Tullynally has been the home of the Pakenhams' later Earls of Longford, for over 350 years. The original 17th century fortified house was remodelled first as a comfortable Georgian mansion, then as a huge rambling gothic revival castle in the early survive in private hands. The interiors, part Georgian, part Gothic revival, have a fine collection of furniture and pictures, a 1800's, by the 2nd Earl of Longford. It is still lived in as the family home, now probably one of the largest in Ireland . The guided tours also take in the splendid Victorian kitchens and laundries, complete with all their equipment.

The gardens, like the castle are on a magnificent scale, taking in nearly 12 hectares. Terraced lawns around the castle overlook superb 18th century parkland. The adjoining woodland gardens and walled gardens date largely from the early 19th century and encompass a grotto of eroded limestone from nearby Lough Derravaragh and two ornamental lakes. The present owners have added a Chinese garden, complete with pagoda and a Tibetan garden of waterfalls and streams; and a local sculptor has made fantastic woodcarvings in existing roots and trees. The walled gardens have extensive flower borders and an avenue of magnificent 200 year old Irish yews.

For children, there is also an Adventure Trail leading to the lower lake, and for those who wish to take the gardens more slowly, there is an assortment of delightful, ornamental summer houses and seats, each offering a different view.

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How to find us : from Dublin, take M4 and turn off Mullingar by-pass to Castlepollard. The castle is signposted 1.5km on the Granard road outside Castlepollard

Location	Situated 1.5km just outside Castllepollard on the Granard road (signposted) 20km from Mullingar, 80km from Dublin via M4 or N3
Opening times	Garden: Open May/June weekends and bank holidays and daily from 1st July- 17th August 14:00 - 18:00hrs
Admission	Adults €6.00, Children €3 Families €16.00 Castles rooms open to pre-booked groups only (minimum 25 persons), by arrangement. Admission (including gardens) €10
Facilities	Toilets, Parking, Partial Wheelchair access. Tea Room and Craft Shop in castle courtyard open May/June Weekends and bank holidays then from 1st July- 17th August it opens 14:00-18:00hrs

Group lunches available on request

Contact : Valerie Pakenham (click on e-mail button below.): Tel : 353 44 9661159 or Fax : 353 44 9661856