Russborough

Russborough, often regarded as the most beautiful house in Ireland, was built for Joseph Leeson, later Earl of Milltown. Building began in 1741 and took ten years to complete. The architect was Richard Castle (Cassells). The house is built of granite and is in the Palladian style. Important features in the house include stucco ceilings by the Lafranchini brothers, marble mantelpieces, inlaid floors and lavish use of mahogany in doors, dados and staircase. The house which is beautifully maintained, contains painting from the Beit Collection, fine furniture, tapestries, carpets, porcelain and silver. A very substantial 20,000 sq.ft. Beech Hedge Maze is available all year round as is the parkland wall around the estate.

Situated	Situated 30km from Dublin on the N81, 3km south of Blessington
Open	April: Sundays and Bank Holidays 10.00 - 18.00 May, June, July, August, September: every day 10.00-18.00 October: Sundays and Bank Holidays 10.00-18.00 Last admission 17.00
Admission	Adults €10.00, Students €8.00, Under 16 €5.00, Family Ticket €25
Facilities	Guided Tours, Shop, Café, Parking, Toilets. Maze open daily.
Contact	Marian Kelly Russborough, Blessington, Co. Wicklow Tel: +353 45 865239 Fax: +353 45 865054 Email: russborough@eircom.net Web Site: www.russborough.ie