Magnificent home of the Marquis of Waterford and his ancestors since 1170. The interior of the house contains exceptionally fine plasterwork by James Wyatt, also pictures, prints, books, works of art, furniture, porcelain, jewllery and medals.

Grounds include outstanding Arboretum, shell grotto, built and personally decorated by Catherine Poer, Countess of Tyrone in 1754 and a bridge built in 1205 for King John to cross the River Clodagh.

House tour €10 Shell house and garden tour €5 Combined tour €15

From Easter to 15 October - 10am to 4pm, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Also 1st and 3rd Sunday of every month. Phone tour guide on 051 387134 to open estate gate or book guided tour. Tour approximately 1 to 1½ hours.

Curraghmore House

Portlaw

Waterford

Republic of Ireland

T: +353 51 387101

W: http://www.curraghmorehouse.ie

Information and photos courtesy of Failte Ireland, National Tourism Development Authority.

Credits and Sources:

Nancy Cox, Undergraduate Student, University of West Florida