DiCamillo Companion
Ireland

Glencairn House

Sandyford, near Dublin

Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown

Ireland

Historic County: Co. Dublin

Circa Date: 1860 w/20th century alterations and additoins

Status: Fully Extant

House Open to Public: No

Country House: Yes

  • Built / Designed For: George Gresson

  • House Listed: Unknown

    Park Listed: Unknown

  • Past Seat / Home of: George Gresson, 1860-76; Arthur George Gresson, 19th century. Judge James Murphy, until 1901. Richard Welstead Croker, 1901-22.

    Current Ownership Type: Government

    Primary Current Ownership Use: Other

    Ownership Details: Since the 1950s Glencairn House has been the residence of the British ambassador to Ireland.

  • House Open to Public: No

    Historic Houses Member: No

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