Castletown
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"This beautifully preserved Palladian mansion is a rare treasure."
Overview
Ireland's largest and finest Palladian country house, begun c1722 for William Conolly, Speaker of the Irish House of Commons. The state rooms include the 'Pompeian' Long Gallery with its Venetian chandeliers, green silk drawing room and magnificent staircase hall with Lafranchini plasterwork. There is a fine collection of 18th-century Irish furniture and paintings.
Features
- Opening Times
- Opening Times: Open 12 Mar-Oct, daily 10-6 (last admission for tours 5). May close at short notice for Govt business
- Facilities
- Parking onsite
- Parking nearby
- Cafe
About the area
Just to the left of Dublin, County Kildare is one of Ireland’s richer counties. It’s home to 140 racehorse stud farms, and a number of hi-tech industries.
Nearby places to stay
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Hotel
The Shelbourne
- Family rooms: 0
Hotel
The Morrison Dublin, Curio Collection by Hilton
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- Family rooms:
Nearby places to stay
The Shelbourne
This Dublin landmark exudes elegance and a real sense of history, having been established in 1824. The public areas are spacious and offer a range of dining and bar options. There is a ...
The Morrison Dublin, Curio Collection by Hilton
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Silken Thomas Accommodation
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