Doneraile

This project consisted of the proposed refurbishment works and associated external access to the basement, ground and first floors of the main house at Doneraile Court, which is an 18th Century stately mansion House, with 19th century additions, located on 400 acres of picturesque gardens and wildlife preserve on a slope that overlooks the river Awbeg. At the time of the project’s inception, much of the existing structure was under-utilised and suffering from consequential neglect. It was the intention of OPW to carry out restoration and repair works to the un-used ground floor of the house and part of its immediate environs to facilitate a venue for exhibitions, cultural and community events. It was subsequently decided by the clients to restore the house to its original form as a stately mansion and open it up to the public as a visitor attraction, similar to Castletown House in Co. Kildare.