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The House

A grand Georgian mansion built in 1720, King House is an important classical townhouse representing the Ascendancy period of Irish history.

History

The history of King House is intertwined with that of Ireland, from the times of Chieftains and Clans to Famine and the Fight for Independence. A cultural and historical gem.

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View from attic to staircase and large window

History

Marriages, Murders and Family Feuds

Discover the extraordinary stories linked to the King family and their Boyle home, from advantageous marriages to legal woes and clandestine affairs.

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Walk through 400 years of history and culture with a King House Tour.

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Testimonials

What our visitors say

Our visit to King House was an unexpected excellent excursion. The guide at King House certainly knew his stuff… Well worth a visit.

— Grainne G

This is a great attraction. It's a restored Georgian house, but there's enough variety in the exhibitions to appeal to everyone…The staff were really helpful. If you're in Boyle, I really recommend it.

— Maria C

Our very informative tour guide Aisling gave us a fascinating and amusing account of it's history… You could easily spend two or three hours here. Thoroughly recommended.

— Brendan O’Donovan

Thanks to Thomas who provided us with this afternoons tour, an absolute fountain of knowledge who added real value to our visit!

— Simon Bedford-Smith

King House is magnificent on many levels… There is a coffee shop and a farmers' market in the grounds too. King House could easily be the most interesting and diverse Great House to visit in Ireland

— Fergal Jennings

King House in Boyle is a must see for anyone visiting North West of Ireland. A beautifully maintained historic building that represents three centuries of history of Ireland and the aristocracy that ruled it and the King families in its role.

— Abhi M