A truly magical location this house has been home to the same family since Charles II
History
As the premier Historic House in Co. Louth, Beaulieu is built in a ‘Dutch’ style, unique to Ireland, and believed to be the first unfortified house built in Ireland.
Existing for over 800 years the Beaulieu Estate was originally owned by the Plunkett family until 1650 when Sir Henry Tichborne settled the estates debits and obtained, in 1666, a royal grant from Charles II to attain full tenure’
The present house was constructed between 1660 and 1666 with interior modifications during the 1720’s. Further modernisation took place around 1910 when Electricity, Water and Drainage was installed
Descending many times through the female line the family’s fascinating history includes links with the Battle of Trafalgar, American War of Independence and Field Marshal Montgomery of Alamain.
The current owner Gabriel DeFreitas is the tenth generation descendant of Sir Henry Tichborne,
Walled Garden
The progress of the garden is mentioned in letters from 1722 although it is thought the walling and conservatory are of a later date
The upkeep is an acknowledged credit to the family. Upon entering the garden the breathtaking border draws the visitor deeper into a haven of floral and horticultural beauty.
Car Museum
The Museum features racing and road saloon’s and memorabilia, of one of Ireland’s Top Lady drivers – Gabriel Konig. During the 1960’s Gabriel left her native Beaulieu and moved to England. Here she forged a career behind the wheel bringing her numerous outright race wins, lap records and projection into teams whose world travel saw Gabriel flying the tricolour of Ireland in Brazil and Guyana in South America; Trinidad and Barbados; South Africa and many parts of Europe.
Note
As the premier Historic House in Co. Louth, Beaulieu is built in a ‘Dutch’ style, unique to Ireland, and believed to be the first unfortified house built in Ireland.
Existing for over 800 years the Beaulieu Estate was originally owned by the Plunkett family until 1650 when Sir Henry Tichborne settled the estates debits and obtained, in 1666, a royal grant from Charles II to attain full tenure’
The present house was constructed between 1660 and 1666 with interior modifications during the 1720’s. Further modernisation took place around 1910 when Electricity, Water and Drainage was installed
Descending many times through the female line the family’s fascinating history includes links with the Battle of Trafalgar, American War of Independence and Field Marshal Montgomery of Alamain.
The current owner Gabriel DeFreitas is the tenth generation descendant of Sir Henry Tichborne,
Walled Garden
The progress of the garden is mentioned in letters from 1722 although it is thought the walling and conservatory are of a later date
The upkeep is an acknowledged credit to the family. Upon entering the garden the breathtaking border draws the visitor deeper into a haven of floral and horticultural beauty.
Car Museum
The Museum features racing and road saloon’s and memorabilia, of one of Ireland’s Top Lady drivers – Gabriel Konig. During the 1960’s Gabriel left her native Beaulieu and moved to England. Here she forged a career behind the wheel bringing her numerous outright race wins, lap records and projection into teams whose world travel saw Gabriel flying the tricolour of Ireland in Brazil and Guyana in South America; Trinidad and Barbados; South Africa and many parts of Europe.
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