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From Olivia Robertson
Co-Founder, FOI
July 9, 2010
Huntington Castle Brochure
Olivia sent the following brochure of the Castle:
You may view & print out a PDF file of the full brochure here: Castle Brochure
(Requires Adobe Acrobat to open. Print in Landscape format.)
Left panel above: Beneath the Castle where the old dungeons used to be, there is now a Temple to the Goddess Isis. There is also a well, believed to date back to mediaeval monastic times.
Olivia writes on the bottom of this panel: "Fellowship of Isis members are welcome to attend 8 yearly Goddess Festivals in the Temple of Isis. Invitations from the Circle of Brigid: hon.sec.circleofbrigid@gmail.com"
Center panel above: Opening Time: June - July - August
Daily: 2:00pm-6:00pm
Last Tour: 5:30pm
Admission Fees: £8 house & gardens; £5 gardens only
Usual Concessions apply. Groups are welcome.
Rosslare: 40 miles, 64km
Dublin: 60 miles, 96km
Carolow M9 J5: 18 miles, 28km
Huntington Castle, Clonegal, Co. Carlow
Right panel above: Clonegal Co. Carlow, Ireland
Huntington Castle 1625
part of Ireland's colourful heritage
Left panel above: Huntington Castle, Clonegal, County Carlow, the ancient seat of the Esmonde family is today one of Ireland's historical treasures. Presently lived in by the Durdin-Robertsons, descendants of the Esmondes, the Castle is set in picturesque countryside at the foot of the Blackstairs Mountains. Built in 1625 on the site of a former 14th century stronghold and abbey, this imposing granite keep served as a garrison on the strategically important Wexford to Dublin route.
Center panel above: Like every good Castle, Huntington has its resident ghosts. From monks to soldiers, bishops and a lady's maid, it is also visited by the ghost of Ailish O'Flaherty, first wife of Lord Esmonde and grand-daughter of Grace O'Malley, the Pirate Queen.
Right panel above: In the gardens there is an ancient Yew walk and the extensive castle grounds offer a wide variety of flora and fauna, including a number of 'champion' trees. With stories and artefacts relating to a diverse selection of historical characters from Cromwell to Milton, the half hour guided tours provide many more facts and details about the fascinating history of the house and family.
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