Iconic 17th century Cork mansion Doneraile Court opens to the public

A magnificent 17th country home set in one of Ireland’s most visited parks is set to open to the public tomorrow for the first time in half a century.

It is hoped that the Office of Public Work's (OPW) extensive work on Doneraile Court, near Mallow in north Cork, the former residence of Sir William St Leger, Lord Deputy of Munster in 1629, will help boost visitor numbers to the region.