Historic north city centre Georgian house tour

No. 11 North Great Georges St, D01 EH98
Number 11, which is four stories over basement, was completed in 1774 as a townhouse for occupation during the Dublin Season by the landed elite, and subsequently had a fairly typical history for this type of house, being lived in during the19th century by barristers and other professionals, but eventually being converted into a tenement in the early 20th century, with up to 10 families occupying the building.

Despite this history, the original interiors have generally survived intact, including decorative ceilings in late Rococo style, with typical Dublin motifs including birds and flower baskets. Some of the main rooms were partly remodelled in the early 19th century in the Regency style.

Today the house is used as a private residence, and the current owners have meticulously restored it over a period of almost 40 years. Period furniture and paintings to first floor ‘piano nobile’ rooms highlight the grandeur of these historic spaces. The facades have recently been completely restored, including the use of wigged pointing to the street front..

The tour will take in the ground floor hall spaces, garden, first floor main rooms and second floor private living quarters.

There will be four 45 minute tours per day, starting at 12 midday, the last tour starting at 3pm.

There is an entrance charge is €7, €5 for seniors and children free. All monies collected will be donated to the Merchants Quay Project Dublin which provides services for people affected by homelessness and drug addiction.