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Lisnavagh House

Lisnavagh House is located in Lisnavagh Estate. The estate of 800 acres of parkland, woods, and farmland lies outside the village of Rathvilly in County Carlow. Situated on the County Carlow and County Wicklow border about an hour or so from Dublin. Moreover, Lisnavagh Estate is striking panoramic views of the Wicklow Hills, Blackstairs Mountains, […]

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County Kildare

Burtown House and Gardens, Co. Kildare

The Irish historical house named Burtown House is one of two 17th-century houses in County Kildare to never have been sold. And the only house that you can visit, and have guided tours by family members. It is the only original Quaker house in Ireland. That can be visited that is still lived in by […]

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Duckett’s Grove and Walled Gardens

I already visited Duckett’s Grove a couple of times and have always been delighted. It is such an amazing place for photography. This time I have been there in August. Especially to see the Walled Gardens because I love to take photos of flowers. Duckett’s Grove is the most unique and magical Historic House in […]

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Borris House

Borris House is a private and unique historic house that was once the home of the Kings of Leinster. Situated in the beautiful Barrow Valley in County Carlow, Borris House is one of the most picturesque country houses in Ireland. Constructed in the Tudor style, Borris House was built in 1731 by Morgan Kavanagh. It […]

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Altamont House

In County Carlow, we have many stunning Historic Houses. So, there are Altamont House, Ballydarton House, Ballykealey House, Borris House, Castletown House, Clogrennane House, Duckett’s Grove, Dunleckney Manor, Lisnavagh House, Mount Leinster Lodge, Oak Park House, and more. Altamont House is a historic house best known for its ornamental gardens in County Carlow. Moreover, Altamont Gardens are Robinsonian-style gardens […]

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Ballykealey House

Ballon (irl. Ballán) is a small village in County Carlow. And this is where the Ballykealey House is located. Ballykealey House is a 19th-century original Country House. So the house once sat on an estate of 1,500 acres. Also, it is interesting because of its artistic architecture. It`s a gothic-style house designed by Thomas A. […]

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