homes historical ireland

Kinsale can easily claim its place amongst Ireland's most historic locations for this has been a centre of population, commerce, trade and fishing far beyond memory and record. In its earliest days the estuary of the Bandon River gave it great importance as the river is tidal as far as Innishannon and water transport was dominant until the 18th Century. The estuary also provided excellent anchorage for ancient shipping which went in peril of the vagaries of the weather. The town nestles betw...

17th century house. The house and its history have been the subject of many novels and plays such as "Guy Mannering" by Sir Walter Scott. The imposing slate covered house is said not to have one, but two ghosts.

The entrance hall, dining and sitting rooms, both towers, private oratory, jail cell and restored olde worlde servants kitchen form part of the guided tour....

Secluded on a picturesque riverside setting in the centre of Birr, and beside the famous Birr Castle Demesne, this beautiful cut limestone and brick Malt House (built c. 1820) has recently been converted into a modern ten bedroom family residence. The character and charm of this old building has been combined with modern facilities. All bedrooms are comfortably furnished with bath/shower en-suite, colour T.V., and direct dial telephone. A modern gymnasium and leisure centre is a special f...

A romantic woodland garden dating from 1790, Kilfane Glen was designed to display Nature in all her terrifying beauty. Winding paths, clifftops, cascading stream, a hermit's grotto, a waterfall and a tiny cottage orne work their magic on every visitor. Originally part of the demesne of Kilfane House, these planted woods served the visiting gentry as a beauty spot for outings and open air tea parties. Today's visitor can enjoy the same pleasures. Adjoining forest and open spaces are laid out...

Irish history. In 1725 a charter was obtained by Thomas Coote to hold markets and fairs. Work began on his mansion, Bellamont House, in the same year. Designed by Lovett-Pearse, it is one of the finest examples of Palladian architecture in Ireland.
The town gets its name from the marriage of Thomas Coote, a colonel in the crown forces, to Frances Hill of Hillsborough....

Purcell House or Loughmore Castle as it's otherwise called. It is located beside the river Suir ,and is extensive ruin with well preserved defensive features, windows and fireplace and a 17th century centre, north wing.

The castle was granted to young Purcell by the king,  when he supposily killed beasts that were living in the area. Purcell also recieved the King's daughter hand in marrige and lands that surronded the castle....

Susan Langstaff Mitchell was born here in 1866. She was a poet and one of the figures of the Irish Literary Revival. Her father was manager of the Provincial Bank in Carrick.

Through her friendship with the Yeats family and her post as assistant to A.E. (George Russell) on "The Irish Homestead" she got to know Yeats, A.E., Colum, Stephens, George Moore and the others and became part of the Irish Literary Revival. She wrote both poetry and satire, and was considered...

During the 19th century this fine house with a sweeping panorama of Kinvara Bay acquired a reputation for smuggling into the country contraband wine and tobacco, among other items.

There is supposed to be a cave leading from the shore into the cellars of the house, but a diligent search has failed to uncover the reputed passage. The house is now privately owned....

There is a point on the lawn at the rear of Lough Rynn House, overlooking the lake, where the visitor may witness 4,000 years of history by simply turning through 180 degrees. The neolithic burial tomb a top "Druids Hill" was constructed some two thousand years B.C. Reynolds Castle, stands now as a lonely sentinal by the lake shore, dates from the 16th century. Lough Rynn House itself was constructed in 1832 and serves as a "full stop" to the historical tour which spans 4,000 years.

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