Curraghmore House
Curraghmore
The private estate of the Marquesses of Waterford for over 800 years, home to Ireland's largest private demesne and the Shell House.
Curraghmore is near Portlaw and has been home to the de la Poer family, now the Marquesses of Waterford, since the 12th century. It is one of Ireland's largest private estates. The estate includes an 18th-century central mansion, formal French-style gardens, ancient woodland, and the Shell House, decorated in 1754 by the lady of the house with shells from around the world. The house and gardens open on only a limited number of days, usually on specific summer dates. Check the official website or book ahead. It is about 20 km from Waterford.
Opening hours
Seasonal (check official website)
Nearby sights
- Waterford Greenway
- Copper Coast UNESCO Global Geopark
- Mount Congreve Gardens
- Coumshingaun Lough
- Mahon Falls
- Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity
- Tramore Beach
- Bishop's Palace