The story of the Powerscourt Estate is a tragic one. The house, originally a 13th-century castle, was extensively altered during the 18th century by German architect Richard Cassels. Originally the family seat of the Viscounts Powerscourt, the estate has been sold to the Slazenger family in 1961, founders and former owners of the Slazenger sporting goods business. They renovated the […]
The rainy weather was ideal for a tour through one of the grand houses around Dublin. We chose Russborough House, and were mesmerized by the art and beauty of the rooms we could visit on a guided tour. Russborough House is a Georgian Palladian house, designed by Richard Cassels for Joseph Leeson, 1st Earl of Milltown, built between 1741 and
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The next day, the weather was ideal for an indoor activity – to say something positive about it. We drove to the Guinness Brewery in the hope of getting a parking there on a Sunday, and we did. I suppose, you haven’t heard about VIYOUU, that’s because the App isn’t released yet, but is going
