Robert Moloney inherited Ballindoolin House in 1993, when his much loved, elderly step father, Robery Tyrell died in a tragic accident.

He had before him a very daunting prospect. The house was huge and in need of many repairs, the farming land was without both water and fencing and the majority of farm buildings were built in 1822. A viable plan of action was required to enable the family to realistically live in the house.

Help was sought from KELT (Kildare Leader II) in 1995 to undertake a feasability study to explore a number of options. It was subsequently decided to develop Ballindoolin as a tourism business.

In 1996, Finola Reid the co-ordinator of the Great Gardens of Ireland Restoration Programme, first visited the overgrown gardens at Ballindoolin. One year and much soul searching later the decision was made to apply for assistance. Realising that by doing so our home would be open to members of the public and that much of our family's privacy would be gone was a big step to take but Ballindoolin's only other means of income was from farming and the anticipated earnings from agriculture didn't look very promising in Ireland in 1997

Grant assistance was successfully sought from KELT (Kildare Leader II) to restore some of the farm outbuildings as a cafe and a museum. To amuse visiting children, a small farm animal display area was also constructed.

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Information for Tour Operators
Educational Visits & School Tours

Gardens Open 1st May - 31st July. Wednesday - Sunday. 12.00 - 18.00

Ballindoolin House and Garden
Edenderry, Co. Offaly, Ireland
Tel: (+353) 46 9731430 Fax: (+353) 46 9732377
Email: esther@ballindoolin.com