Knocklofty House

Knocklofty House is a Georgian country house near Clonmel featuring a seven-bay three-storey central block with flanking wings, decorated with sandstone copings and ball finials on the exterior. The building sits on grounds that overlook the surrounding landscape.

Construction began around 1790 under commission of Richard Hely-Hutchinson, who later became the first Earl of Donoughmore. The property was expanded and maintained as a family residence through the following centuries.

The interior features a double-height library with a wrought-iron gallery overlooking gardens that descend in terraces toward the River Suir.

The house is located about 6.5 kilometers from Clonmel along the R665 regional road and is easily accessible by car. Public access is limited as the building currently stands vacant and is not open for visits.

In 1974, the house gained attention when the seventh Earl of Donoughmore and his wife were kidnapped and held for four days at the property. This event remains one of the most notable incidents in the modern history of the estate.

GPS coordinates: 52.34444,-7.79056

Latest update: December 12, 2025 14:20