Great Irish Interiors

Name: Great Irish Interiors
Released: 2019-12-30T00:00:00.000Z

Émission télé · Téléréalité

Follows the fascinating work of historical interior experts as they transform buildings, restoring them to their former glory in time for the start of tourist season.

2019 · 23m

Réalisateur Shane Brennan

ÉPISODE 1

Doneraile Court

Situated at the heart of Ireland's most haunted town, Doneraile, is Doneraile Court. Its doors have not been opened to the public for 50 years, but with the help of a massive restoration project, that's all about to change.
ÉPISODE 2

Kylemore Abbey, Galway

Featuring Historic Interiors Consultant, Joanne Smyth and Kylemore Abbey's manager, Eithne O'Halloran, who's also a past pupil of the Benedictine School in Connemara.
ÉPISODE 3

Emo Court, Laois

As one of the most prestigious houses of its time, Emo Court, County Laois, was handed over to the state in 1994. Now, the team are tasked with bringing this palatial mansion back to its former glory.
ÉPISODE 1

Russborough House, Wicklow

The team visits Russborough House in County Wicklow; the estate houses a renowned Irish art collection featuring works by Vermeer, Goya, Vernet and Rubens.
ÉPISODE 2

Johnstown Castle, Wexford

Exploring Johnstown Castle, located just outside Wexford town in Ireland's sunny south-east, which is an example of the Gothic revival architecture of the 19th century.
ÉPISODE 3

Castletown House, Kildare

Mary Heffernan and a team of experts explore the history of Castletown House in Kildare, built in 1722 for William `Speaker' Conolly, who was the richest man in Ireland at the time.