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Brannockstown,
Co. Kildare,
Ireland
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| Locality Info: | Brannockstown, Co Kildare |
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| Phone: | (045)-483614 |
| Open: | Open from 28th January - 22nd February, 7th May - 12th June. 15th June - 21st June. Summer open daily, winter Monday - Friday fr |
Harristown House was built is the second half of the 18th century under the supervision of the architect Whitmore Davis. It was rebuilt after a fire in the 1890's by James Franklin Fuller. The La Touche family lived in the house until 1920. in 1946 Major MW Beaumont bought the house and during his time the Cottage Walk was created and the Walled Gardens restored. Important features in the house are the library, the furniture of French and Italian origin, and family portraits. There are also chimneypieces, inlaid floors, mahogany doors and Chinese wall paper. A half hour guided tour is available. Group visits should be arranged in advance.
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