http://killianecastle.ehclients.com/site/index/ en mrmcbreen@gmail.com Copyright 2010 2010-05-05T20:41:03+00:00 http://www.killianecastle.com/site/special-offers/ http://www.killianecastle.com/site/special-offers/#When:20:41:03Z {summary}We are currently updating this section of the website. Please check back later to see our exclusive Special Offers. Special Offers 2010-05-05T20:41:03+00:00 http://www.killianecastle.com/site/doodle/ http://www.killianecastle.com/site/doodle/#When:08:16:35Z {summary} This is a Farmhouse Area. This guesthouse is situated in wexford. Opera Festival Castle     alll there is to se and do Doodle 2010-04-22T08:16:35+00:00 http://www.killianecastle.com/site/things-to-do/ http://www.killianecastle.com/site/things-to-do/#When:21:42:57Z {summary}Pitch and Putt: New to killiane Castle, we have just opened a 18 hole pitch and putt course. This is great fun for adults and children and a great way to spend an afternoon. Golf driving range: We have a 300 meter floodlit driving range next to the Farmhouse for you to enjoy. Golf clubs are available. Castle tower: Climb the 13th century Norman tower and view the local countryside and Wexford coastline. Working Farm: Our farm is a 230 acre dairy farm We calve our cows in the spring and our sheep lamb at this time also. Watch the cows been milked and the calves and sheep been fed. Nature Trail: Follow the tree lined nature trail down to the canal and back through the farm pastures. Tennis Court: Hard tennis court located beside the house. Croquet lawn: Enjoy a game of croquet on the long summer days.    Things To Do 2010-04-14T21:42:57+00:00 http://www.killianecastle.com/site/find-us/ http://www.killianecastle.com/site/find-us/#When:13:02:27Z {summary}Find Us Find Us 2010-03-31T13:02:27+00:00 http://www.killianecastle.com/site/the-castle/ http://www.killianecastle.com/site/the-castle/#When:13:00:17Z {summary}The Killiane Castle complex comprises of a Norman tower house, a bawn and an early 17th century house .The castle tower is approximately 50ft high and measures 39ft x 27ft externally, with walls 4ft to 9ft in thickness. It was built around 1470 and is probably one of the “£10 castles”- a grant of £10 being given by King Henry VIII for the building fortresses in his kingdom. The castle contains only one original window all the others having been altered. This window is an ogee style window of the 15th century, with two lights. The main entrance to the castle was on the east side, now bricked up, it provided an adjoining door to the house at one time. A new door has been opened on the south side of the tower. On the ground floor underneath the stair way , is a dungeon. From this a passageway leads to a door, now bricked up which adjoined the house. The stairs in the east wall is well maintained. The ceiling of the ground floor loft is vaulted. On the first floor is another doorway, again bricked up, adjoining the house. On this floor there is also a garderobe. A brick fireplace has been installed in a corner of this room with its chimney rising inside the building. The third floor contains a fine granite fireplace, the chimney rising on the outer wall is lined with small smooth stones from the beach. This floor also contains a cupboard recess. The roof, originally of slate has been replaced by corrugated iron. The parapet consists of large sloping slabs and the battlements are of the steeply stepped type with a square turret on each corner. On the outside of the southern turret is a carved head. There are murder holes over each of the doors on the ground hoot. The large bawn has a round tower on the south east corner and a square tower on the south west corner, castle occupying the north west corner. The north east tower has been removed as has the northern apron wall to accommodate the facade of the house. The original 17th century house consisted of two storeys with garret on top. At some stage the roof was raised to incorporate the original dormer windows of the garrets into a third storey. The great slant of the original 17th century Roof was also reduced. The staircase of the house is of a simple very wide design of the 17th century. Nearby stands the ruins of the small medieval church of ST.Helen’s which was in ruins by 1835 it and its adjoining cemetery were enclosed by a wall and is reputed to be the burial place of the Cheevers family Castle History 2010-03-31T13:00:17+00:00 http://www.killianecastle.com/site/contact-us/ http://www.killianecastle.com/site/contact-us/#When:12:59:05Z {summary}Killiane Castle Drinagh Wexford Ireland killianecastle@yahoo.com Phone +353(0)53 9158885 Fax   +353(0)53 9158885 Contact Us 2010-03-31T12:59:05+00:00 http://www.killianecastle.com/site/courtyard-apartments/ http://www.killianecastle.com/site/courtyard-apartments/#When:22:01:34Z {summary}If you would like the same level of comfortable luxury as in our guesthouse, but would like a little more independence, then take a look at our courtyard apartments. They make a wonderful base for a longer stay exploring Wexford and its surroundings, or would suit a businessperson during relocation. The self catering apartments were formerly stables, and are now designed to Failte Ireland 4 star rating with modern stylish furniture, fittings and décor. A welcome pack of home baking greets you on your arrival to your apartment. Your linen and towels are supplied. Breakfast is available each morning in our dining room if required. These apartments either sleep four or two people with en-suite bedrooms including power showers, hairdryers and plenty of storage space. The kitchen is equipped with a dishwasher, microwave and fridge freezer. The lounge area has comfortable couches with TV and electric coal effect fire. Washing machine and a dryer are housed in the courtyard. Why not sit and relax in our gardens. There is a barbeque available for use and you could also enjoy a bottle of wine from our wine list. Here you can enjoy the peace and quiet, walk through the grounds or stroll along the farm walk looking at numerous and varied wildlife. You could also tour the farm and see the cows been milked or the calves being fed.  Courtyard Apartments 2010-03-30T22:01:34+00:00 http://www.killianecastle.com/site/Killiane-Castle-Farmhouse-Accommodation/ http://www.killianecastle.com/site/Killiane-Castle-Farmhouse-Accommodation/#When:21:26:31Z {summary}Jack and Kathleen Mernagh with their sons David and Colin are your hosts at this picturesque farmhouse in Wexford. Killiane Castle is situated in the south east corner of Wexford, on a narrow leafy country road - a haven of tranquility, “far from the madding crowd”. Enjoy the peaceful seclusion afforded by our luxury 4 star accommodation in the well preserved 17th century house, adjoining the imposing 15th century castle, nestled in the lush Wexford countryside. Our guests are welcome to explore the Castle and enjoy the great view from the top of the tower, go for a ramble on the farm walk through the old beech grove or even see the cows being milked! We also have a golf pitch and putt course and driving range, tennis court and croquet lawn. Alternatively you can just relax in the beautiful gardens or in the evening by the open fire. Only 3 miles from medieval Wexford town and 8 miles from Rosslare Europort and beach resort, Killiane Castle is the perfect bed and breakfast destination for your stay in Wexford.    Home 2010-03-09T21:26:31+00:00 http://www.killianecastle.com/site/farmhouse-accomodation/ http://www.killianecastle.com/site/farmhouse-accomodation/#When:20:40:09Z {summary}Entering through the beautifully refurbished hall, an elegant drawing room with an open fire to the right and a beautifully appointed dining room to the left, on arrival at Killiane Castle you are offered tea or coffee and some of Kathleen’s homemade biscuits. The individually designed en-suite rooms offer comfort and warmth with all the modern facilities. The 8 bedrooms occupy the 1st and 2nd floors reached by a typically wide 17th century staircase. All rooms have views of the gardens and green fields with cattle grazing, some have views of the Wexford coastline.. Rooms are equipped with TV’s, hairdryers, electric blankets, magazines and water. Ironing facilities are also available. Breakfast is a special treat. Firstly there is a buffet table with a wide rage of fruit dishes and home made yogurt. Followed by a extensive menu of freshly cooked breakfasts using our own free range eggs along with home made bread and much more. In the evening you can relax in the drawing room or garden and choose something from our light meals menu and a bottle of wine from our wine list. This is the perfect place to stay. Farmhouse Accomodation 2010-03-09T20:40:09+00:00 http://www.killianecastle.com/site/rates/ http://www.killianecastle.com/site/rates/#When:22:10:03Z {summary}Bed & Breakfast (nightly rates) Double or twin bedded room with breakfast:  €100,- Single room with breakfast:  €75,- Family room ( 2 adults + 2 children under 12 years ) with breakfast:  €150,- Family room ( 2 adults + 1 children under 12 years ) with breakfast:  €125,- Off season mid-week 3 nights Bed & Breakfast ( Friday- Saturday not included)  €135,- p. person 2 Bedroomed Garden Apartments (weekly rates) May, June & September   €425,- July, August & Opera festival ( October)  €500,- Bank Holidays, Christmas & New Year   €375,- Other week-ends   €325,- 1 Bedroomed Castle & Archway Apartments (weekly rates) May, June & September   €275,- July, August & Opera festival ( October)  €300,- Bank Holiday week-ends, Christmas & New Year   €275,- Other week-ends   €175,- Rates 2010-03-08T22:10:03+00:00