Newcastle House

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Newcastle House, Ballymahon, Co Longford Ireland.
Newcastle House is a 300-year-old Manor House located in the very center of Ireland in County Longford on the banks of the river Inny. Newcastle House stands on 50 acres of mature parkland surrounded by 900 acres of forest.  Newcastle is steeped in history; formerly the residence of the King-Harmen Family, the estate was once the largest in the region encompassing over 30,000 acres. Today, Joe and Suzanne Donovan have lovingly restored Newcastle House to its former glory. The impressive and comfortable reception rooms have large open fires where you can enjoy a book from the library or a drink from the old world bar, and occasionally a traditional music session .The 16 guestrooms are superbly decorated with period furnishings each with its own unique charm and style with splendid views of the grounds. Outside there are 14 miles of woodland walks, fishing, and canoeing on Ireland’s best white water river. Glasson one of Ireland’s top ten championship golf courses is only 10 minutes away, as well as a host of other attractions and activities. With it’s central location Newcastle House is a great base from which to explore the wonders of Ireland.