A Future for Irish Historic Houses - Irish Heritage Trust

other part-time employee. A farm of this size cannot possibly sustain the upkeep of
such a large house. Consequently, original contents have been sold in the past to
finance repairs, restoration and conservation projects. The lack of income means that:
- Large areas of the house are in an advanced state of decay. For example,
about fifteen years ago, one wing, a nineteenth-century addition, had to be
demolished because of its dangerous state. Finances were not available to
restore it.
- Adequate insurance cover is unaffordable.
- Security is a huge problem. There have been a number of burglaries at the
castle and valuable contents stolen.
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