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History
Barberstown's many features and historical background make it
the perfect setting for people to meet socially, on business
or for entertaining guests.
Unwind in what was once the home of the Penkinsons in the 14th
century, the Suttons in the 15th, the Gaynors in the 16th, Katherine
Dillon and Lord Kingston in the 17th, Bartholemew Van Homreigh
and Vanessa in the 18th century, the Barton family in the 19th
...yours in the 21st century.
Barberstown Castle is one of
the first great Irish country houses to open up it's splendour
to the outside world. The Castle Keep was built in the early
13th century by Nicholas Barby to guard it's inhabitants in medieval
times.
The Elizabethian House, built
in the second half of the 16th century, is one of the few houses
in this area that has been in continuous occupation for over
400 years.
The Victorian House, built in the 1830's by Hugh Barton, completes
a heritage that embraces over seven hundred and fifty years of
Irish history inviting you to discover the unique attractions
of Barberstown Castle.
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