This is a giant neo-gothic country mansion built in the 1860’s. Later it became a boarding school run by benedictine nuns until the school closed in 2010. You can visit some open rooms downstairs (nuns still live upstairs). The main reason to visit however is a view from the lakeshore, Pollacapall Lough, and possibly a stroll through the gardens and to see the Gothic Church. Admission include entry to the Victorian walled gardens (a 20 minute walk away or shuttle bus April – October).
While we give the visit of the house/gardens a 1 star, the view (without going in) is worth a 3.
Hours:
- Jul – Aug; 09:00 – 19:00
- Sept – Oct; 09:30 – 17:30
- Apr – Jun; 09:00 – 18:00
- Nov – Mar; 10:00 – 16:30