Old Connaught House

Old Connaught House is an 18th-century house located in Rathmichael, Dublin, Ireland.[1][2] Though originally built for bishop William Gore, shortly after his death in 1784 it was leased by William Plunket (later Baron Plunket).[3] The house was occupied by the Plunket family for several generations, before being used by the Congregation of Christian Brothers as a novitiate school in the mid 20th century.[2]

Old Connaught House in 2013

The house remained unoccupied for several years before being leased to a non-profit equestrian organisation.[2] It was sold in 2000, renovated, and is now a development of residential apartments.[3]

53.212°N 6.134°W / 53.212; -6.134

References
  1. "Style: Buildings of Ireland: National Inventory of Architectural Heritage". buildingsofireland.ie. Retrieved 24 January 2016.
  2. "History of Old Connaught House & Gardens and Festina Lente -". Festina Lente Foundation. Archived from the original on 15 July 2017.
  3. "History". Oldconnaughthouse.ie. Retrieved 9 March 2019.


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