Ardtully House,

Kerry

Documenting our Heritage

Ardtully house was constructed in 1858 by Sir Richard Orpen, a Dublin based solicitor whose family had connections to the area.

The house was built on the site of the old Ardtully castle of the Mac Finneen McCarthy, an ancient structure which was finally destroyed by Cromwell during the civil wars.

The stone from the old castle was used to build a large walled garden which still stands today.

Ardtully was used by the extended Orpen family as a holiday home.

Ardtully house was looted and then finally burnt in 1922 during the troubles.