Tourin House and Gardens are situated about 5km from Cappoquin and the heritage town of Lismore in County Waterford. The main house was built in 1840 in the then fashionable Italianate style. The main feature inside is a fine double oak staircase.

Meanwhile, the gardens extend over 2 hectares and include a walled garden. A fine collection of camellias, rhododendrons, magnolias and other shrubs give a beautiful seasonal display of colour. Rare and mature trees include a Champion London Plane Tree. Lovely walks along garden and woodland paths lead to Tourin Quay and a pond with wild duck and other wild life.

Overlooking the River Blackwater, the original historic 16th-century tower house still stands and can be seen from the garden.

The house is open from May to September, Tuesday to Saturday. Groups are welcome by appointment.

Signposted from Cappoquin.

Admission Prices

Garden €5 House €5 Senior Citizens/Children €3.50

Opening Times

April to September Wednesday to Saturday 1.00pm to 5.00pm Groups by Appointment Other times by Appoinment

Tourin

Cappoquin

Waterford

Republic of Ireland

T: +353 58 54405

W: www.tourin-house.ie

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

Credits and Sources:

Nancy Cox, Undergraduate Student, University of West Florida