05.07.2024, 11:00 A.M.
11.00 am Meet at Woodhouse Estate, Stradbally, Co. Waterford for registration.
The Cork Chapter event at Woodhouse will begin with refreshments served in the Garden Pavilion. The visit will include a tour of the ground floor of the house, a visit to the museum and opportunities to explore the beautiful gardens, including the restored walled garden. Lunch will be served at the Garden Pavilion and the event will conclude in the late afternoon.
Woodhouse Estate has a fascinating history. The earliest part of the house dates to the early 1600s when James Wallis, an English Elizabethan settler, built a fine stone house, mill and gardens. The house was damaged in the 1641 Rebellion and passed to the FitzGerald family and then to the Uniackes in the 1720s. The house was transformed into a substantial Georgian structure.
Woodhouse passed by inheritance to the Beresfords and remained in that family until 1971. The current owners, Jim and Sally Thompson, purchased the property in 2012 and have renovated the house, cottages, outbuildings and lands. Their initiative involved an enormous amount of effort and patience but ultimately was successful and Woodhouse is a beautiful, vibrant estate once more.
Tickets cost €50 (members), €60 (non-members), including lunch and must be purchased in advance by completing the booking form here *Closing date for bookings: Friday 28th June 2024*
Please Note: This visit to Woodhouse Estate follows on from our visit there in 2023 which was over-subscribed. Numbers are limited and priority will be given to members who were not able to attend in 2023.
Payment 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.
Payment by Bank Transfer:
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. Woodhouse)
You must 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.
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. Preference will be given to members and their guests who have not enjoyed a visit to Woodhouse previously. This visit to Woodhouse Estate follows on from our visit there in 2023 which was over-subscribed. Numbers are limited and priority will be given to members who were not able to attend in 2023.
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.