Borris House
Borris House in County Carlow, again perhaps due to its medieval origins, is one of the few Irish country houses to be built beside a town. In the late 18th century the owner, Thomas Kavanagh, represented Kilkenny in the Irish Parliament and, after its abolition in 1800, at Westminster. His large 17th century house, which incorporated an earlier castle on the site, was damaged in the 1789 rebellion, so Sir Richard Morrison and his son, William Vitruvius, were engaged to restore and enlarge the building in the newly fashionable Tudor-Revival style.
Address & Contact
Borris House, Borris, Carlowt: +353 97 71884
Available as a Film Location
Culture and Education
Museum
Concerts, Plays or Recitals
Educational Visits
Events
Special family celebrations
Meetings or receptions
Activities
Country Sports
Opening Details
Open
May 1, 5, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19, 20, 22, 26, 29.
June 2, 5, 9, 12, 16, 19, 23, 26, 30.
July 3, 7, 10, 14, 17, 21, 24, 28, 31.
August 4, 7, 11, 14, 18, 21, 25, 28.
September 4, 8, 11.
October 29, 30.
December 3, 4.
1.30pm to 5.30pm
Adults €10
Concessions €8