Aug 19-

24, 26-31, Sept 16-21, 23-28, 9am-1pm

Fee: Adult €5, OAP/ Student/ Child €2

Lough Park House

Castlepollard, Co. Westmeath

Liam O’Flanagan

Tel: 044-9661226

Open: Jan 7-14, Apr 2-5, June 1-6, 17-23, July 22-24, 26-31, Aug 4-11, 17-25,

Sept 2, Dec 2-9, 2pm-6pm

Fee: Adult/OAP/Student €6, Child €3, No Dogs

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St. John’s Church Loughstown, Drumcree, Collinstown, Co. Westmeath

Billy Standish

Tel: 044-9666570

Open: Aug 1-Sept 30, daily, 2pm-6pm

Fee: Adult €4, OAP/Student/Child €2

Tullynally Castle & Gardens

Castlepollard, Westmeath

Valerie Packenham

Tel: 044-9661159

www.tullynallycastle.com

Open: April 4-7, 11-14, 18-21, 25-28, May 2-5, 8-12, 16-19, 23-26, 30, June 1-2, 6-9,

13-16, 20-23, 27-30, July 4-7, 11-14, 18-21, 25-28, Aug 1-4, 8-11, 15-26, 29-31, Sept

5-8, 12-15, 19-22, 28-29,11am-6pm

Fee: Adult/OAP/Student €6, Child €3 under 6 free, Family ticket (2 adults + 2

children) €16

Turbotston

Coole, Co. Westmeath

Charlotte Bland

Tel: 086-8580748

Open: May 1-31, Aug 17-25, Dec 1-20, 9am-1pm

Fee: Adult €8, Child / Student €4

Wexford

Clougheast Cottage

Carne, Co Wexford

Jacinta Denieffe

Tel: 086-1234322

Open: Jan 11-31, May 4-24, August 17-25, Sept 21-30, 9am-1pm

Fee: €5

Newtownbarry House

Bunclody, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford

Clody Norton

Tel: 053-9376383

www.newtownbarryhouse.com

Open: June 3-9, 11-16, 18-23, 25-30, July 2-7, 9-14, 16-21, 23-28, 30-31, Aug 1-11,

13-25, 27-31, 2pm-6pm

Fee: Adult €6, OAP/Student/Child €4

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Kilmokea Country Manor & Gardens

Kilmokea, Great Island, Campile, New Ross, Co. Wexford

Mark & Emma Hewlett

Tel: 051-388776

www.kilmokea.com

(Guest House)

Open: Feb1-Nov 5

Gardens:

Open: Mar 17-Nov 5, 10am-5pm

Fee: Adult €7, OAP €6, Student €4, Child €4, under 2 free, Family ticket €20

Rathshillane Castle Tacumshane, Broadway, Rosslare, Co. Wexford

Diarmuid Phelan

Tel: 01-8172848

Open: Mar 1-20, May 1-30, Aug 17-25, Sept 1-10,11am-4pm

Fee: €7.50

The Old Barracks

Barrack Street, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford

Dan Morrissey

Tel: 053-9237272

www.thebailey.ie

Open: All year except Christmas Day, News Years Day & Good Friday,

10.30am-11.00pm

Fee: Free

Woodbrook House

Killanne, Enniscorthy, Co Wexford

Giles Fitzherbert

(Guest House)

053-9255114

www.woodbrookhouse.ie

Open April –November

Woodville House

New Ross, Co. Wexford

Gerald Roche

Tel: 051-422957, 087-9709828

www.woodville-garden.com

Open: May 1 -31, June 1-30, Aug 17-25, 10am-2pm

Fee: Adult/ OAP/Student/Child €5, House & Garden €6,

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Wicklow

Altidore Castle

Kilpeddar, Co. Wicklow

Philip Emmet

Tel: 087-7601369

Open: Feb 18-28, Mar 1-10, May 1- 31, June 1-2, Aug 17- 25, daily, 1pm-5pm

Fee: Adult//OAP/ Student/Child €3, Child under 10 free

Ballyorney House

Waterfall Road, Enniskerry, Co. Wicklow

Helen Ryan

Tel: 01-6683791

Open: April 15-19, 22-26, July 8- 28, Aug 12-31, Nov 4-8, 11-15, daily, 11am-3pm

Fee: House & Gardens: €4, OAP/ Student, €2, Gardens only: €3, OAP/Student €1

Ballymurrin House

Kilbride,Wicklow, Co Wicklow

Tel: 0404-48206

www.ballymurrinquakerfarmstead.eu

Philip & Delphine Geoghegan

Tel: 0404-48206

Open: May 1-15, Aug 1- 31, Sept 16-29, 2pm-6pm

Fee: Adult €8, OAP€6, Child over12 €4, Student €4, Concessions unwaged €4,

Group of 20 or more €5 each

Castle Howard

Avoca, Co. Wicklow

Jennie Jackson

Tel: 087-2949505

Open: Feb 4-6,11-15, April 1-5, July 8-13, 20, Aug 17-25, 31,Sept 2-7, 9-14, 16-21,

23-28, Oct 1-4, 7-10, 9am-1pm

Fee: Adult €4, OAP/Student/Child €1.50

Charleville

Enniskerry, Co. Wicklow

Monica Daly

Tel: 01-6624455

Open: Feb 1, 4-8, 11-15, 18-22, 25-28, May 1-3, 7-31, June 4-7,10-11,

Aug 17-25, 1pm-5pm, Sat & Sun, 9am-1pm

Fee: House €9, Garden €6 no children in house, no dogs

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Killruddery House & Gardens

Southern Cross Road, Bray, Co. Wicklow

Ashling Hugh

Tel: 01-2863405

www.killruddery.com

Open: House & Garden: July – Sept, daily, House 1pm-5pm, Gardens 9.30am-5pm,

Sat-Thurs 9.30am-10pm

Gardens: Mar 31, Apr & Oct weekends and bank holidays only 9.30am-5pm.

May 1-31, 9.30am-5pm, Sat-Thurs 9.30am-5pm, Fridays 9.30am-10pm

Fee: House/Garden:Adult €11,OAP/Student €9, Child under 12yrs €3,

Family Ticket €22

Gardens: Adult €11, OAP/Student €9 Child €3

Kiltimon House

Newcastle, Co. Wicklow

Michelle O’Connor

Tel: 087-2505205

Open: April 11-30, May 1, Aug 17-25, Sept 1-30, daily 9am-1pm

Fee: Adult €7, OAP/Student/Child €5

Kingston House

Kingston, Rathdrum, Co. Wicklow

Liam Lynam

Tel: 087-2415795

Open: Aug 1-Sept 30, daily, 10am-2pm

Fee: Adult €3, OAP/Student/Child €2

Knockanree Gardens

Knockanree, Avoca, Co. Wicklow

Harold Clarke

Tel: 0402-35628

www.wicklow.ie/tourism

Open: April 15-16, 19-20, 22-23, 26-27, 29-30, May 3-4, 6-11, 13-14, 17-18, 20-21,

24-31,5, June 1, 3-4, 7-8, 10-11, 14-15, 17-18, 21-22, 24-25, 28-29, July 1-2, 5-6,

Aug 17-25, 9.30am-1.30pm

Fee: Adult €5, Child free, Groups of 10+ €4.50pp.

1 Martello Terrace

Strand Road,

Bray, Co. Wicklow

Elizabeth McManus

Tel: 087-2357369

Open: May 2, 6, 9, 13, 16, 20, 23, 27, 30, June 3, 6, 10, 13, 17, 20, 24, 27, 29, July 1,

4, 6, 8, 11, 13, 15, 18, 20, 22, 25, 27, 29, Aug 6, 8, 13, 15, 17-25, 27, 29, Sept 2, 5, 9,

12, 16, 19, 23, 26, 30, Oct 3, 7, 10, 14, 17, 21, 24, 28, 31, Mon & Thurs, 1pm – 5pm,

Sat only, 9am- 1 pm excluding bank holidays

Fee: Free

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Mount Usher Gardens

Ashford, Co. Wicklow

Philomena O’Dowd

Tel: 0404-40205, 0404-40116

www.mountushergardens.ie

Open: Mar 1- Oct 31, 10.30am-5pm, Heritage Week guided tours 11am, 12.30am,

2pm, 3.30pm

Fee: Adult €7.50, OAP €6, Student /Child €3.50, (under 4 years free)

Powerscourt House & Gardens

Powerscourt Estate, Enniskerry, Co. Wicklow

Sarah Slazenger

Tel: 01-2046000

www.powerscourt.ie

Open: All year except Christmas Day & St. Stephen’s Day, 9.30am-5.30pm, Sun,

9.30am-1.30pm, gardens close at dusk during winter

Fee: Adult €8.50, OAP/Student €7.50, Child under 16 yrs €5, Family ticket €25

(adults and 3 children)

Russborough

Blessington, Co. Wicklow

Marian Kelly

Tel: 045-865239

www.russborough.ie

Open: March, April & Oct, Saturday, Sundays and Bank Holidays, May 1- Sept 30,

10am-6pm, Heritage Week 10am-8pm

Fee: Adult €12/10, OAP/Student €6/8, Child €6/8 under 5 free