Doneraile Court

Doneraile Court is a 1700s country house surrounded by 160 hectares of walled parkland, with formal gardens and open fields that stretch down to the Awbeg River. The landscaping creates distinct zones where you walk between manicured garden areas and wilder natural spaces.

The St Leger family built the house in the 1720s and lived here for more than 200 years. When they sold it to the state in 1969, it became a place open to the public rather than a private family home.

The name comes from the St Leger family who shaped this place for centuries. You can sense their presence throughout the rooms and grounds, where daily life once unfolded in grand surroundings.

The property welcomes visitors from spring through autumn, with the grounds open for walking and exploring the full site. Wear comfortable walking shoes because you will cover significant distance moving through gardens, across fields, and around the parkland.

Free-roaming herds of three deer species wander the grounds within designated wildlife zones, creating unexpected encounters with animals as you explore. Killarney Red, Sika, and Fallow deer live openly here, blending natural life into the manicured landscape in a way few estates do.

Location: County Cork

GPS coordinates: 52.21647,-8.58240

Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:23