Farmleigh House
Farmleigh House
Farmleigh House (Phoenix Park, Castleknock, Dublin 15) — Farmleigh, situated to the north-west of Dublin’s Phoenix Park, was purchased from the Guinness (brewing) family by the Irish Government in 1999. The house has been carefully refurbished by the Office of Public Works as the premier accommodation for visiting dignitaries and guests of the nation, for high level Government meetings, and for public enjoyment.
Farmleigh House covers an area of 78 acres and contains many beautiful features including the Main House, which is a fine example of Georgian-Victorian architecture, the Sunken Garden, the Walled Garden, the famous Clock Tower and the Lake and The Benjamin Iveagh Library.
Public tours are available for free Monday – Sunday (and Bank Holidays) from 10am – 6pm, provided the House is available and not in use by the Government as accommodation for visiting dignitaries. On occasions, Farmleigh House may be closed for State Purposes. Check website for updates: www.farmleigh.ie