Townley Hall, Ireland | ICAA Travel Revisited

Robert O'Byrne ‪@irishaesthete4332‬ presents a tour of Townley Hall in County Louth, Ireland. Presented by the Institute of Classical Architecture & Art (ICAA), the new series ICAA Travel Revisited takes viewers back to some of the favorite destinations from past ICAA Travel Programs.
Townley Hall was built in the early 1790s by a fascinating trio: the heir of the estate, Blayney Townley Balfour III; his sister, Anna Maria Townley Balfour; and the great Irish architect, Francis Johnston. Taking design cues from contemporaries like James Wyatt, and of course from ancient sources such as the Pantheon, Johnston and his discerning clients created an enduring example of restrained elegance that remains one of the finest examples of Georgian architecture in Ireland. Learn more about Townley Hall here: www.townleyhall.ie/
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[@k24532]

thank you for shining a spotlight on one of our countries' great historic sites, there's a great wealth of amazing architecture here

[@mrh8279]

Mr O'Byrne looks splendid in his attire, and what a stunning house.

[@fidelmaheaney257]

'A beautiful house that seems to be much loved and cared for. Thank you for the insight.

[@1rogerian]

I remember, back in the late 60s attending an SCM conference in Townley Hall. Many thanks for reminding me of that most enjoyable weekend.

[@kimberlyperrotis8962]

It’s elegant, spare and beautiful! It’s so wonderful, too, that there are records of the owner’s sister’s contribution to the design.

[@stephenbarker5162]

A beautiful design of retrained elegance, I will have to buy a copy of the book.

[@teresabird2670]

I’ve stayed here 2019 and studied Plato was a great 10 days.

[@conorgraafpietermaritzburg3720]

I am looking to get there ASAP.

[@rosezingleman5007]

Exquisite. Just stunning. Thank you for such a spatial feast. When will the book be released?

[@irishaesthete4332]

The book is due to be published next month (September 2021)

[@Benjaminwolf]

Wow!

[@tomwomack3167]

Nope. Sadly not a beauty.