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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Shane Brennan
Director
