Castletown House

About

Castletown House was built in 1722 for William Connolly, speaker of the Irish House of Commons, and the wealthiest non-noble in Ireland. The earliest and largest Palladian-style manor in the country, the interior was designed by William Chambers - one of the founders of the Royal Academy. Though the breakup of the estate in the 1960s reduced the vast walled gardens, the manor itself remains a posterchild for Georgian architecture in Ireland. Visitors can join a guided tour, or, from April to the end of October, opt for a self-guided option, to explore the manor’s elegantly decorated interior and admiring the detailed stucco, Murano glass chandeliers, countless objects d’art. Walking the recently-restored 18th century parklands, you’ll pass rivers, fields, woodlands, and even a classical temple! Please note that the castle is currently closed for the unforeseen future; however, the park is still publicly accessible. For more information, please visit www.castletown.ie