DiCamillo Companion
Ireland

Huntington Castle (Clonegal Castle)

Clonegal

Co. Carlow

Ireland

Circa Date: 1625 w/later alterations

Status: Fully Extant

House Open to Public: Yes

This house has been used for TV and Film

  • House & Family History: In 1650, during the English Civil War, Huntington was captured by Oliver Cromwell as he marched on Kilkenny. Since 1976 the castle's basement has been a home of the Fellowship of Isis, an international spiritual organization devoted to promoting awareness of the Goddess Isis.

  • House Listed: Unknown

    Park Listed: Unknown

  • "Barry Lyndon" (1975 - where John Quinn courts Nora Brady).

  • Current Seat / Home of: Alexander Durdin-Robertson

    Past Seat / Home of: Caviness family, 15th century. Laurence Esmonde, 1st Baron Esmonde, 17th century.

    Current Ownership Type: Individual / Family Trust

    Primary Current Ownership Use: Private Home

  • House Open to Public: Yes

    Phone: 353539-377-160

    Email: [email protected]

    Website: http://www.huntingtoncastle.com

    Historic Houses Member: No

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