Beaulieu

Beaulieu has long been considered Ireland’s most important surviving 17th century house, and one of the earliest country houses to be built without any defensive features whatsoever. The estate, just outside the town of Drogheda in County Louth, overlooking the estuary of the River Boyne, has existed for more than 800 years. Home to the Plunkett family until 1650, in 1660 it was granted to Sir Henry Tichbourne by King Charles II. Recent research indicates that the Beaulieu may have been built in two stages during the 17th century, firstly for the Plunkett family and subsequently by Sir Henry, who further remodelled the house when created Lord Ferrard shortly after 1700.

Address & Contact

Beaulieu, Drogheda, Louth

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