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Places to Visit > Historic Buildings Rathdrum,
Co. Wicklow,
Ireland
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Avondale House, once the home of Charles Stewart Parnell, one of the greatest political leaders of Irish History, has been refurbished by the Irish Forestry Board to the decor of c. 1850. A specially commissioned audio visual presentation is shown to visi tors prior to viewing the house. The 'American Room' is now open and deals mainly with Admiral Charles Stewart, Parnell's famous American grandfather who manned the USS Constitution during the 1812 War which still stands in Boston Harbour. Other facilitie s include a restaurant, gift shop, picnic areas and children's play area.
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