14.09.2024, 10:30 A.M.
Join our Cork Chapter for a visit to Curraghmore Estate, and a tour of Clonegam Church and Portlaw Heritage Centre on Saturday 14th of September.
Curraghmore, seat of the Marquis of Waterford, designed by John Roberts, is a monumental building with a vast forecourt without parallel in Ireland. The building has evolved over the centuries and has rich interior decoration by the leading exponents of the day including the La Francini and a suite of rooms by James Wyatt. The exterior was remodeled in the late nineteenth century by S.U. Roberts. The grounds contain one of the finest shell houses in the country. It houses a statue of its creator, Lady Tyrone, by the celebrated sculptor John van Nost. The demesne is unsurpassed in its size, beauty and extent. It is now the home to the annual music festival ‘All Together Now’. It is one of the few estates to remain under the control of the original family.
Clonegam Church is an eighteenth-century church of the Curraghmore Estate and contains notable funerary monuments including cut-stone tombs, wall monuments, and stained-glass panels. It was renovated in the mid nineteenth century.
Portlaw a pioneer model village created by the Quaker Malcolmsons, with housing for the mill workers featuring the unique ‘Portlaw Roof’. After-school care and health care needs were provided for the workers. There was also a handball court and a concert hall amongst the benefits enjoyed by the workers. Over a thousand workers were employed at the peak of the enterprise.
Itinerary:
10.30 am Meet at the Courtyard Cafe, Curraghmore, Co. Waterford for registration and refreshments.
11.15 am Guided tour of Curraghmore House.
12.15pm Visit to Curraghmore gardens, including the spectacular Shell House.
1.00pm Lunch at the Courtyard Cafe, Curraghmore.
2.30pm Guided visit to Clonegam Church (Church of Ireland), Portlaw.
4.00pm Meet at Portlaw Heritage Centre for a guided tour of Portlaw.
Tickets cost €75 (members), €85 (non-members), including lunch and must be purchased in advance by completing the booking form here.
Terms & Conditions: Participation at the discretion of the committee. No bookings accepted without payment. Booking form to be completed in full including membership number and expiry date. Programme subject to change without notice. This event is for members and their guests only.
Refunds Policy: Unfortunately, refunds can only be processed on the basis of 48 hours prior notice of cancellation to the committee member organising the event. In the event of the outing involving coach transport or prepayments, then refunds will only be possible on the basis that the vacated space is filled. All refunds are at the discretion of the committee.
Paying directly into our bank account: where you opt to pay directly into our bank account it must include your surname, membership number and the event name (e.g. O’Riordan 12345 Curraghmore). You must e-mail your booking form to geraldineoriordan28@gmail.com
or send a photo of the booking form via WhatsApp to the mobile number (087 2755 764) to confirm your booking.
Irish Georgian Society - Cork Chapter Bank Account Details:
IBAN IE69 BOFI 9025 8182 6680 70
BIC BOFIIE2D
Notes on paying directly into bank account:
You must include the following information:
· Surname (e.g. O’Riordan)
· Membership number (e.g. 12345)
· Event name (e.g. Curraghmore)
Paying by Cheque: Please mail the booking form to Geraldine O’Riordan, 4 The Beeches, Woodville, Glanmire, Co. Cork T45 XW18 (Tel: 087 2755 764) or email: geraldineoriordan28@gmail.com Please make your cheque payable to the Irish Georgian Society, Cork Chapter.