Duckett's Grove, Carlow
Ducketts' Grove is a beautiful ruined Neo Gothic castellated Mansion.
It's about 6 or 7 kilometres from Carlow and not too far from Castledermot in Kildare.
In 2005 the ruin was acquired by the local authority and is now open to the Public to stroll around. There is a Café and guided Tours are advertised but this may be seasonal.
There was no sign of the Café open in early January 2022 but I wouldn't imagine there'd be much call for it at that time of year.
Unfortunately the interior of the building is closed off but perhaps in time part of it will be restored and opened up.
The exterior of Duckett's Grove is absolutely beautiful with Castellations, Turrets and a Tower added later to the building.
Initial construction of the House is c. mid 1700's but much of what can be seen now are later 19th Century additions.
The original entrance is also made up of an imposing Towered Gateway suitably signposted "The Towers." Duckett's Grove itself is about a Kilometre on down the road from this spot.
It's well worth taking time to visit and have a stroll around the grounds. There is a modern Car Park at the site for those driving.
Information boards are dotted about throughout the ruin and grounds which tell the story and history of the building.
There are also some lovely walled Gardens in which to walk about which presumably served as Victorian Kitchen Gardens in their heyday and where produce was grown for the table.
Waterways Ireland - Ghostly Guide to Duckett's Grove
Duckett's Grove - Carlow Tourism
Coordinates here :
52°51'25.7"N 6°48'50.0"W
52.857138 - 6.813882
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