15.07.2026, 10:00 A.M.
Restoration & Conservation: Cork Chapter Visit to North Cork Houses, Wednesday, 15th July
Join the Cork Chapter for a visit to three of the finest houses in North Cork - Carker House and Laurentinum House in Doneraile, and Blackwater Castle in Castletownroche. This day trip will include a picnic lunch.
Itinerary:
10.00 Meet at Carker House, Doneraile, Co. Cork P51 VK38 for registration.
10.30 Tour of Carker House, Doneraile courtesy of Dr. Liam Weeks.
12.00 Leave Carker House for Laurentinum
12.30 Picnic lunch (provided) at Laurentinum House, Doneraile P51 KT50 courtesy of Michael & Eileen Magner-Smith
14.00 Leave for Blackwater Castle, Castletownroche
14.30 Tour of Blackwater Castle, Castletownroche courtesy of Mr. Patrick Nordstrom
16.00 St. Mary’s Church of Ireland, Castletownroche
17.00 Conclusion of event
Lunch: A Picnic Lunch will be provided.
Tickets: cost €70 (members), €80 (non-members), including a picnic lunch and must be purchased in advance by completing the booking form below. Special reduced rates for student members, please contact corkigs@gmail.com for details.
Please fill out the booking form here.
Paying directly into our bank account: where you opt to pay directly into our bank account it must include your surname, membership number and the event name (e.g. Hurley 12345 North Cork). You must email your booking form to corkigs@gmail.com and send a photo of the booking form via WhatsApp to the mobile number (087-9266826) to confirm your booking.
Irish Georgian Society - Cork Chapter Bank Account Details:
IBAN IE69 BOFI 9025 8182 6680 70
BIC BOFIIE2D
Notes on paying directly into bank account:
You must include the following:
· Surname (e.g. Hurley)
· Membership number (e.g. 12345)
· Event name (e.g. North Cork)
Paying by Cheque: Please make your cheque payable to the Irish Georgian Society Cork Chapter and post to Kevin Hurley, Hazeldene, 1 Amberley Park, Grange, Douglas, Cork T12 NTN2
Please send your completed booking form by post, email or via screenshot by text/WhatsApp to Kevin Hurley, Hazeldene, 1 Amberley Park, Grange, Douglas, Cork T12 NTN2 Tel: 087-9266826 (WhatsApp/SMS/Text/Voice) or email: corkigs@gmail.com.
Attendance: Participation at this event is for members and their guests only. Early booking is advised as places are limited.
Terms & Conditions: Participation at the discretion of the committee. No bookings accepted without payment. Limited places available. Preference will be given to members. Attendees must provide their own transport. Programme subject to change without notice.