Gaelic Ireland
King House is home to The Gaelic Ireland Exhibition, which brings to life the times of High Kings and Chieftains and Ireland in the Middle Ages.
King House is home to The Gaelic Ireland Exhibition, which brings to life the times of High Kings and Chieftains and Ireland in the Middle Ages.
The story of this fascinating family is told through audio-visual exhibitions. Their stories are intertwined with eventful periods of Irish history over 350 years.
1795 saw King House purchased for use as the headquarters of the Connaught Rangers, an Irish line infantry regiment of the British army.
This exhibition tells the story of King House, Boyle and the Connaught Rangers during the struggle for Irish independence.
The chilling jail cells in the basement show the appalling conditions endured by soldiers who broke military discipline and IRA prisoners held at the barracks.
An engaging exhibition tells the restoration journey of the house and a glass walkway installed in the attic gives visitors a unique perspective of how the house was constructed.
Born within sight of King House, Maureen O’Sullivan went on to become a star of the silver screen. This exhibition tells her life story, from Boyle to Hollywood Boulevard and beyond.
Kindly donated by Former President of Ireland, Mary McAleese, this collection contains state gifts from her time in office.