A Future for Irish Historic Houses - Irish Heritage Trust

- The castle’s gardens are believed to be amongst the oldest in Ireland.
Originally laid out by Richard Boyle, the so-called Great Earl of Cork,
they retain much of their original Jacobean form and are presently host to
an important collection of contemporary sculpture commissioned by
Lismore’s owner, Lord Hartington.
The castle was re-roofed about twenty-five years ago. The west wing and the Carlisle
tower at the southern end are not inhabited and are in a dilapidated state of repair
internally, although the walls and roof are said to be sound. The outoffices including
those in the old stable yard, the old sawmills yard and the old laundry are all in a poor
state of repair and require re-roofing. A recent estimate for the cost of re-roofing the
stable yard outoffices and a modest renovation of the west wing was put at €800,000.
The castle can be rented out for a minimum charge of €3,500 per night for up to
twelve guests. For additional guests, up to a maximum of twenty-three, there is a
further charge of €250 per person per night.
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