DiCamillo Companion
Ireland

Fota House (Fota Island)

  • House & Family History: In December 2007 the Irish Heritage Trust took over responsibility for Fota House from the Fota Trust. Fota is the Irish Heritage Trust's first historic property.

  • John Preston (J.P.) Neale, published under the title of Views of the Seats of Noblemen and Gentlemen in England, Wales, Scotland, and Ireland, among other titles: 2.S. Vol. IV, 1828.

  • House Listed: Unknown

    Park Listed: Unknown

  • "The Eclipse" (2009 - the writers' dinner scene filmed in Drawing Room). "Scéalta Grá na hÉireann" (2021 - TV documentary series). "De Valera San Fhásach" (2025 - TV series).
  • Past Seat / Home of: Henry Barry, 8th Earl of Barrymore, until 1823; Smith-Barry family here from the 19th century until 1975.

    Current Ownership Type: Preservation Organization

    Primary Current Ownership Use: Visitor Attraction

    Ownership Details: Owned and operated by Irish Heritage Trust.

  • House Open to Public: Yes

    Phone: 35321-4815-543

    Fax: 35321-4815-541

    Email: [email protected]

    Website: https://fotahouse.com/

    Historic Houses Member: No

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