The house was eventually sold to businessman Jim Calleary in 1979. He has left the house's contents and it has since become a priceless archive of famine records.
Starring:Tom Dunne
Directed by:Shane Brennan
Season 1
S01:E01 - Doneraile Court
It has been fifty years since the St Leger family left Doneraile Court, closing the doors of this magnificent house and transferring it into the care of the State.
S01:E02 - Kylemore Abbey
Featuring Historic Interiors Consultant, Joanne Smyth and Manager at Kylemore Abbey, Eithne O Halloran who's also a past pupil of the Benedictine School in Connemara.
S01:E03 - Emo Court
The real challenge, however, lies in filling it with furniture, paintings and precious artefacts now scattered in private and public collections all over the country.
S01:E04 - Russborough House
Russborough House is home to one of Ireland's most famed and coveted Art collections. It includes priceless works by Goya, Vermeer, Peter-Paul Rubens and Vernet.
S01:E05 - Johnstown Castle
Located just outside Wexford town in Ireland's sunny south-east, Johnstown Castle is a stunning example of the Gothic revival architecture of the 19th century.
S01:E06 - Castletown House
Now under the care of the OPW, Mary Heffernan and a team of experts are exploring the history of the Conolly family, while supervising the return of several paintings.
S01:E07 - Strokestown House
The house was eventually sold to businessman Jim Calleary in 1979. He has left the house's contents and it has since become a priceless archive of famine records.
S01:E08 - Kilkenny Castle
Originally built by Strongbow, in 1173, Kilkenny Castle was eventually the ancestral home of the Butlers of Ormonde.
S01:E09 - Glebe House
Glebe House and Gallery in Co. Donegal was the home of the renowned artist Derek Hill. He lived there for 30 years, an escape from the hustle and bustle of London.
S01:E10 - Farmleigh Guesthouse
This year, Mary Heffernan of the OPW and her team are gearing up for one of their busiest seasons yet.
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