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[Oznell]

Yay.  The FitzGeralds apparently were on the brink of having to sell their ancestral home, famous Glin Castle, in Ireland, but heir Catherine FitzGerald and husband Dominic West found a way to hang on to it. 

Catherine FitzGerald in great hall.

I've always loved the exuberant use of color in Irish manors and castles:

Their drawing room strikes me as so cheerful and liveable.

Drama in the dining room.

Chef Rachel Duff, making traditional soda bread.

Catherine FitzGerald's husband, Dominic West, in the kitchen.

The family walking back toward the house from a sundial in the garden.  What a pretty vista.

There are more photos at British House and Garden, and at the Glin Castle site itself.   Here's a little bonus-- it's a video about the gardens there, with Catherine FitzGerald talking.  She's a landscape gardener, and had definite ideas of how she wanted her gardens to be:

https://vimeo.com/222852371

[dulwich]

@Oznell  Thank you for sharing - love everything about this - move me in!

[bonappetit]

Living in a castle? Not so much. What about heat, WI-FI, modern kitchens & all other conveniences. Even Highclere castle, beautiful as it is, I've read about living there. Not for me. Lots of work and you need $$$$$ for maintenance.

[godi]

I would love to quarantine there. Beautiful. 

[Oznell]

Hey, I hadn't thought of that, @godi --  quarantining in a fairly remote, lovely spot like that !  

[alliswell]

Thank you @Oznell  for posting the photos and the link - those gardens are so beautiful and romantic.  

[ECBG]

@Oznell Wow!  That's a really pretty one!!!  How on earth do you find this wonderful "eye candy"???

[PA Mom-mom]

@Oznell  Beautiful pictures! I spent a few nights at Glin Castle when I was in college. One night our group slept on the floor of the gate house, and another time a few of us stayed in the castle itself - in the modern end. I also got to cook a meal there for my fellow students. At the time, Desmond and Olga Fitzgerald were the owners, but they were not at home when we were there. Our prof had arranged for the stay. I think Olga worked for Vogue, but I'm not sure about that. 

[DREAMON]

The staircase with landing, window, and intricate ceiling...OH YES!

The gardens are gorgeous.

[Oznell]

Wow!  What a fabulous adventure, @PA Mom-mom !  One I'm sure you'll never forget.  Catherine is their daughter.  Thanks for sharing fascinating details of your memorable visit.