◆ HOUSES OF THE IRISH ARISTOCRACY ◆

ADVANCE INFORMATION

T H E M E T R O P O L I TA N M U S E U M O F A RT

◆ September 19 to 29, 2013 ◆

Dear Members and Friends of The Metropolitan Museum of Art,

The great country houses of Ireland—the result of a centuries-long blend of Englishrestraint and Irish exuberance—are among the most spectacular and the most attractive in Europe.In the 19th century, they were seen by invitation only. Now, once again, we will visit them, not astourists but as guests of the ancestral owners. As we look at paintings and objects in the originalinteriors, we will also enter the world of the Irish aristocracy at the most pleasant time of year.

We are delighted to be joined by Morrison Heckscher, Lawrence A. Fleischman Chairmanof The American Wing, who has led many previous trips for the William Cullen Bryant Fellows.Irish architecture and decorative arts will be the focus of his talks throughout this journey. Morrielooks forward to revisiting favorite places and to re-connecting with old friends and colleagues.

We will be received for lunches, teas, and dinners at these great houses, with interiors andcollections of extraordinary quality. Among our hosts will be the Earl of Rosse and the Duke ofAbercorn, whose grand ancestral estates are set in the lush green countryside. Day after day, wewill experience the best of the country. As we go from Eire to Northern Ireland and back, we willmove from Adare to Lough Erne and on to Dublin—driving through the landscapes for whichIreland is renowned and stopping at enchanting small towns along the way.

Our stay in Dublin will add just the right touch of urban glamour as we conclude our Irishjourney at the five-star Merrion Hotel. Dublin highlights include a curatorial tour of the National

Gallery; a private visit to author Helen Dillon’s home, withone of the best city gardens in the world; and a gala dinnerat Castletown House, Ireland’s largest and earliestPalladian-style villa.

Because of our unique access to private houses notopen to the public, and in order to respect the privacy ofthe owners, we will share their names in pre-departureinformation only. Due to the many private visits, this tripis limited in size. We hope you will reserve your space soon.

Sincerely,

Emily K. RaffertyPresident

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Baronscourt

September 19 NEW YORK DEPARTUREThursday Depart New York on an overnight flight to Shannon.

September 20 SHANNON I ADAREFriday Arrive in Shannon and transfer to the Dunraven Arms, a traditional country inn

conveniently located in the center of Adare, where rooms are reserved for earlycheck-in. In the late afternoon, gather for a walking tour of this quaint village,passing thatched roof cottages, and stop for tea at an interesting antique shop. Thisevening we are invited by a noted antiquarian and collector of ceramics for ourwelcome dinner and a performance of Irish music at his country house.

September 21 ADARESaturday Today we plan to visit Churchill, a nearby estate overlooking Tralee Bay, to see a

world-famous collection of Irish paintings and decorative arts. The owner, anAmerican who makes his home in both Ireland and the United States, has invitedus for lunch. En route back to Adare, we will stop at Glin, an 18th-century housecastellated in the 19th century, for tea and a walk in the glorious gardens over-looking the Shannon River. Dinner and the evening are at leisure.

September 22 ADARESunday This morning drive to the university town of Limerick for a curatorial tour of the

Hunt Museum, which houses an interesting collection of works of art and antiquities.After lunch in a private house rarely opened to the public, return to Adare for anevening at leisure.

September 23 ADARE I LOUGH ERNEMonday Depart this morning for Birr Castle, famous for its gardens. Lunch in the family

dining room of Lord and Lady Rosse is followed by a tour of the elegant private apart-ments. In the late afternoon, near the border with Northern Ireland, we are invited fortea at Tullynally Castle. The property of the Earls of Longford, Tullynally is one of themost spectacular neo-Gothic houses in Ireland. Arrive this evening at the five-starLough Erne Resort, where we will stay for three nights. Dinner is at the hotel.

Birr Castle

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HOUSES OF THE IRISH ARISTOCRACYSeptember 19 to 29, 2013

September 24 LOUGH ERNETuesday Today visit Florence Court, the former residence of the Earls of Enniskillen.

With its classical style and exquisite Rococo plasterwork, Florence Court is one ofUlster’s most important 18th-century houses. The house, set against the spectacularbackdrop of the Cuilcagh Mountains, is renowned for its fine Irish furniturecollection. Lunch and the afternoon are at leisure toenjoy the amenities of this spa resort. Tonight we areinvited for a visit and dinner at Baronscourt, one ofIreland’s great Georgian houses and the seat of the Dukeand Duchess of Abercorn.

September 25 LOUGH ERNEWednesday After a leisurely morning, depart for a private lunch hosted

by the owners of Killyreagh. Continue to Castle Coole, aparticularly beautiful neo-classical mansion set in a woodedpark, where we are invited for afternoon tea. During atour, we get a glimpse into what life was like for theEarls as well as their servants. Dinner and the evening areat leisure.

September 26 LOUGH ERNE I DUBLINThursday Depart for Dublin, stopping en route for a private lunch in the bucolic setting at

Crom Castle. In the late afternoon, arrive in Dublin for check-in at the five-starMerrion Hotel, a Georgian townhouse hotel. Dinner is at leisure.

September 27 DUBLINFriday Admire the Merrion’s collection of 19th- and 20th-century Irish paintings before

departing for the National Gallery. Adrian Le Harivel, Curator of British and DutchPaintings, will lead a curatorial tour. Continue for a visit to the Decorative ArtsMuseum, whose collection of 18th-century Irish silver, furniture, and costumes isnothing short of dazzling. Lunch and the afternoon are at leisure. In the earlyevening, we are invited for a reception at the piano nobile of Adrian Le Harivel toview his drawings collection.

September 28 DUBLINSaturday Today we are guests for coffee at the home of author Helen Dillon, whose urban

garden is world-renowned. At the Chester Beatty Library, see the remarkablecollection of manuscripts, miniature paintings, prints, rare books, and drawingsfrom around the world. Lunch and the afternoon are at leisure. This evening gatherfor a farewell dinner in the private dining room at Castletown House, the earliestand largest Palladian style house in Ireland.

September 29 DUBLIN I NEW YORKSunday After breakfast, transfer to the airport for the flight to New York.

Baronscourt dining room.

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