Tours of Drishane House, Co. Cork

Drishane House has been the home of the Somerville family for nine generations, or nearly 250 years. Thomas Somerville built the house around 1780 in classic Georgian style at the top of the hill, with fabulous views of Castlehaven Bay and the point, to keep an eye on the progress of his fleet of merchant ships that traded with America. It is perhaps best known as the home of Edith Somerville (1858-1949) who wrote

The Experiences of an Irish R.M. with her cousin under the pseudonym of Somerville and Ross. Her studio is now a museum, containing many letters, drawings and photographs. In addition to being an author, she was also a highly regarded painter, with many examples of her work in the house.

Drishane is a member of Historic Houses of Ireland.

Open daily between 11 am and 3 pm

Entrance Fees:

House, Garden & Museum €12.00 pp

Garden & Museum €8 pp

OAPs: €10 pp

Students: €8 pp for House, Garden and Museum

Children Under 7 free