Rathbeale Hall

Access from an ornamental avenue, off the Rathbeale road. This mid 18th-century brick mansion occupies the site of an earlier building associated in the 16th-century with the Blackeney family and subsequently, the Plunkets during the 1641 Rebellion. It was re-built c. 1740 (Peck 1971, 132-136). The staircase at the back of the hall is of wood with pear-shaped balusters and has been dated on comparison with Leixlip Castle to the late 17th century (Bence-Jones 1988, 238-239, 2nd ed. ). According to Bence-Jones (op cit) the woodwork in the Boudoir and the bedroom above it are among the very few surviving 17th century interiors in Ireland. Protected Structure no.338. Compiled by: Geraldine Stout Updated by: Christine Baker Date of upload: 03 January 2015