Avondale House

About this place

Avondale House is a Georgian house and the birthplace and home of Charles Stewart Parnell in Avondale, County Wicklow, Ireland. It is set in the Avondale Forest Park, spanning over 2 km2 (490 acres) of land, approximately 1.5 km from the nearby town of Rathdrum. The river Avonmore flows through the park on its way towards the Irish Sea. The house is now a museum.

Visitor Information

Access

Permissive access

Getting There & Parking

Avondale House is located in County Wicklow, roughly 62 km (55 min drive) from Dublin. Nearby highlights within a short drive include Viewing Tower (0.2 km away).