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Irons' Castle Restoration: A 13-Floor Climb!
14 Oct
Summary
- Jeremy Irons bought Kilcoe Castle in County Cork in 1998 with his wife.
- He acquired a small island nearby, about 100 metres from the castle.
- Irons plans to keep Kerry ponies and Galloway cattle on the island.
Actor Jeremy Irons purchased the historic Kilcoe Castle in County Cork, Ireland, in 1998 alongside his wife, Sinéad Cusack. The medieval property underwent a significant five-year restoration, during which Irons was actively involved. The refurbishment included rebuilding the castle's defensive castellations.
During the restoration, Irons discovered the newly built castellations were smaller than intended. He personally ascended 13 floors of scaffolding to discuss the issue with builders, famously remarking on the need to "take it down" and "make it bigger."
More recently, Irons acquired a small island approximately 100 metres from the castle. He disclosed this purchase in January 2022, explaining his plans to use the island for agricultural purposes, including rearing Kerry ponies and Galloway cattle. Irons indicated that farming has become a significant part of his life.
Beyond his castle and island, Irons also owns a home in Dublin and has publicly supported the reopening of the historic Iveagh Markets.
