Category: Great Irish Houses

Celbridge, Co. Kildare, W23 V9H3,
t. (+353) (0)1 628 8252, www.castletown.ie, castletown@opw.ie,
the heart of Ireland’s Ancient East and
Ireland’s first and finest Palladian country
house. Located just 20km from Dublin
City, the estate is perfectly situated on the
banks of the River Liffey within 120 acres
of beautifully restored parklands. Refer
to www.castletown.ie to plan your visit and to view the extensive programme of
exhibitions and family-friendly events. FREE admission to the house for children under
12 years of age, with accompanying adult. Present a valid Dublin Pass, English Heritage
or OPW Heritage Card for FREE admission. Book your tour online at www.castletown.ie
Open: 7 days a week, 10am–5pm (March 1st – Nov 3rd) and Wed – Sun. 10am–
5pm (Nov 6th – Dec 15th). Award winning parklands open daily (free admission).
Access: Exit 6 off the M4 or Dublin Bus 67 from Dublin City to Main Street,
Celbridge.

Phoenix Park, Dublin, D15 TD50,
t. (+353) (0)1 8155914, www.farmleigh.ie, farmleighguides@opw.ie
An estate of 78 acres situated to the northwest
of Dublin’s Phoenix Park, Farmleigh is
a historic house and former home of the
Guinness family. It also provides accommodation
for State guests and visiting dignitaries.
Farmleigh is a unique representation
of its heyday, the Edwardian period, and
houses important artworks and furnishings,
as well as the Benjamin Iveagh collection
of rare books, bindings and manuscripts in
the Library. The extensive pleasure grounds feature walled and sunken gardens
and scenic lakeside walks. Farmleigh Gallery hosts exciting contemporary art
exhibitions year round.
Open: 7 days a weeks from 10am – 5pm; Farmleigh Gallery: Tue – Sun/Bank
Holiday Mon. from 10am to 5pm.