The Buildings
Historic Homes
Carrigbarre House
Contact Details
| Address | Bishop Street, Cork. |
| Telephone | 021 4870258 |
| Opening Hours | Gardens 10.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. & House 1.00 p.m. to 2.00 p.m. |
Carrigbarre House is located opposite the entrance to St. Finbarre's Cathedral and next to the Bishops Palace.
The original building dates from the early 1700s with alterations at roof level ( the house was originally gabled to the street) and a garden elevation bow-front being added dating from the late 18th or early 19th century. It was recently restored and is in use as private rental accomodation.
Carrigbarre House in its current form is a terraced three-story structure set behind iron railings. It retains many of its original features including its attractive 1730-style staircase with plaster-panelled walls, panelled doors and architraving. Many of the original sash windows still contain early glass.
This building is important not only for its fine interior but also because of its historical location set between St. Finbarre's Cathedral and the 18th century Bishop's Palace to the west in one of the most historic areas of the city.
