Comments on: The Wonderful Barn, near Leixlip, County Kildare, Ireland.

By: Editor

Editor — Mon, 12 May 2025 05:32:34 +0000

In reply to Guy Cooper. Hello Guy. Sadly I didn't research the house so I can't help. There are some excellent websites about the area. I hope you find the information you are looking for.

By: Guy Cooper

Guy Cooper — Sun, 11 May 2025 22:52:19 +0000

Hi, and thanks for all the valuable detail and history. Can you provide any history on “Barnhall” house itself. When built and who by? Grateful for your thoughts and assistance. I am writing from Australia.

By: Editor

Editor — Sun, 16 Jun 2024 09:47:33 +0000

In reply to T0M GARDNER. Good morning from England where the sun has at last made a brief appearance. That's the kind of fresh air I have been waiting for. Thanks for your kind words.

By: T0M GARDNER

T0M GARDNER — Sat, 15 Jun 2024 18:07:43 +0000

GREETING FROM NYC. (THE ‘WEST’ SIDE – OF THE POND)
YOUR OFFERINGS ALWAYS SEEM TO ALLOW US TO BE … EITHER:
‘ALICE OR ALEX’ – IN: ‘WONDERLAND’ (IF EVEN FOR ONLY A BRIEF MOMENT).
IN TODAY’S – TROUBLED, TURBULENT, TRYING … TIMES, YOUR EFFORTS ARE TRULY
A BREATH OF FRESH AIR.
MANY THANKS!

TOM GARDNER

By: Editor

Editor — Sat, 15 Jun 2024 10:55:05 +0000

In reply to Nic Orchard. Hello Nic. Whoever first christened the building the 'wonderful barn' all those centuries ago got it just right!

By: Editor

Editor — Sat, 15 Jun 2024 10:52:51 +0000

In reply to Kate Dyson. Good morning Kate. I think we can be confident about the future: the barn is owned by the local council and I know they are committed to maintaining it and the surrounding buildings and that discussions are ongoing.

By: Editor

Editor — Sat, 15 Jun 2024 10:46:54 +0000

In reply to DAVID J GRIFFIN. Hello David. Sadly I didn't have time to see the other barn on my recent trip, but I hope to return and visit more of Ireland's 'wonderful' collection of follies. It is sad to see Barnhall House all bricked up, but I know that the heritage bodies are working towards securing the future of the complex.

By: DAVID J GRIFFIN

DAVID J GRIFFIN — Sat, 15 Jun 2024 10:31:00 +0000

Happy to report that the Wonderful Barn and surrounding buildings has since been restored. A similar barn of the same date called Hall’s Barn can be found near Rathfarnham Castle South County Dublin.
David J Griffin,
Monkstown,
County Dublin.
Ireland.

By: Nic Orchard

Nic Orchard — Sat, 15 Jun 2024 09:55:43 +0000

Oh for a new owner with a soul. It’s a relief the barn is in reasonable condition – so far. It’s wonderful. Incidentally, I hope I’m not the only follyer/ist that finds the folly furnishes a tower too far. It is perfect without it.

By: Kate Dyson

Kate Dyson — Sat, 15 Jun 2024 07:57:02 +0000

Excellent discovery! What a fascinating building! Do hope a new and philanthropic owner can be found