Who owns Castletown House now?
KilkennyNow.ie has learned Texan billionaire businessman Kelcy Warren has bought Castletown House and Estate, nestled just inside the Kilkenny border close to Carrick-on-Suir, for a whopping €12.6m.
What is Castletown House used for?
Erected between 1722 and c. 1729 for William Conolly, Speaker of the Irish House of Commons, Castletown House was designed to reflect its owner’s power and to serve as a venue for political entertaining on a large scale.
Who lived in Castletown House?
Catherine Conolly, widow of the great ‘Speaker’, continued to live in Castletown until her own death in 1752. Castletown was then inherited by her nephew William. He died just two years later and the house was inherited by his son Tom Conolly.
How old is Castletown House?
299c. 1722
Castletown House/Age
Who bought Castletown Cox?
Kelcy Warren
Castletown Cox
| Castletown Cox House | |
|---|---|
| Owner | Kelcy Warren |
| Technical details | |
| Material | Kilkenny limestone and sandstone |
| Floor count | 4 |
Who designed Castletown House?
William Conolly
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Castletown House/Architects
Castletown House was built between 1722 and 1729 in the Palladian style by a man named William Conolly. William was from Co. Donegal. He came from relatively humble beginnings to become the wealthiest and politically most powerful man in Ireland.
Who owns Castletown Cox?
Can you go inside the Dublin Castle?
Open Daily. We’re open seven days a week from 9:45 to 17:45 (last admission at 17:15). Tickets can be collected on site at the Castle’s visitor reception desk in the State Apartments (upper courtyard) or can be booked online by clicking here. Until the end of 2021, entry to Dublin Castle is FREE for all visitors.
How did Kelcy Warren make his money?
Kelcy Warren cofounded pipeline company Energy Transfer with Ray C. Davis (now also a billionaire) in 1996. Warren’s fortune stems from publicly traded company Energy Transfer LP; he stepped down as CEO in October 2020 but remains executive chairman.
Who is the current owner of Castletown House?
Castletown House remained in the family’s hands until 1965, when it was purchased by Desmond Guinness, who restored the house to its original splendour. His investment was continued from 1979 by the Castletown Foundation. In 1994 Castletown House was transferred to state care and today it is managed by the Heritage Service.
Where is Castletown House and parklands in Kildare?
Castletown is set amongst beautiful eighteenth-century parklands on the banks of the Liffey in Celbridge, County Kildare. The house was built around 1722 for the speaker of the Irish House of Commons, William Conolly, to designs by several renowned architects.
When was the dining room at Castletown built?
Castletown House. Country Life Picture Library. OPW. Castletown House. National Monuments Service Photographic Unit. OPW. Castletown House. Country Life Picture Library. OPW. Dining had played an important part in the hospitality offered at Castletown from the start, but a purpose-built dining room was only created in 1768.
What to do at Castletown House in Ireland?
Magnificent Castletown House is Ireland’s single-most imposing Georgian estate, and a testament to the vast wealth enjoyed by the Anglo-Irish gentry during the 18th century. Hour-long guided tours beginning at noon and 3pm provide an insight into how the 1% lived in the 18th century; otherwise you can wander at will.