Search Business

Search:

Category:

Select a Category   A Day Out   CONNACHT   LEINSTER   MUNSTER   ULSTER   A Guide To   Connacht   Leinster   Munster   Ulster   Accommodation   Connacht   Leinster   Munster   Ulster   Activities/Sports   CONNACHT   LEINSTER   MUNSTER   ULSTER   Eating Out   CONNACHT RESTAURANTS   LEINSTER RESTAURANTS   MUNSTER RESTAURANTS   ULSTER RESTAURANTS   ENTERTAINMENT- Arts Centres and Theatres   CONNACHT   LEINSTER   MUNSTER   ULSTER   ENTERTAINMENT- Cinema   CONNACHT   LEINSTER   MUNSTER   ULSTER   ENTERTAINMENT- Clubs/Pubs   CONNACHT   LEINSTER   MUNSTER   ULSTER   FOOD-Farmers Markets   CONNACHT   LEINSTER   MUNSTER   ULSTER   Golf Courses   CONNACHT   LEINSTER   MUNSTER   ULSTER   Organic Food   Transport- Airport, Bus, Ferry and Rail   Connacht   Leinster   Munster   Ulster   WEDDING VENUES   CONNACHT   LEINSTER   MUNSTER   ULSTER   Where can we find out more   Connacht   Leinster   Munster   Ulster   Xtra   Connacht   Leinster   Munster   Ulster  

Location:

Select a County All County Antrim County Armagh County Carlow County Cavan County Clare County Cork County Derry County Donegal County Down County Dublin County Fermanagh County Galway County Kerry County Kildare County Kilkenny County Laois County Leitrim County Limerick County Longford County Louth County Mayo County Meath County Monaghan County Offaly County Roscommon County Sligo County Tipperary County Tyrone County Waterford County Westmeath County Wexford County Wicklow Select a Town/City

•  
• Clear

• View Quick List

Browse by Category

• A Day Out (1011)

• CONNACHT (217)

• LEINSTER (396)

• MUNSTER (209)

• ULSTER (207)

• A Guide To (65)

• Connacht (19)

• Leinster (17)

• Munster (21)

• Ulster (9)

• Accommodation (191)

• Connacht (91)

• Leinster (51)

• Munster (25)

• Ulster (34)

• Activities/Sports (379)

• CONNACHT (120)

• LEINSTER (95)

• MUNSTER (65)

• ULSTER (60)

• Eating Out (53)

• CONNACHT RESTAURANTS (36)

• LEINSTER RESTAURANTS (15)

• MUNSTER RESTAURANTS (0)

• ULSTER RESTAURANTS (11)

• ENTERTAINMENT- Arts Centres and Theatres (410)

• CONNACHT (58)

• LEINSTER (146)

• MUNSTER (97)

• ULSTER (76)

• ENTERTAINMENT- Cinema (169)

• CONNACHT (30)

• LEINSTER (48)

• MUNSTER (58)

• ULSTER (37)

• ENTERTAINMENT- Clubs/Pubs (193)

• CONNACHT (58)

• LEINSTER (55)

• MUNSTER (78)

• ULSTER (9)

• FOOD-Farmers Markets (311)

• CONNACHT (88)

• LEINSTER (73)

• MUNSTER (133)

• ULSTER (17)

• Golf Courses (1027)

• CONNACHT (124)

• LEINSTER (402)

• MUNSTER (226)

• ULSTER (279)

• Organic Food (2)

• Transport- Airport, Bus, Ferry and Rail (39)

• Connacht (15)

• Leinster (2)

• Munster (4)

• Ulster (17)

• WEDDING VENUES (46)

• CONNACHT (29)

• LEINSTER (19)

• MUNSTER (1)

• ULSTER (6)

• Where can we find out more (244)

• Connacht (88)

• Leinster (60)

• Munster (57)

• Ulster (36)

• Xtra (33)

• Connacht (21)

• Leinster (12)

• Munster (2)

• Ulster (2)

Is this your business? Email to Friend Add to Quick List Print

Borris House, County Carlow Borris, County Carlow Borris House in County Carlow commands imposing views of South Carlow and Kilkenny with Mount Leinster and Mount Brandon dominating the spectacular landscape. Bordered on one side by the River Barrow, the surrounding views are second to none. t: view phone+ 353 (0)59 9773105. w: http://www.borrishouse.com e: info@borrishouse.com Borris House, County Carlow offers the following products and/or services: » A Day Out (1011) »» LEINSTER (396) »»» County Carlow (23) » WEDDING VENUES (46) »» MUNSTER (1) »» LEINSTER (19) HISTORY: Borris House is the ancestral home of the McMorrough Kavanaghs, High Kings of Leinster. It is one of the few Irish estates that can trace its history back to the royal families of ancient Ireland. The estate covers over six hundred and fifty acres of walled private park and woodlands Originally an important castle guarding the River Barrow, Borris House was rebuilt in 1731 and altered in the early 1800's by the architectural dynastic family, The Morrisons. The Morrisons, chiefly Richard and William, are also responsible for the alterations and additions to Kilruddery in Co Wicklow, Carton House in Co Kildare, Fota House in Co Cork and Shelton Abbey, Co Wicklow. THINGS TO DO AT BORRIS HOUSE: Tours of Borris House Horse and pony trekking with Equine Trails Canoeing on the River Barrow with Go With The Flow Walking Cycling Golf on the 9-hole Borris golf course Coarse, Pike & Trout Fishing on the River Barrow Tennis Clay-pigeon shooting Blackstairs Film Club WEDDINGS: Considered to be one of the finest houses in Ireland, Borris House is stunningly elegant and has great charm: with family portraits, antique furniture, crackling log fires and warm hospitality. The beautifully restored Georgian chapel of St. Moling, which is nestled in the North garden, is also available for wedding ceremonies. What could be better then to simply stroll from the chapel through the gardens to your reception where you and your guests will be greeted with a glass of champagne! In the house, the reception rooms are spacious and stunningly enhanced with decorative plasterwork dating back from 1812. Smaller intimate receptions of 70 or less can be held in the Dining Room while larger parties can be held in the Ballroom Wing. This large room with French doors that open out on to the gardens is rustic in charm with its high-beamed ceilings, natural stonewalls and an open fireplace. It is impressive in scale but charming in atmosphere and its natural elegance lends itself beautifully to any reception and is the perfect room to turn into your own personal dream setting. The Ballroom Wing can accommodate a maximum of 150 on round tables and 180 on trestle tables. Weddings over 200 can be accommodated in a marquee in the gardens around the house which also provide some stunning locations for your wedding photographs. Viewings of the house can be arranged by appointment only. Hours of work TOURS: Borris House will be open to the public on the dates below with a guided tour by a member of the Kavanagh Family at 3.00 pm on each day. To avoid disappointment, we would advise you to ring or email us to book your place as numbers are limited. May 1st, 5th, 15th, 22nd, 24th-26th, 29th June 2nd, 5th, 9th, 12th, 16th, 19th, 23rd, 26th, 30th July 3rd, 7th, 10th, 14th, 17th, 21st, 24th, 28th, 31st Aug 4th, 7th, 11th, 14th, 18th, 21st, 25th, 28th Sept 4th, 11th Oct 29th, 30th Nov 26th, 27th Dec 3rd, 4th If you can't make the dates above or if you are a large group, then tours of the house can be arranged by ringing + (0)59 9771884. Group rates will apply - please call for more information.

Photo Gallery Click here for Slideshow. You can also click on any of the photos to start slideshow.

Complete the form below to contact us. Your Email Subject Additional message   Please enter the text you see in the image at the left into the textbox below. This is required to prevent automated submission of contact requests.