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THE IRISH LANDMARK TRUSTHoliday Homes

Each Landmark property has been carefully and faithfully restored and decorated in a way that reflects its particular character. Our guests add the essential heartbeat that gives new life to these houses. Staying in an Irish Landmark Trust property is an opportunity to experience a different kind of holiday. No two properties are the same; each property is unique and unusual in some way. As our guest, you will have a chance to experience the combination of enthralling architecture, fascinating history and a peaceful, relaxed ambience – where you decide the pace of your holiday.

A call to our bookings office can help you decide which property best suits your party size or particular needs. We are always happy to talk about the properties and what is available in the local area.

The Irish Landmark Trust is a charity, and is dependent on funding and donations so that it can go on to rescue more properties. The Trust needs your support. The income from the holiday letting ensures the future sustainabiltiy of each house – it is helping to pay for ongoing and future maintenance. So your stay is already helping us. Where personal circumstances might permit it, we would encourage our guests to consider either a regular or a once-off donation. There are details on on how you can help Irish Landmark at the back of this brochure.

We hope you enjoy looking through this brochure and look forward to welcoming you to an Irish Landmark holiday.

Mary O’BrienExecutive Director

THE IRISH LANDMARK ExpERIENcEabout us

The Irish Landmark Trust was founded to save, conserve and maintain buildings of character and architectural distinction in Ireland, north and south. By using the conserved properties as holiday homes, we give them a new and sustainable future. New life is breathed into properties that might have been lost and gone forever as we open our doors and invite in guests to enjoy these houses and experience the best of a former way of life.

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Details Beit Residence: Sleeps 7: Garden Apartment: Sleeps 8: Details to be confirmed. Please check www.irishlandmark.com for updated information.

Wicklow Adventure Race, Wicklow Outdoors Festival, Wicklow Gardens Festival, Wicklow 200 – Ireland’s Premier Cycling, Bray Jazz Festival, Wicklow Gaol, Bray Heritage Centre or take a wander around some of Wicklow’s art galleries. Details at www.visitwicklow.ie

BEIT RESIDENcE & GARDEN ApARTMENT AT RUSSBoRoUGH HoUSE blessington, Co. WiCkloW ref a on map

Housed within the West Wing at Russborough House, the Beit Residence and Garden Apartment echo the opulence and grandeur of the main house. This house enjoys a spectacular setting with magnificent views of the Blessington Lakes and the Wicklow Mountains beyond. It was in the West Wing that Sir Alfred and Lady Beit lived the final years of their lives.

Each apartment is exceptional and is representative of the way life was lived here. Beit family photographs, reminiscent of life at Russborough, adorn the drawing rooms. A rich sense of history and craftsmanship can be felt in the specially commissioned Spanish rugs spread throughout the Beit Residence.

Sir Alfred and Lady Beit bought Russborough House in 1952, chiefly to hold their art collection and spent many years restoring this truly magnificent Palladian style house. In 1976, Lord and Lady Beit generously gifted the house and the renowned art collection to the people of Ireland by establishing the Alfred Beit Foundation. It was at this time, that they relocated to live full-time in the West Wing until 2005. Russborough House opened to the public in 1978, and it is lavishly furnished with fine furniture, tapestries, porcelain and silver.

Considered to be the most beautiful house in Ireland, Russborough House hosts a busy calendar of events including farmers markets, music recitals, school visits and hosting corporate events throughout the year. The programme is available to view at www.russborough.ie.

Russborough House is also available as an exclusive wedding venue.

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ScHooLHoUSE AT ANNAGHMoREannaghmore, Co. sligo ref 1 on map

Described as the “Land of Heart’s Desire” in his early poems, the county of Sligo is depicted by W.B Yeats as wild and romantic. Part of this beauty, archaeology and folklore is captured in the conservation and restoration of the Schoolhouse at Annaghmore.

The Schoolhouse was built in the 1860s for the education of children of the tenants of Annaghmore Estate. Nowadays, its cosy vestibule leads through to a light filled sitting room where an open fire adds a welcoming glow to the double height living room. The accommodation comprises two double bedrooms and two bathrooms with a bath upstairs and shower downstairs.

County Sligo’s beautiful scenery was an inspiration for Yeats, who is buried at Drumcliffe Churchyard, under loaf-shaped Benbulben Mountain. A beautiful drive, running north from the town of Sligo, brings the visitor deep in Yeats Country. Sligo’s unique landscape offers a huge range of activities including championship golf courses, surfing and horseracing. Lissadell House, once home to Countess Markievicz, is a good family attraction, with a lovely beach nearby. The mountains of Benbulben and Knocknarea are a spectacular backdrop for hiking enthusiasts and the immediate area also offers a variety of easy but awe-inspiring coastal cliff top and peninsula hill walkways. Sligo is an ideal destination for the outdoor enthusiast.

Sligo town’s bustling streets are peppered with small boutiques, cafés and bars, as well as a myriad of craft shops offering many handmade crafts including jewellery, pottery and knitwear.

The Schoolhouse is located off the main Galway/Sligo road (N17), approximately 1 mile from Ballinacarrow village, 4 miles from Collooney and 7 miles from Sligo town.

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Sleeps 4, 2 Double Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom, Oil Heating, Open Fire, Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, Iron & Ironing Board, Radio, Travel Cot on request, Garden, Patio, Garden Furniture.

Sligo Abbey, Carrowmore Megalithic Cemetery, Sligo Art Gallery, Strandhill Golf Club, Island View Riding Stables, Yeat’s Country Drive.

Award Nomination - Royal Institute of Architects of IrelandRIAI commended conservation Award 2008

TRIUMpHAL ARcH GATELoDGEColebrooke, Co.fermanagh ref 2 on map

The Triumphal Arch Gatelodge at Colebrooke is located in the heart of Co Fermanagh. This is an area of outstanding natural beauty and is only a short distance from the tranquility of beautiful Lough Erne.

This lodge is one of the gateways to Colebrooke Park, one of Northern Ireland’s most important and historic stately homes which was recently renovated and refurbished by the present Viscount and Viscountess Brookeborough.

A Grade B Listed Building, the Triumphal Arch Gatelodge is a classically proportioned T-shaped building designed to echo the grand style of the main house. The Triumphal Arch entrance, circa 1830 was added by a prominent Dublin Architect, William Farrell, who was commissioned by the then occupant Sir Henry Brooke. Once completed, the Gatelodge and The Triumphal Arch entrance would have surpassed the grandeur of neighbouring estates.

Guests to the Gatelodge can enjoy a host of outdoor activities organised by arrangement through the Colebrooke Estate such as fishing on the Colebrooke River, walking trails and bird watching on this widespread Estate.

Among the many attractions in this area are Crom Castle and Gardens, Enniskillen Castle which dates back to the 1700s, Castle Coole, Florence Court, Marble Arch Caves, Castle Archdale Islands. Crom Castle and Gardens is one of Ireland’s most important nature conservations. The 2,000 acre demesne contains ancient woodland trails, tranquil islands, historic buildings, childrens play area, wildlife exhibition and guided tours. Enniskillen Castle Museum is open all year.

The gatelodge is only 90 minutes from Belfast, 2 and a half hours from Dublin, and 40 minutes from the west coast of Ireland.

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Sleeps 4: 2 Double Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom, Iron & Ironing Board, Travel Cot on Request, Garden, Garden Furniture. Erne Waterway, Marble Arch Caves, Castle Archdale Islands, Florence Court, Crom Castle & Gardens, Belleek Pottery Visitor Centre, Enniskillen Castle, Castle Coole, Enniskillen Town Hall.

RIcS Award (Royal Institute of chartered Surveyors)in the Building conservation Section 2010

GATE HoUSE AT cASTLETowNCastletoWn, Celbridge, Co. kildare ref 3 on map

The Gate House is situated at the bottom of the tree lined avenue leading to Castletown House, the largest and most significant Palladian country house in Ireland. Prominently positioned at the top of the main street in Celbridge, the Gate House faces the quaint Church of Ireland Christ Church built in 1884 which retains the majestic tower of an earlier church.

This building was vacant for many years, but a careful programme of conservation, in partnership with the state body The Office of Public Works which manages Castletown House, has given a new life to this lovely building. The guests who stay here will become part of the new story of this lodge.

It is only a short stroll to the heart of village life where our guests can enjoy many restaurants and traditional Irish pubs; and the Gate House is also within easy reach of championship golf courses, cultural and historical sites and world class race courses.

The town of Celbridge has a deep historical background. Celbridge Abbey was built by Bartholomew Van Homrigh, Lord Mayor of Dublin, in 1697. It was his daughter, Esther Van Homrigh who was immortalised as ‘Vanessa’ by Jonathan Swift, who came regularly from his deanery to visit her. The Rock Bridge, situated in the grounds of Celbridge Abbey, is reputed to be the oldest remaining stone bridge that crosses the River Liffey. Celbridge is also the birthplace of Arthur Guinness, founder of the Guinness Brewery family business.

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Sleeps 3, 1 Double Bedroom, 1 Single Bedroom, 1 Bathroom, Open Fire, Gas Heating, Washing Machine, Dishwasher, Microwave, Iron & Ironing Board, Radio, Travel cot on request, Garden, Garden Furniture.

The Mucky Duck Pub, birth place of Arthur Guinness, Kildare Village Outlet Shopping, Guided tours of Castletown House, Irish National Stud and Japanese Gardens, St. Bridgid’s Cathedral, Curragh Racecourse, The K Club, Weston Aerodrome & Skyview Restaurant, The Orchard Home & Garden Centre & Café.

Award Nomination - Royal Institute of Architects of IrelandRIAI Best conservation project - Selected For Exhibition 2008

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This building – which forms an important landmark along the streetscape in the village of Celbridge – is one of three adjoining gate lodges known as the Round House, the Pottery and the Gate House which are situated at the bottom of the tree lined avenue leading to Castletown House, a magnificent stately home and the finest example of Palladian architecture in Ireland.

The Round House was vacant for many years, but a careful programme of conservation, in partnership with the state body The Office of Public Works which manages Castletown House, has given a new life to this lovely building. Our guests are part of the new story of this house.

The house features a spectacular circular entrance hall and cosy sitting room with the original cast iron fireplace and built in book shelves. Three interestingly shaped bedrooms have been furnished with period furniture and painted in period style lime pastels. A large country kitchen gives a unqiue character and great charm to this property. Together with the Gate House, the Round House is a perfect location for larger gatherings. This property provides ample room for all the family.

Celbridge, located in the heart of Ireland’s premier horse racing countryside, enjoys close proximity to The Curragh Racecourse, Punchestown Racecourse and Fairyhouse. County Kildare is home to premier golf courses such as the K Club. Ladies can enjoy a day out shopping at the Kildare Village Outlet.

It is only a short stroll to the heart of village life where there are many restaurants and traditional Irish pubs.

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RoUND HoUSE AT cASTLETowNCastletoWn, Celbridge, Co. kildare ref 4 on map

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Sleeps 6, 2 Double Bedrooms, 1 Twin Bedroom, 1 Bathroom, 1 Separate Shower Room, Open Fire, Gas Heating, Washing Machine, Dishwasher, Microwave, Iron & Ironing Board, Radio, Travel cot on request, Garden Furniture.

Guided tours of Castletown House, Irish National Stud and Japanese Gardens, St. Bridgid’s Cathedral, Curragh Racecourse, The K Club, Kildare Village Outlet Shopping, Weston Aerodrome & Skyview Restaurant, The Orchard Home & Garden Centre & Café.

Award Nomination - Royal Institute of Architects of IrelandRIAI Best conservation project - Selected For Exhibition 2008

MERRIoN MEwSno. 63 fitzWilliam lane, merrion square, dublin 2 ref 5 on map

Nestled at the rear of No. 63 Merrion Square, the Merrion Mews and Stables offers a truly unique experience for our guests. The silence and tranquility experienced will only be broken – occasionally! - by the gentle clip clop of horses’ hooves on the original cobblestones. Together with the main house, it survives as one of the rare examples of a typical 18th century townhouse in this part of Georgian Dublin.

This spacious accommodation is situated above a former coach house and stables. The Stables have been given a new life as a place to rest and water the horses of the Mounted Unit of An Garda Siochána while they are on duty in the city centre.

From the coach-house space, a simple timber stairs leads to the first floor. In past times the coachman and his family would have lived here in modest quarters, while most of the space was used to store horse feed and bedding. Hay was dropped from the hayloft to the mangers below. Our guests can seek out and find the outline of one of these loft doors in the orange bedroom.

The living areas overlook the stable yard, while two of the bedrooms look back towards the main house which has one of the few remaining gardens in Merrion Square.

From the Merrion Mews our guests can easily access the National Gallery of Ireland, the Natural History Museum, the National Concert Hall, and many other galleries. The main shopping areas of Grafton Street, Nassau Street and Dawson Street are only a short walk away, and a stroll through Merrion Park provides a wonderful respite from the busyness of life going on all around.

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Sleeps 6, 3 Double Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Open Fire, Gas Heating, Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, Iron & Ironing Board, Radio, Travel cot on request, Garden Furniture.

National Gallery of Ireland, National Museum of Ireland, National Concert Hall, many art galleries, River Liffey Cruises, Guinness Storehouse, St. Stephen’s Green.


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No. 25 EUSTAcE STREETtemple bar, dublin 2 ref 6 on map

No.25 Eustace Street is the ultimate paradox for one staying in Temple Bar in Dublin. There is nowhere more invigorating in Dublin than the Temple Bar quarter – but once you enter this restored Georgian House you step back in time and a sense of calm and timelessness surrounds you.

After a night walking the cobbled streets, where you can wine, dine or sample the night life on offer, your front door is a mere step away. On entering your home from home, the gentle risers of the stairs lead you to the first floor drawing room. Here you can play the Bechstein boudoir grand piano, or relax on the sofa as you read a favourite book – an experience of the elegance of a former way of life.

The size of the main bathroom on the top floor will surprise you. The free standing enameled bath with potbelly taps will keep you lingering in the bath for hours, if only to enjoy the surrounding space.

Dublin is ranked as one of the most vibrant and cultural cities in Europe and this house is an ideal location from which to sample the rich diversity of the city. Temple Bar itself hosts a variety of attractions including The Irish Film Institute, The Ark Children’s Museum and music venue The Button Factory. Close by, Dublin City Hall has a wonderful exhibition on the story of Dublin, and the exhibits in the Chester Beatty Library are world famous. A visit to Trinity College and the Book of Kells is a short stroll away and guests can explore the lively pedestrian shopping streets at the heart of the city or spend an afternoon sampling the many cafés and restaurants off Stephens Green.


Sleeps 7: 1 Double Bedroom, 1 Twin Bedroom, 1 Triple Bedroom, Gas Central Heating, Iron & Ironing Board, Travel Cot on Request. PLEASE NOTE: No parking possible at the property. Nearest car park is in Fleet Street. This property is located in a lively area of Dublin city. Busy nightlife nearby.

Irish Film Institute, The Ark: A Cultural Centre for Children, Chester Beatty Library, Dublin City Hall, Christ Church Cathedral, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Trinity College, Dublin Castle, Temple Bar Food Market, Jan – Temple Bar Tradfest, Temple Bar Chocolate Festival. www.templebar.ie/events.

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ANNES GRovE GATELoDGECastletoWnroChe, Co. Cork ref 7 on map

Styled as a medieval castle in miniature, Annes Grove Gatelodge was the creation in 1853 of the acclaimed architect Benjamin Woodward of Dean & Woodward. Designed to impress, the gatelodge was built in a romantic Gothic style as an entrance, at a junction of three roads, to the distinguished Annes Grove House and Gardens. Constructed of stone inside and out, the Gatelodge features in the main living room a wide, deep hearth with a woodburning stove, while the only bedroom is accessed by a narrow stone circular stairway. Beautifully detailed windows are set in metre-deep stone walls.

Removed as it is nowadays from any main roads, the silence which surrounds this property is part of the charm for the visitor. Beyond the gate, in the privacy of their own small garden, visitors to the lodge can enjoy peace and tranquility of a secluded patio – a wonderful place to dine ‘al fresco’ on balmy summer evenings. The gardens of Annes Grove are laid out on the slopes overlooking the Awbeg River with a seasonal backdrop of colourful Rhododendrons and many other rare trees and shrubs.

Nearby is the picturesque village of Castletownroche. The town features ancient ruins of the Bridgetown Abbey and a 13th century Augustinian foundation. Edmund Spencer, the English poet wrote of the Awbeg River in “The Fairie Queen” calling it the Mula. Castletownroche is also home to an old mill, from which the song “The Old Rustic Bridge” takes its origins. The Blackwater valley boasts a wealth of beautiful and varied walks in particular the Castletownroche to Annes Grove Garden loop.


Sleeps 2, 1 Double Bedroom, 1 Bathroom, Wood Burning Stove, Electric Central Heating, Iron & Ironing Board, Travel cot on request, Garden Furniture.

Annes Grove Gardens, Fishing on River Blackwater, Fota Arboretum and Gardens, Mitchelstown Cave, Doneraile Wildlife Park, Blarney Castle, Barryscourt Castle.

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SALTERBRIDGE GATELoDGECappoquin, Co. Waterford ref 8 on map

Salterbridge Gatelodge is a classically proportioned pavilion lodge located in the glorious Blackwater Valley. Built in 1849 by the Chearnley family from fine ashlar stone, during the restoration the same ashlar stone believed to be used in the original build was sourced from Lismore Castle close by.

Like all gatelodges, its function was to indicate to the passer-by the good standing and taste of the original owner, and to showcase some of the features of the architect’s work, reinterpreted from the big house.

The octagonal entrance hall, now known as the ‘Garden Room’, is among one of its most interesting features. The main bedroom is to the left off this hallway. The sitting room to the right has a log burning stove placed into the original large open hearth which creates an atmosphere of comfort and cosiness.

The charming village of Cappoquin is a only a few minutes walk from the lodge while the Heritage Town of Lismore, where the beautiful Lismore Castle and Gardens is situated, is a short drive away. Walking tours of the Lismore area, such as the Lady Louise’s Walk and The Towers Walk, bring you through to a magical woodland and back to Lismore Cathedral.

There are other wonderful attractions near Cappoquin. Cappoquin House and Dromana House (don’t miss an opportunity to view the unusual Hindu Gothic Gateway here!) are open to the public at certain times of the year. Mount Melleray Abbey welcomes visitors all year round. Angling, sea fishing and equestrian enthusiasts are spoilt for choice with abundant opportunites for salmon fishing on the Blackwater River and riding available at Colligan Equestrian Centre.


Sleeps 2, 1 Double Bedroom, 1 Bathroom, Open Fire, Under floor Heating, Iron & Ironing Board, Radio, Travel cot on request, Garden, Garden Furniture.

Lismore Heritage Centre and Castle Gardens, Waterford Glass Visitors Centre, Mount Melleray Abbey,Glenshelane Forest Trail, Waterford County Museum.

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THE BARBIcANglenarm Castle, Co. antrim ref 9 on map

The Barbican, positioned beyond an old stone bridge over the Glenarm River, is a charming building with gothic windows and a stone turret staircase. Built in 1825 from local basalt, this medieval miniature castle is a perfect romantic hideaway in one of Ulster’s oldest villages.

The interior includes a cosy bedroom where the adjoining bathroom has a traditional roll top bath; a fully-equipped kitchen and sitting room with flagged stone floors on the top floor; and a private roof terrace, where our guests can sit out with a glass of wine when the weather permits, which commands spectacular views of the surrounding countryside. Glenarm’s beach which is nearby is the place where ancient flint tools between four and five thousand years old were raised by the Harvard Archaelogical Expedition in 1934.

Originally built as a simple one story Palladian building, in 1823 the McDonnell family commissioned a well known Dublin architect, William Morrison, to improve the property. Morrison transformed the building into a fortified gatelodge with battlements and towers at regular intervals and the Barbican gateway at its centre.

Visitors can enjoy Glenarm Castle’s historic Walled Garden and charming Tea Room (May to September) or share in the carnival atmosphere of the annual International Highland Games which take place each July.

A scenic drive north along the beautiful Antrim coast passes through the quaint fishing village of Carnlough at the foot of the Antrim Glens and on further to the Giant’s Causeway and the Bushmill’s Distillery. A drive to Belfast city will take you no longer than 45 mins.


Sleeps 2: 1 Double Bedroom, 1 Bathroom, Utility Room, Gas Heating, Open Fire, Washer/Dryer, Iron & Ironing Board, Radio, Travel Cot on Request, Roof Terrace with Table.

Glenarm Forest Park, The Giant’s Causeway, Fishing Village of Carnlough, Town of Cushendall, U.S.Ranger Centre at Carrickfergus, The Old Bushmills Distillery, Glens of Antrim.

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DRUM GATELoDGEbushmills, Co. antrim ref 10 on map

The Drum Gatelodge is set on a quiet country lane in a scenic area of Bushmills and is an ideal romantic retreat from the stresses of everyday life. Circular in design, this castillated building has interesting gothic windows and a winding staircase to a loft bedroom.

The story of the Drum is evocative of a lifestyle now lost. It was home to Lizzie Taggart and her husband both of whom were employed on the estate, he as a farm labourer and she as the ‘hen girl’ looking after the geese, ducks and hens. While at the lodge, Lizzie also kept her own hens, two goats and a collie dog. Lizzie sold her eggs to the grocery cart, and made soda bread and apple cakes to give to the many children who passed her doorway on their way home from school. Lizzie and her husband lived their life in the circular ‘drum’. The kitchen, bathroom and semi-glazed walkway were added during the conservation of this unique building, to provide the facilities required for our guests.

The Drum Gatelodge, which is only 5 minutes drive from Bushmills, is a perfect location for touring the northern rugged Atlantic coastline which extends from the walled city of Derry, by Dunluce Castle, Portrush, the Giant’s Causeway, Carrick-a-Rede Ropebridge and to the beaches of Cushendun and Cushendall. If shopping or town sightseeing is of interest, then most of the major towns of County Antrim are within an hour’s drive at most.


Sleeps 2, 1 Double Bedroom, 1 Bathroom, Wood-burning Stove, Gas Heating, Underfloor Heating,Microwave, Iron & Ironing Board, CD Player, Travel cot on request, Garden, Patio, Garden Furniture.

The Giant’s Causeway, The Old Bushmills Distillery, Dunluce Castle, Carrick-a-Rede Ropebridge, Glenariff Forest Park, Murlough Bay, Rathlin Island.

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wIcKLow HEAD LIGHTHoUSEdunbur head, Co. WiCkloW ref 11 on map

The octagonal stone tower known as Wicklow Head Lighthouse was originally one of a pair built in 1781 as a distinctive landmark to eliminate the confusion among mariners who wondered if they were at Howth or Hook Head. The Lighthouse was originally lit by lanterns each containing twenty tallow candles. However, because they were high on the hill, and often obscured by fog, the towers were not effective and a new lighthouse was built lower down on Dunbur Head. The original front tower has long disappeared from the landscape, but despite a lightning strike which destroyed the interior in the mid 1800s, this rear tower survived.

Irish Landmark acquired the lighthouse in 1996 and quickly began work on its first project. Wicklow Lighthouse now has 6 octagonal rooms carefully constructed in the void that existed within the tower when it was taken on by the Trust. The arched windows, set into walls which are a metre thick, keep the howling winds at bay. The many views of the Irish Sea and the surrounding countryside make this building a very special place to stay.

Known as ‘The Garden of Ireland’, the county of Wicklow is blessed with beautiful scenery, a spectacular coastline and magnificent hills and mountains. Guests can combine culture and heritage with a unique landscape just one hour south of Dublin, yet a world apart from city life. Explore mountain walks and woodland trails, enjoy the fine beaches on the east coast or travel further afield to the scenic valley of Avoca, home to the Avoca Handweavers. Other nearby attractions include, the historic Powerscourt House and Gardens, Wicklow’s Historic Gaol and Glendalough.


Sleeps 4: 2 Double Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom, Iron & Ironing Board, Electric Central Heating. SPECIAL NOTE: 109 steps to Kitchen which is on top Floor.

Wicklow Way Walking Routes, Powerscourt Gardens & Waterfall, Glendalough, Wicklow Gaol, Glenroe Open Farm, Blessington Lakes, Brittas Bay, Silver Strand Beach, Ashford Village, Mount Usher Gardens, Avoca Handweavers - Coffee Shop & Bakery.

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GALLEy HEAD LIGHTKEEpERS’ HoUSES Clonakilty, Co. Cork ref 12 on map

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Sleeps 4: 1 Double Bedroom, 1 Twin Bedroom, 1 Bathroom, Separate Shower Room suitable for Assisted Disabled, Oil Heating, Open Fire, Iron & Ironing Board, Radio, Travel Cot on Request, Garden.

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Sleeps 4: 1 Double Bedroom, 1 Twin Bedroom, 1 Bathroom, Oil Heating, Open Fire, Iron & Ironing Board, Radio, Travel Cot on Request, Garden.

Inchydoney Spa, West Cork Model Railway Village, Michael Collins Centre, Lios Na gCon Ringfort, West Cork Surf School, 1hr drive from Cobh Heritage Centre - learn about The Titanic and The Lusitania.

By the end of the last millennium all the lighthouses around the coast of Ireland had become automated, and many of the houses where where the keepers slept, ate and reared their families had become vacant, and faced an uncertain future.

A partnership between the Commissioners of Irish Lights and The Irish Landmark Trust ensured that at least some were saved so that future generations could have access to these potent reminders of our seafaring culture.

The two adjoining houses at Galley Head were the first to be conserved in this project. They now welcome ‘aboard’ a new type of resident – the Irish Landmark guest, who through their stay will write the new story and chart a new future for these very attractive houses.

Not only do you watch the rise and fall of the sun at Galley, but, as local folklore has it, because the Sultan of Turkey while a guest at Castlefreke, requested that the beacon shine inland as well as out to sea, your evenings will be lit up at regular intervals by the powerful light of the station.

The lightkeepers’ houses are located close to the picturesque village of Clonakilty, a charming and vibrant market town. Filled with great restaurants cosy pubs and lively music, this award winning village is a must see for tourists. Activities in the area include, whale and dolphin watching, learn to surf at Inchydoney Blue Flag Beach, rent a bike and explore the hidden coves around West Cork’s coastline, walk the West Cork Green Way or go on a historical walking tour of Clonakilty and hear about Michael Collins, one of the great military and political leaders in Irish history.

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Sleeps 7: 1 Double Bedroom, 1 Double & Single Bedroom, 2 Single Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom, Separate Shower Room, Open Fire, Washer/Dryer, Iron & Ironing Board, Travel Cot on Request. Please Note: This property is cliff facing. Children must be supervised.

Sleeps 5, 1 Double Bedroom, 1 Double and Single Bedroom, 1 Bathroom, 1 Separate Shower Room,Open Fire, Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, Iron & Ironing Board, Travel cot on request, Garden. Please Note: This property is cliff facing. Children must be supervised.

Carrickfergus Castle, Andrew Jackson Centre at Carrickfergus, Glens of Antrim, Antrim Castle Gardens, Belfast Zoo, Fishing Village of Carnlough.

BLAcKHEAD LIGHTKEEpERS’ HoUSESWhitehead, Co. antrim ref 13 on map

Built in 1901 during the glory days of Belfast’s shipping era, Blackhead Lightkeepers’ Houses provide stunning views of Belfast Lough and beyond. It was not until 1902 that the first fog signal became operational from this impressive navigational aid. The lighthouse became automated in 1969. Traditionally Blackhead Lighthouse would have been important in guiding many of the huge vessels from the famous shipyard of Harland & Wolff out of Belfast Lough, one of the most well known being the ill-fated Titanic.

Both Victorian houses at Blackhead have changed little since they were first built and retain many original features in good condition. The elegance of these buildings can be seen in the original windows, doors, fireplaces and shutters. Each room is beautifully proportioned with high ceilings and long sash windows that reach almost to the ground to accommodate the low seated Victorian furniture of the period.

Guests staying at Blackhead can enjoy walking along the coastal path which leads along the shore to the Victorian village of Whitehead; while a cliff walk in the opposite direction is a must see with unspoilt views overlooking Belfast Lough. Belfast city is only half an hour’s drive away for those who like shopping and city sightseeing; Carrickfergus Castle is a few minutes drive away, and the coastal drive towards north Antrim is a relaxing day out for a visit to Glenarm, Carnlough Bay, Cushendun and Cushendall. Or just sit in the window of the house and watch the ships coming and going out of Belfast harbour.

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Loop HEAD LIGHTKEEpER’S HoUSEkilbaha, Co. Clare ref 14 on map

Loop Head lighthouse station is the major landmark on the northern shore of the Shannon river. The complex is built on a clifftop with 300 degree views of the sea down to Kerry Head and Dingle, across the Shannon and up the Clare coast to the Cliffs of Moher. With Galway Bay to the north and the Shannon estuary cutting deep into the south, the county of Clare is almost a peninsula.

There has been a lighthouse at this important navigational location since 1670. The light was manually operated until 1971, when electricity was introduced to the station. Loop Head Lighthouse was officially fully automated twenty years later.

There’s plenty to see and do in County Clare, from the spectacular Cliffs of Moher, to the rocky limestone terrain of The Burren; a medieval banquet at Bunratty Castle, which dates from 1425, and more than 250 castles in various states of preservation. The Aran Islands, one of the few remaining places where Gaelic is used in daily life, are accessible daily by boat trip from Doolin. Golf, pitch and putt, fishing, horse-riding, watersports, and hill-walking are all readily available for the active tourist. Lahinch Seaworld and Aquarium, in the town of Lahinch, has many rare and interesting fish species, and there is also a swimming complex and a playzone. The towns of Clare, from the narrow streets of Ennis to the old shops and pubs of Ennistymon, have a special charm you will find nowhere else.

Special Note: The lighthouse station is reasonably remote, although Kilbaha village with post office, shop and pub is only 3 miles away. It is recommended that guests bring bottled drinking water as there is no mains supply at the station.


Sleeps 5, 1 Double Bedroom, 1 Single Bedroom, 1 Twin Bedroom, Separate WC, Open Fire, Oil Heating, Dishwasher, Iron & Ironing Board, Radio, Travel cot on request, Patio.

Aillwee Cave, Cliffs of Moher, Bunratty Castle & Folk Park, The Burren Centre, Dolphin Watching, Craggaunowen Living Past Experience, Glór Irish Music Centre.

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BALLEALy coTTAGEshane’s Castle estate, Co. antrim ref 15 on map

Ballealy Cottage was built in 1865 from local Antrim blackstone and is believed to be a miniature model of the forest ranger’s lodge at Windsor. Located in a woodland setting, it has a romantic fairytale appearance, with irregular gables and half-hipped roofs and an ornate bargeboard of trefoils and bold horned curls.

The cottage is built around a tiny central couryard, entered through an arched passageway. Doors lead from the courtyard into the house where guests will find a kitchen with an aga-style stove and flagged stone floor. The upstairs bathroom has a freestanding roll top bath.

Guests at Ballealy will have a real sense of being far removed from the hustle and bustle of normal everyday life. The only sounds to intrude will be those of the surrounding working farms. A large wild garden area offers an opportunity for children to burn off excess energy.

Ballealy cottage has been restored with style and without compromising its architectural character. This excellence was recognised through a prestigious award from the Environment and Heritage Services Conservation Awards for a listed building scheme which achieved a high conservation standard.

The nearby Randalstown Forest Park has a deer enclosure and a herd of wild fallow deer. Wildfowl hide on the Lough Neagh shore. A day out at Belfast Zoo is a must for families with children. This is a modern zoo with a strong emphasis on conservation and the zoo’s collection includes over 160 different animal species, many of them endangered. Ballealy is within easy reach of Belfast city, Antrim Castle, Lough Neagh and is a good base for touring around the unspoilt countryside of County Antrim.


Sleeps 5: 1 Double Bedroom, 1 Single Bedroom, 1 Twin Bedroom, 1 Bathroom, Separate Shower Room, Open Fire, Oil Heating, Washing Machine, Iron & Ironing Board, Radio, Travel Cot on Request, Garden, Garden Furniture.

Fishing on Lough Neagh, Randalstown Forest Park, Antrim Lough Shore Park, Lough Neagh Discovery Centre, The Giant’s Causeway, Glens of Antrim.

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TERMoN HoUSEmaghery, dungloe, Co. donegal ref 16 on map

Termon House, situated on the seashore of a remote Donegal peninsula, dates back to the 1770s. The beautiful and unique stone wall, built from local beach boulders, which surrounds Termon House was part of a famine relief project to help alleviate the suffering of locals whose potato crop had failed in the Great Famine of 1847.

The crashing waves rolling in from the Atlantic sea are the only sounds to be heard. The house with adjoining barn was built with traditionally high ceilings to create an air of formality to impress local people who would call to see the land agent. With a range-type cooker, open fire, cast iron beds and a roll top bath this wonderful house provides a real home from home for our guests.

The county of Donegal is breathtaking, with misty mountains, serene lakes and dramatic coastlines. Golfers need not go far to find a green, anglers can cast upon the many lakes and rivers, or trek along the vast landscape on horseback. Glenveagh National Park, situated in the north-west of the county, includes the two highest mountains in the county, Errigal and Slieve Sneacht. Lough Veagh has natural stocks of brown trout, salmon and arctic char.

Donegal Adventure Centre in the town of Bundoran is one of Ireland’s premier outdoor centres. For the visitor more interested in culture and heritage, the County Museum in Letterkenny has a varied programme of exhibitions, and the Killybegs Maritime and Heritage Centre has a fascinating audio visual presentation and is also home to the longest handknotting loom in the world.


Sleeps 6: 2 Double Bedrooms, 1 Twin Bedroom, 1 Bathroom, Separate Shower Room suitable for Assisted Disabled, Open Fire, Oil Heating, Washing Machine, Iron & Ironing Board, Radio, Travel Cot on Request, Garden, Garden Furniture. SPECIAL NOTE: one double bedroom is accessed through the twin room.

Glenveagh National Park, Dunlewey Outdoor Centre, Glebe House Gallery, Day Trips to Tory Island, Surfing Schools, Donegal Castle.

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cLoMANTAGH cASTLEfreshford, Co. kilkenny ref 17 on map

Clomantagh Castle is a part of a unique settlement of Tower House, Farmhouse and Bawn. It has remained in continuous occupation for almost 500 years. At one time there would have been a large banqueting hall attached to the tower house, but this has long disappeared. A Victorian farmhouse now adjoins the castle in the place of this lost banqueting hall.

There is a wonderful deep-walled kitchen in the ground floor of the tower house, reminiscent of a Tuscan farm-house and complete with a flag stone floor. An old farm dresser, a country kitchen range and a large table fill this high vaulted kitchen. The farmhouse parlour has a strong Irish vernacular theme with rich orange tones and lovingly restored sash windows.

A medieval theme carries through the tower house to the turret stone staircase leading to the main bedroom in the tower. The cast iron four poster bed makes a perfect setting for any ‘king’ or ‘queen’ of the castle. The past echoes in every footstep as you walk through this medieval towerhouse.

Kilkenny has long been established as the home of Irish crafts. Throughout the county are many craft and design studios and workshops. Kilkenny city is itself only a short half hour drive from Clomantagh, and as you walk the streets of this city you will stumble across artisan craft workshops, lovingly selling hand crafted goods from solid wood furniture to small pieces of delicate textiles and jewellery. The county is rich in heritage and natural beauty. Feel the passion of past generations through places like Kells Priory and Woodstock Estate or reconnect with nature in stunning natural settings like Dunmore Caves and Castlecomer Demesne.


Sleeps 10, 4 Double Bedrooms, 1 Twin Bedroom, 2 Bathrooms, Separate Shower Room, Open Fire,Oil Heating, Washing Machine, Dishwasher, Iron & Ironing Board, Radio, Travel cot on request, Garden, Garden Furniture.

Nuenna Farm Equestrian Centre, Kilkenny Castle, St. Canice’s Cathedral, Rothe House, Dunmore Caves.

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Sleeps 2: 1 double bedroom, 1 bathroom, Open Fire, Washing Machine & Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Iron & Iorning Board, Travel Cot on Request, Patio area and Garden Furniture, Garden on the Banks of River Liffey.

LocAL ATTRAcTIoNS

Donadea Forest Park & Café, Oughterard & Taghadoe Round Tower, Killinthomas Wood – 15km of signposted walks, Museum of Icons at Newbridge Silverware, Newbridge Farmers Market and craft fair– Saturdays 9am-2pm. See thoroughbred horses training on the beautiful Curragh of Kildare and visit Punchestown Race Course, home of Irish National Hunt Racing.

BATTy LANGLEy LoDGE AT cASTLETowNCastletoWn, leixlip, Co. kildare ref 18 on map

Batty Langley Lodge is an elegant two-storey house with seven very distinctive stone pinnacles. Built at the end of the eighteenth century by Lady Louisa Conolly, it was designed to be viewed from the nearby River Walk as part of the planned landscape surrounding the well known Palladian Castletown House.

Located on the very edge of the estate, the lodge’s privacy made it a suitable location as a ‘cottage ornée’, a place where the privileged nobility would escape from the grandeur of the great house and indulge their fantasies by donning the mask of simple farmwives or dairy maids.

This house is an exceptional example of gothic revival architecture with some original features surviving. Its well-balanced half-octagonal west façade was derived from a design for a ‘Gothick Temple’ prepared by Batty Langley, who was a famous English garden designer and prolific writer of the 17th century.

Idyllically set on the banks of the River Liffey at the end of Lady Louisa’s River Side Walk, Batty Langley Lodge enjoys use of the extensive grounds of Castletown House. Guests can walk through the parklands all year round or try their hand at fly fishing on the River Liffey that runs in front of the Lodge.

Castletown House has an extensive calendar of events throughout the year including The Winter Lecture Series presented by the Centre for the Study of Historic Irish Houses and Estates; and Camerata Ireland and Barry Douglas host a series of concerts at Castletown House. Details of these and other events can be found at www.castletownconcertseries.com.

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Salterbridge Gatelodge cappoquin, co. waterford

Schoolhouse at AnnaghmoreAnnaghmore, co. Sligo

Merrion Mews63 Fitzwilliam Lane, Merrion Square, Dublin 2

Triumphal Arch Gatelodge colebrooke, co.Fermanagh

BEFoRE AFTER BEFoRE AFTER

BEFoRE AFTER BEFoRE AFTER

As a registered charity, The Irish Landmark Trust relies on the generosity of others so that it may continue to save important buildings. Our work is wholly dependent on the funding received from individuals, grant giving agencies and government bodies. The funds to restore a building must be secured before the work of conservation can begin. Once restored, the income from the holiday letting pays for the upkeep and maintenance of the building and ensures it has secure future.

Each year we turn down requests to get involved in buildings which need and deserve our help simply because we do not have the funds to take them on.

Please consider helping us to rescue buildings at risk so that they may be enjoyed and appreciated by future generations. Your gift, whether large or small, will assist Irish Landmark to continue its work.

Ways to help:Make a once off donation•Make an annual donation•Contribute to individual projects that may be of particular interest to you•Leave a legacy to Irish Landmark•

Donations can be made by post, by calling 01 670 4733 or by logging on to our website, www.irishlandmark.com

Cromwell Point Lightkeeper’s House, Goggin Cottage, Saunderscourt Gatelodges, Magherintemple Gatelodge

Future Properties:

In Northern Ireland the following projects –

Ballealy Cottage, Blackhead Lightkeepers’ Houses, Drum Gatelodge, The Barbican, Triumphal Arch Gatelodge have been grant assisted by these agencies:

In addition to the above funders, The Triumphal Arch Gatelodge has been grant assisted by:

In the Republic of Ireland our work is assisted by many local county councils, and by Department of the Environment, Heritage & Local Government. We are particularly indebted to the continuing support of The Heritage Council and the partnership with the Commissioners of Public Works.

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How yoU cAN HELpoUR FUNDERS THE IRISH LANDMARK TRUST cURRENT AND FUTURE pRopERTIES

list of properties

1. ScHooLHoUSE AT ANNAGHMoRE,

Annaghmore, co. Sligo

2. TRIUMpHAL ARcH GATELoDGE, colebrooke, co. FERMANAGH

3. GATE HoUSE AT cASTLETowN, castletown, celbridge, co. Kildare

4. RoUND HoUSE AT cASTLETowN, castletown, celbridge, co. Kildare

5. MERRIoN MEwS, No. 63 Fitzwilliam Lane, Merrion Square, Dublin 2

6. No. 25 EUSTAcE ST, Temple Bar, Dublin 2

7. ANNES GRovE GATELoDGE, castletownroche, co. cork

8. SALTERBRIDGE GATELoDGE, cappoquin, co. waterford

9. THE BARBIcAN, Glenarm castle, co. Antrim

10. DRUM GATELoDGE, Bushmills, co. Antrim

11. wIcKLow HEAD LIGHTHoUSE, Dunbur Head, co. wicklow

12. GALLEy HEAD LIGHTKEEpERS’

HoUSES, clonakilty, co. cork.

13. BLAcKHEAD LIGHTKEEpERS’ HoUSES,

whitehead, co. Antrim

14. Loop HEAD LIGHTKEEpER'S HoUSE,

Kilbaha, co. clare

15. BALLEALy coTTAGE, Shane’s castle Estate, co. Antrim

16. TERMoN HoUSE, Maghery, Dungloe, co. Donegal

17. cLoMANTAGH cASTLE, Freshford, co. Kilkenny

18. BATTy LANGLEy LoDGE, castletown, Leixlip, co Kildare

future properties

A. BEIT RESIDENcE & GARDEN ApARTMENT AT RUSSBoRoUGH HoUSE,

Blessington, co. wicklow

B. cRoMwELL poINT LIGHTKEEpER’S cottage,

valentia Island, co. Kerry

c. GoGGIN coTTAGE, Kildimo, co. Limerick

D. MAGHERINTEMpLE GATE LoDGE, churchfield Road, Ballycastle, co.

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