Woodfield House
Your Visit...Your Day
Your Visit...Your Day
Woodfield House is the original townland house of Ryane, some 3km north-west of Oylegate, on the river road. Originally thatched, with six bays, over 2 floors, and a hipped roof with two end chimneys, much of this 17th century farmhouse was originally of wattle and daub construction.
The traditional, wide fireplace remains at the heart of the house to this day, with an integral bread oven in situ, and many of the original doors remain intact. Substantial buttresses were added to support the front facade.
In 1831, new stone extensions had been constructed from stone sourced from a nearby quarry at Killurin. Upstairs, an altar stood in one of the rooms, used as a chapel in the penal times of the early 1800s, later to become an oratory. Later still, this same altar was donated to the school at Oylegate.
Originally part of an 800 acre estate, the property was for many generations owned by the Sutton family, with the deeds extending back as far as
1697.
Much later, at the end of the 19th century, there is some evidence of a visit by the famous designer and architect, Ms. Eileen Gray, of Brownswood.
In 1996, the house was purchased by Dick and Catriona Whelehan, and restored to the fine period property you see today.
We want to make sure you all have a wonderful day out at
Woodfield House.
That's why all accompanying adults receive complimentary tea & coffee...
plus a selection of delicious home-made cakes & pastries...
all served up in style in our 17th century house & garden.
Early booking is strongly advised.
We hope to see you, very soon...
Dick Whelehan & The Woodfield House Team
All accompanying group leaders will enjoy complimentary tea, coffee and a selection of delicious, home-baked pastries, served in the surroundings of our very special 17th Century home and garden.
Depending on your requirements, the duration of your visit (and of course the weather), up to 10 separate activities, or Stations, are included.
Our wonderfully attentive, plentiful and caring staff are always on hand at every stage, to provide every individual child with the very best experience, at each Station.
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