One of County Carlow's most magnificent country houses is situated 2 kilometres north east of Bagenalstown. The present structure dates to the 17th Century. The manor was home to the Bagenal family for almost three centuries from 1585 onwards. Designed in Tudor Gothic style, with oriel windows, it is now restored to its former glory. Dunleckney Manor is on a list of buildings/gardens in the State which, having received determinations from the Office of Public Works/Minister for Arts, Sports and Tourism / Minister for Environment, Heritage and Local Government that they are of significant horticultural, scientific, historical, architectural or aesthetic interest and which have also received determinations from the Revenue Commissioners. Access to the public should be checked directly with the property owner /manager at the contact details provided. The house will be open on selected days throughout 2013: Open: Jan 15-21, Mar 2-8, Apr 12-17, May 3-12, 27-31, June 3, 13-17, July 4-8, 25- 29, Aug 16-25,1pm-5pm Fee: Free (all donations to Co Carlow hospice accepted)