Stately home’s €10m revamp convinces minister

A stately home in North Cork can play an important part in the region’s socio-economic future.

The claim came from Brian Hayes, the minister with responsibility for the Office of Public Works, after he received a €10m blueprint on the future of Doneraile Court and Park.

According to the authors of the plan, Doneraile Development Association, the minister’s reaction has been very positive. He has given permission to open up part of the State-owned Georgian mansion as a tea room on a six-month trial basis.