Deepwell

Dublin

Occupied continuously since the 1740s, the early cellar vaults of 'Fairly Hill' survive but its private beach became a swamp after the first railway in Ireland was opened in 1834. Permission was granted to Richard S. Guinness in 1842 to fill in the swamp and create a walled garden. Then standing on a 1.2ha site overlooking Dublin Bay with Howth Head on the skyline a new house was build in 1857.

Occupied continuously since the 1740s, the early cellar vaults of 'Fairly Hill' survive but its private beach became a swamp after the first railway in Ireland was opened in 1834. Permission was granted to Richard S. Guinness in 1842 to fill in the swamp and create a walled garden. Then standing on a 1.2ha site overlooking Dublin Bay with Howth Head on the skyline a new house was build in 1857.It was re-named, reflecting the importance of the spring well which provided water for local homes and watering horses. The present owners acquired the house in 1942.

The garden was re-designed by Mitchell & Associates and now contains a formal or Italianate garden with classical temple and adjacent to the house a herb garden. Helen Dillon advised on the planting. It was awarded first prize in 1996 by The Institute of Landscape Gardeners.

Deepwell contains a collection of Irish painting and furniture.

In the south Dublin suburb of Blackrock on Rock Hill.

3 January - 1 February
1 June - 30 June
1 September - 10 September
09:00-13:00 each day.

House & Garden: €7.00
House only: €5.00

Breda Conway
Tel: +353 1 2887407

Tel: +353 1 2887407