Things to see or do
Amenities
- Directions: Situated 6km from Cork City on the old Cork/Dublin road. 1 mile from Glanmire village, turn right at Riverstown Cross.
- Admission Prices: €5
- Facilites: Toilets, Parking, Guided Tour, Wheelchair access - Ground floor only
- Opening Times: May - Mid September Wednesday - Saturday: 2pm - 6pm Other times by appointment
Riverstown House
East Cork Cork - Ireland SouthRiverstown House dating from 1602 and rebuilt in 1745 is home to some fine plasterwork by the Francini brothers. The house was originally the seat of Dr. Jemmett Browne, Bishop of Cork. Features of the house include the Francini Room which has some highly obscure plasterwork and the Green Drawing Room which is notable for its exceptionally fine timber carved fireplace. The Entrance Hall is very impressive, apart from its curbed walls with classical columns, there are original engravings by James Barry,R. A and a seated female figure carved in marble by a pupil of Anotonio Canovax, a famous Italian sculptor.
Contact
Telephone+353 (0)21 482 1205Address: Glanmire, Co. Cork, Republic Of Ireland
