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.
Director: Shane Brennan
Partners in crime in all things historic interiors, Mary Heffernan, Historic Properties Manager of the OPW and Christopher Moore, a Historic House Interiors Specialist ,race to renovate one of Ireland's most coveted stately homes, Doneraile Court in Co Cork.
23 minutes
This episode follows the intricate and painstaking restoration of previously unseen rooms at the majestic Victorian Palace, and Kylemore Abbey in Connemara, which were once home to the kitchens and day rooms of the Benedictine Community, and their international girl's boarding school.
24 minutes
Emo Court, the jewel of Co. Laois's historical crown, is an 18th-century neo-classical mansion designed by James Gandon for the Earls of Portarlington. Under State care since 1994, it has received a multi-million Euro investment to open additional floors to the public, showcasing its grandeur.
26 minutes
Russborough House is home to one of Ireland's most famed and coveted Art collections. It includes priceless works by Goya, Vermeer, Peter-Paul Rubens and Vernet. The home of the Milltowns, then the Beits, Russborough is now in the hands of the Alfred Beit Foundation.
24 minutes
Located just outside Wexford town in Ireland's sunny south-east, Johnstown Castle is a stunning example of the Gothic revival architecture of the 19th century. It has a long and storied history of Norman invasions, Cromwellian conquests and the First World War.
24 minutes
Built in 1722, Castletown House,Co. Kildare, was the first palladian mansion in Ireland. Its original owner,William Speaker Conolly, was the richest man in Ireland, and this is reflected in the lavish interior and exterior of this truly spectacular residence.
25 minutes
A house with a chequered history,Strokestown House was the seat of the Pakenham-Mahon family. It was the scene of mass evictions and murder during the Great Famine, with the head of the family being murdered in response to his cruel treatment of tenants.
26 minutes
Originally built by Strongbow,in 1173, Kilkenny Castle was eventually the ancestral home of the Butlers of Ormonde. The Castle was eventually sold to the people of Kilkenny for £50, but had fallen to dereliction by the 90s when it was taken over by the OPW.
25 minutes
Glebe House and Gallery in Co. Donegal, once the home of renowned artist Derek Hill, was his retreat from London's bustle for 30 years. Now under OPW care, curator Adrian Kelly guides us through Hill's extensive collection, revealing the artistic legacy left behind in this serene setting.
24 minutes
Once a Dublin home of the famed Guinness family, Farmleigh, on the edge of Phoenix Park, is now Ireland's official state guesthouse. Its upkeep and efficient management are crucial to the state. Under OPW care, it stands as one of the finest and most significant houses in the country.
24 minutes
