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Designed by architect James Franklin Fuller (1880), depicting cherubs making wine for the Greek god, Silenus.
Forthinteán
Arna dhearadh ag an ailtire James Franklin Fuller (1880), léiríonn sé aingil ag déanamh fíona don dia Gréagach, Silenus.
'Etruscan Youths Exercising'
Painting by Giorgio de Chirico, presented to Éamon De Valera in the 1930s.
'Etruscan Youths Exercising'
Pictiúr le Giorgio de Chirico, a bronnadh ar Éamon De Valera sna 1930idí.
Busts
Celebrating two former Ministers for Foreign Affairs, Liam Cosgrave (1954 – 1957) and Garret FitzGerald (1973 – 1977). Both men went on to be Taoiseach.
Dealbha Brád
Ceiliúradh iad seo ar bheirt iar-Airí Gnóthaí Eachtracha, Liam Cosgrave (1954 – 1957) agus Garret FitzGerald (1973 – 1977). D’fhóin an bheirt fhear mar Thaoiseach freisin.
Seán MacBride
Bust of Seán MacBride, winner of the Nobel Peace Prize in 1974 and Minister for Foreign Affairs 1948-1951.
Seán MacBride
Dealbh Bhrád de Seán MacBride, buaiteoir Dhuais Nobel na Síochána sa bhliain 1974 agus an tAire Gnóthaí Eachtracha 1948-1951.
Rococo Friezes
This ceiling reflects Sir Benjamin Lee Guinness’s taste when designing his home in the 19th century. It is inspired by a ceiling at the Provost’s House in Trinity College from c.1759.
Fríosanna Rococo
Léiriú í an tsíleáil seo ar bhreithiúnas Sir Benjamin Lee Guinness agus a theach á dhearadh aige sa 19ú haois. Fuair sé inspioráid ó shíleáil i dTeach an Phropaist i gColáiste na Tríonóide ó c.1759.
Discover the Secret
A secret staircase runs from downstairs, through this office and into the bedroom area above, built to allow the household staff and the Guinness family to move about discreetly.
Faigh Amach an Rún
Tá staighre rúnda a théann ón urlár faoi seo, tríd an oifig seo agus isteach sa seomra leapa thuas. Tógadh é chun deis a thabhairt d’fhoireann an tí agus do theaghlach Guinness bogadh thart go discréideach.
Candelabra
These neo-classical bronze candelabra, 'Mercury’ and ‘Hebe’, were made by Giuseppe Boschi in Rome in 1806 and 1807.
Coinnleoirí
Giuseppe Boschi a rinne na coinnleoirí cré-umha seo, ‘Mercury’ agus ‘Hebe’, sa stíl nuachlasaiceach, sa Róimh, in 1806 agus 1807.
Ceiling
Dating from the 1760s, the ceiling is decorated with an impressive plasterwork displaying musical instruments and birds of paradise.
An tSíleáil
Is ó na 1760idí í an tsíleáil seo, atá maisithe le obair phlástair den scoth a léiríonn uirlisí ceoil agus Éin Pharthais.
Exchange of Letters
Copies of the correspondence exchanged between Rupert Guinness, 2nd Earl of Iveagh and Éamon de Valera, who was Taoiseach and Minister for Foreign Affairs in 1939. These letters detail the handing over of the keys of Iveagh House from Lord Iveagh to Éamon de Valera, on behalf of the Irish State.
Malartú Litreacha
Cóipeanna den chomhfhreagras idir Rupert Guinness, 2ú Iarla Uíbh Eachach agus Éamon de Valera, Taoiseach agus an tAire Gnóthaí Eachtracha sa bhliain 1939. Tugtar mionsonraí sna litreacha sin faoi eochracha Theach Uíbh Eachach a bheith á dtabhairtag an Tiarna Uíbh Eachach do Éamon de Valera, thar ceann Stát na hÉireann.
Tapestries
These impressive tapestries, depicting 18th century romantic scenes of courting couples, are in the style of painters Watteau and Pater.
Taipéisí
Is ón 18ú haois a thagann na taipéisí áille seo a léiríonn radhairc rómánsúla de lánúineacha i stíl na bpéintéirí Watteau agus Pater.
Portrait of 2nd Earl of Iveagh
Portrait of Rupert Guinness, 2nd Earl of Iveagh, the man who donated the house to the Irish State in 1939.
Portráid den 2ú Iarla Uíbh Eachach
Portráid de Rupert Guinness, 2ú Iarla Uíbh Eachach, an fear a bhronn an teach ar Stát na hÉireann sa bhliain 1939.
Portrait of Bishop Clayton
Kindly bought and donated to Iveagh House by the bishop’s namesake, Adam Clayton, best known as the bass guitarist in globally acclaimed Irish band, U2.
Portráid den Easpag Clayton
An dordghiotáraí ón ngrúpa cáiliúil as Éirinn, U2, Adam Clayton, a cheannaigh an phortráid den easpag agus a bhronn ar Theach Uíbh Eachach í.
'The Bathers'
This mid-1950s painting by renowned international Irish artist, Louis le Brocquy, was considered unsuitable for showing at the time, and put in storage. It was, thankfully, rediscovered decades later, and is now proudly on display in Iveagh House.
‘The Bathers’
Measadh go raibh an pictiúr seo ó lár na 1950idí, leis an ealaíontóir Éireannach a bhfuil cáil idirnáisiúnta air, Louis le Brocquy, mí-oiriúnach lena thaispeáint ag an am, agus stóráladh as radharc é. Thángthas air blianta níos déanaí, ar an dea-uair, agus tá sé ar taispeáint anois i dTeach Uíbh Eachach.
Doors
These mahogany doors are the originals from 1736, complete with engraved brass lock plates.
Doirse
Is iad seo na doirse mahagaine bunaidh ó 1736, maille le plátaí glasála práis greanta.
Role of the Minister
The Minister for Foreign Affairs has responsibility for the relations between Ireland and foreign states, advising the Government on all aspects of foreign
policy and coordinating Ireland's response to international developments.
Ról an Aire
Tá an tAire Gnóthaí Eachtracha freagrach as an gcaidreamh idir Éirinn agus stáit eachtracha, comhairle a chur ar an Rialtas maidir le gach gné den bheartas eachtrach agus freagra na hÉireann ar fhorbairtí idirnáisiúnta a chomhordú.
Wooden Panels
Depicting scenes from Homer’s Iliad, 1860-1865, these are both by woodcarver Richard Barrington Boyle, with frames added in 1866. On the left, ‘King Priam of Troy entreats Achilles to release the body of Hector’. On the right, ‘Achilles playing his lyre and Patroclus’.
Painéil Adhmaid
An snoíodóir adhmaid Richard Barrington Boyle a rinne an dá phainéal, a léiríonn radhairc as Iliad de chuid Homer 1860-1865, agus cuireadh frámaí leo sa bhliain 1866. Ar chlé, ‘King Priam of Troy entreats Achilles to release the body of Hector’. Ar dheis, ‘Achilles playing his lyre and Patroclus’.
Fire Surround
One of many features designed by architect James Franklin Fuller for the 1880’s renovation.
Forthinteán
Ceann den iliomad gnéithe a dhear an t-ailtire James Franklin Fuller don athchóiriú sna 1880idí.
Bust of Benjamin Lee Guinness
By Christopher Moore, 1851.
Dealbh Bhrád de Benjamin Lee Guinness
Le Christopher Moore, 1851.
Wooden Panel
Another scene from Homer’s Iliad, ‘The Greeks offering a sacrifice of bulls and goats to Apollo’ (thought to be from 1736).
Painéal Adhmaid
Radharc eile as Iliad le Homer, ‘The Greeks offering a sacrifice of bulls and goats to Apollo’ (ón mbliain 1736, meastar).
Who am I?
Although this is a medallion of a classical figure wearing a laurel wreath, it has often been mistaken as a bust of Britain’s Queen Victoria. Whoever this may be, such a profile is symbolic of VIP status.
Cé mise?
Cé gur meadáille é seo d’fhigiúr clasaiceach a bhfuil coróin labhrais air, is minic a cheaptar, go mícheart, gurb í banríon na Breataine, An Bhanríon Victoria atá ann. Cibé duine atá ann, is duine ardstádais é.
Sculptures
‘Mercury’ by Vingo Livi after Bertel Thorwalsden (1837)
‘Modesty’ by Quintillio Corbellini (1864)
‘The Reading Girl’ by Pietro Magni (1865)
‘The Shepherd Boy’ by John Hogan (1846), considered the finest piece in the collection.
Dealbha
‘Mercury’ le Vingo Livi after Bertel Thorwalsden (1837)
‘Modesty’ le Quintillio Corbellini (1864)
‘The Reading Girl’ le Pietro Magni (1865)
‘The Shepherd Boy’ le John Hogan (1846), a meastar gurb é an saothar is fearr sa bhailiúchán é.
The Guinness Connection
The Guinness brewing dynasty had an enormous impact on Iveagh House. Firstly, Sir Benjamin Lee Guinness saved the house from near dereliction in the mid-1800s. His son, Edward Cecil, undertook considerable work in the 1880s, adding a ballroom between 1896 and 1898. Edward’s brother, Arthur, later Lord Ardilaun, paid for the refurbishment of St Stephen’s Green. In 1939, Rupert Guinness kindly donated Iveagh House to the Irish State in perpetuity, and it became the headquarters of the Department of External Affairs, as it was known at the time.
An ceangal le muintir Guinness
Bhí tionchar ollmhór ag an teaghlach grúdaireachta Guinness ar Theach Uíbh Eachach. Ar an gcéad dul síos, bheadh an teach tréigthe murach Sir Benjamin Lee Guinness i lár na 1800idí. Rinne a mhac, Edward Cecil, obair mhór sna 1880idí, nuair a chuir sé bálseomra leis an teach idir 1896 agus 1898. Ba é deartháir Edward, Arthur, an Tiarna Ardilaun ina dhiaidh sin, a d’íoc as athchóiriú Fhaiche Stiabhna. Sa bhliain 1939, bhronn Rupert Guinness Teach Uíbh Eachach ar Stát na hÉireann.
Marble, Onyx & Alabaster
Carrara marble, onyx from Algeria and Irish alabaster are used lavishly both here and in the Ballroom.
Marmar, Oinisc agus Alabastar
Marmar Carrara, oinisc as an Ailgéir agus alabastar as Éirinn úsáidtear go flaithiúil anseo iad agus sa Bhálseomra.
Believe It or Not…
There’s a story of a servant girl who lay dying in her bed one Holy Thursday. She was refused permission to see a priest. It’s said that a crucifix appears at one of the windows every Holy Thursday.
Creid é nó ná creid…
Tá scéal ann faoi chailín aimsire a bhí ar leaba a báis Déardaoin Mandála. Diúltaíodh di sagart a fheiceáil. Deirtear go mbíonn cros chéasta le feiceáil ag na fuinneoga gach Déardaoin Mandála.
Ironwork
Architect James Franklin Fuller retained much of the original ironwork from 1736, cleverly merging it into grand new balustrades. This design was later copied at Farmleigh House in Phoenix Park, another former Guinness property now in the ownership of the Irish State.
Obair Iarainn
Choinnigh an t-ailtire James Franklin Fuller go leor den obair iarainn bhunaidh ó 1736, á comhtháthú go cliste sna balastráidí nua. Rinneadh aithris ar an dearadh sin ag Teach Farmleigh i bPáirc an Fhionnuisce, arbh le teaghlach Guinness freisin í agus ar le Stát na hÉireann anois í.
Beginnings
Designed in a Palladian style by celebrated architect, Richard Cassels, the original building at Number 80 St Stephen’s Green has changed considerably over the years. At different times throughout the history of Iveagh House, various owners purchased adjoining properties, amalgamating them with the original house.
Tús
Deartha sa stíl Phallaidiach ag an ailtire mór le rá, Richard Cassels, tá athrú mór tagtha ar an bhfoirgneamh bunaidh ag Uimhir 80 Faiche Stiabhna in imeacht na mblianta. Ag amanna éagsúla i rith stair Theach Uíbh Eachach cheannaigh úinéirí difriúla réadmhaoine in aice láimhe agus chónasc siad leis an teach bunaidh iad.
Decorative Panel
Like the other decorative panels, this too features a scene from Homer’s Iliad, ‘Hector’s parting with Andromache at the gates of Troy before leaving for battle against the Achaeans’. Thought to date from 1736.
Painéal Maisithe
Mar is amhlaidh leis na painéil mhaisithe eile, ar an gceann seo freisin tá radharc as Iliad le Homer, ‘Hector’s parting with Andromache at the gates of Troy before leaving for battle against the Achaeans’. Meastar gur ón mbliain 1736 iad.
Cassapanca Chest
Depicting scenes of health, peace and love as the keys to happiness, this richly carved 19th century Renaissance Revival-style wooden cassapanca (“chest bench”) is from northern Italy.
Cófra Cassapanca
Léirítear radhairc den tsláinte, den tsíocháin agus den ghrá, mar fhoinse an tsonais ar an gcófra cassapanca (“binse cófra”) adhmaid seo ón 19ú haois i stíl na hAthbheochana as Tuaisceart na hIodáile.
Balconies
The musicians’ balconies at both ends of the room are notable for two reasons. One is the use of aluminium in their construction (aluminium being a new material in building at the time), the other is how the details include both shamrocks and acanthus leaves.
Balcóiní
Tá dhá chúis le suntasacht bhalcóiní na gceoltóirí ag an dá thaobh den seomra. Ceann amháin is ea an úsáid a baineadh as alúmanam nuair a tógadh iad (ábhar nua tógála a bhí in alúmanam ag an am), agus an chaoi a bhfuil seamróga agus duilleoga acantais mar mhaisiúchán orthu é an chúis eile.
Notable Guests
Visiting dignitaries over the years have included Emperors, Kings, Presidents to UN Secretary Generals - US President John F Kennedy, the Emperor of Japan, Princess Grace of Monaco, the King of Norway and more recently, UN Secretary General Kofi Annan.
Aíonna Suntasacha
I measc na ndaoine mór le rá a thug cuairt i gcaitheamh na mblianta bhí Impirí, Ríthe, Uachtaráin agus Ard-Rúnaithe na Náisiún Aontaithe, Uachtarán SAM, John F Kennedy, Impire na Seapáine, an Bhanphrionsa Grace de Mhonacó, Rí na hIorua agus, le déanaí, Ard-Rúnaí na Náisiún Aontaithe, Kofi Annan.
Sculptures
‘The Letter’ by Antonio Tantardini (1865)
‘Joy’ by Giovanni Lombardi (1864)
‘Modesty (The Veiled Lady)’ by Giovanni Lombardi (1864)
‘The Sleeping Faun and Satyr’ by Harriet Hosmer (c.1865)
All four purchased by Sir Benjamin Lee Guinness from the pioneering International Exhibition of Arts & Industries which took place in Dublin in 1865 in a specially built structure on Earlsfort Terrace.
Dealbha
‘The Letter’ le Antonio Tantardini (1865)
‘Joy’ le Giovanni Lombardi (1864)
‘Modesty (The Veiled Lady)’ le Giovanni Lombardi (1864)
‘The Sleeping Faun and Satyr’ le Harriet Hosmer (c.1865)
Sir Benjamin Lee Guinness a cheannaigh iad ar fad ón taispeántas ceannródaíoch, An Taispeántas Idirnáisiúnta Ealaíon agus Tionscal a tionóladh i mBaile Átha Cliath sa bhliain 1865 i struchtúr saintógtha ar Ardán Phort an Iarla.
The original entrance to Bishop Clayton’s 1736 house,
This hall is now used as the setting for official photographs with foreign dignitaries.
Welcome
The Entrance Hall is distinctly Georgian in style. Here, guests attending official functions are greeted.
Built with the intention of hosting a ball to mark the visit of the Duke of York (later to become England’s King George V) in 1897, the Guinness family pulled out all the stops.
Although this visit never took place, this is now considered one of the finest Victorian rooms in Ireland. Today, the Ballroom is used for conferences, receptions and important events.
Originally a single staircase,
Architect James Franklin Fuller spectacularly re-modelled it in the 1880s, adding a second return. Guests certainly knew they were somewhere special.
Originally Bishop Clayton’s Dining Room,
this was also where lavish parties were hosted by the Guinness family. Today this beautiful room is used for meetings and receptions.
Added in 1866 as a comfortable family room,
and decorated in a neo-Georgian style, this is now the office used by the Minister for Foreign Affairs.
Added in 1866, and decorated in a mix of styles.
Now the office of the Secretary General, who manages the Department on behalf of the Minister.
Said to be inspired by the Temple of Bacchus in Rome,
what was originally Bishop Clayton’s salon is designed to impress. Currently used as the Minister’s Dining Room, it still has that ‘wow’ factor.
Added in 1866 as a comfortable family room,
and decorated in a neo-Georgian style, this is now the office used by the Minister for Foreign Affairs.
Tapestries
These impressive tapestries, depicting 18th century romantic scenes of courting couples, are in the style of painters Watteau and Pater.
Taipéisí
Is ón 18ú haois a thagann na taipéisí áille seo a léiríonn radhairc rómánsúla de lánúineacha i stíl na bpéintéirí Watteau agus Pater.
Another of Iveagh House’s spectacular rooms,
the wooden panelling was added later than its original construction. Today, it is used as the Political Director’s office and for meetings.
Role of the Minister
The Minister for Foreign Affairs has responsibility for the relations between Ireland and foreign states, advising the Government on all aspects of foreign policy and coordinating Ireland's response to international developments.
Ról an Aire
Tá an tAire Gnóthaí Eachtracha freagrach as an gcaidreamh idir Éirinn agus stáit eachtracha, comhairle a chur ar an Rialtas maidir le gach gné den bheartas eachtrach agus freagra na hÉireann ar fhorbairtí idirnáisiúnta a chomhordú.
Busts
Celebrating two former Ministers for Foreign Affairs, Liam Cosgrave (1954 – 1957) and Garret FitzGerald (1973 – 1977). Both men went on to be Taoiseach.
Dealbha Brád
Ceiliúradh iad seo ar bheirt iar-Airí Gnóthaí Eachtracha, Liam Cosgrave (1954 – 1957) agus Garret FitzGerald (1973 – 1977). D’fhóin an bheirt fhear mar Thaoiseach freisin.
Many original features remain from Bishop Clayton’s day.
Here ministers meet with visiting heads of government and foreign representatives, sometimes hosting formal lunches.
Lady Iveagh’s private room is decorated in the Adams style,
which was fashionable when designed in the 1880’s. Its location makes it ideal for visiting heads of state to enjoy a few moments of privacy before meeting other guests.
Door Handles
An interesting detail on the door handle – hops, which are a vital ingredient in Guinness.
Hanlaí Doirse
Tá rud beag spéisiúil ar hanla an dorais – leannlusanna, a úsáidtear chun Guinness a dhéanamh.
Shopping for Style
The ceiling and panelling are reputedly from Sibthorpe’s, a Dublin company that allowed Lady Iveagh to pick her design from a catalogue – a relatively new shopping technique at that time.
Siopadóireacht ar mhaithe le Stíl
Deirtear gur ó thigh Sibthorpe a tháinig an tsíleáil agus na painéil. Cuideachta i mBaile Átha Cliath ab ea iad a lig don Bhantiarna Uíbh Eachach an dearadh a bhí uaithi a roghnú ó chatalóg – bealach sách nua le siopadóireacht a dhéanamh, an tráth sin.
St Stephen’s Green
Lord Ardilaun, brother of the Edward Guinness, 1st Earl of Iveagh, paid for the redevelopment of St Stephen’s Green in 1880. It has remained open for public use since, and is one of Dublin’s most iconic public amenities.
Faiche Stiabhna
An Tiarna Ardilaun, deartháir Edward Guinness, 1ú Iarla Uíbh Eachach, a d’íoc as athfhorbairt Fhaiche Stiabhna sa bhliain 1880. Tá sé ar oscailt don phobal ó shin, agus tá sé ar cheann de na taitneamhachtaí poiblí is cáiliúla i mBaile Átha Cliath.
Lady Iveagh’s private room.
Decorated in the Adams style, which was fashionable when designed in the 1880’s. Its location makes it ideal for visiting heads of state to enjoy a few moments of privacy before meeting other guests.
Minister's Office
Added in 1866 as a comfortable family room, and decorated in a neo-Georgian style, this is now the office used by the Minister for Foreign Affairs.
Said to be inspired by the Temple of Bacchus in Rome.
What was originally Bishop Clayton’s salon is designed to impress. Currently used as the Minister’s Dining Room, it still has that ‘wow’ factor.
Many original features remain from Bishop Clayton’s day.
Here ministers meet with visiting heads of government and foreign representatives, sometimes hosting formal lunches.
Originally Bishop Clayton’s Dining Room.
This was also where lavish parties were hosted by the Guinness family. Today this beautiful room is used for meetings and receptions.
Another of Iveagh House’s spectacular rooms.
The wooden panelling was added later than its original construction. Today, it is used as the Political Director’s office and for meetings.
Originally a single staircase.
Architect James Franklin Fuller spectacularly Re-modelled it in the 1880s, adding a second return. Guests certainly knew they were somewhere special.
The Ballroom
Built with the intention of hosting a ball to mark the visit of the Duke of York (later to become England’s King George V) in 1897, the Guinness family pulled out all the stops. Although this visit never took place, this is now considered one of the finest Victorian rooms in Ireland. Today, the Ballroom is used for conferences, receptions and important events.
Added in 1866, and decorated in a mix of styles.
Now the office of the Secretary General, who manages the Department on behalf of the Minister.
Welcome.
The Entrance Hall is distinctly Georgian in style. Here, guests attending official functions are greeted.
The original entrance to Bishop Clayton’s 1736 house.
This hall is now used as the setting for official photographs with foreign dignitaries.