Castle Leslie - The Big Houses 'Survivors' - BBC - Desmond, Sean, & Sammy Leslie - 1994

A glimpse into the history of Castle Leslie, with Desmond Leslie discussing passing the estate's management to the next generation. His children, Sammy, Mark, and Sean share their thoughts on this new era for the estate.
This film explores the financial challenges and struggles of transitioning the castle from private ownership to a hotel and wedding destination and the family's intention to preserve their ancestral
home for future generations.

[@YuliMagno]

Thank you very much indeed for sharing all these storys from Castle Leslie. Best Wishes

[@dannyd96]

These videos are fantastic Luke. Thank you for sharing this archive.

[@OutsideTheColony]

Very interesting video and history.

[@kathyirwin]

It's an amazing place. Genuine friendship and personal service. Did some horseriding there and coming back through the lake was thrilling. ❤

[@witchamacallit]

We 've stayed many times in this wonderful place, both in The Castle and the Lodge. Full marks to "Sammy" for the restoration. It is an unique residence totally unlike any of the other so called pretentious Irish castle hotels. The genuine article RIP Jack Leslie.

[@johnohara197]

Super! Just found your channel, I have subscribed! Love these videos. Thank you so much.

[@sararichardson737]

Brilliant documentary. Gracias

[@KravMagaThailand]

Very interesting & great insight. I know Antonia, guessing your aunt? From Blayney originally myself

[@patcardiff2563]

The only problem with lovely tree s are the roots sup up all the moisture from the ground the earth becomes very dry this is when cracks appear on the walls of your property then the foundations get weak it happened to me and I do not live in a massive home

[@Mrrossj01]

Decay. Rot. Death. Isolation. These houses were fun (for the lords.) when the lords had an army of desperate slaves to wait on them, hand and foot.

[@iainsanders4775]

Those horses at the beginning have probably been castrated so that the girls can ride them easily. So, it's not such an idyllic scene.. 'Little people fishing & poaching', that shows what they really thing of everyone but themselves. & Will that young sprog become another great general - nope.

[@bcgraham3512]

You are displaying a great deal of ignorance with your comment, and not just about horses.

[@iainsanders4775]

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