One of Ireland's great country estates to open to public in North Cork

Thirty acres of gardens at Annes Grove House near Castletownroche are to open to the public

Annes Grove House in Castletownroche is now due to be renovated after its gardens were restored.

The magnificent gardens of one of Ireland’s great country estates are set to open to the public and draw thousands of visitors to North Cork following a painstaking five-year restoration project.

And plans to restore the historic Annes Grove House building itself are at an advanced stage, with a planning application due this year.