The Irish Georgian Society requests the pleasure of your company for cocktails at the American Irish Historical Society, where we will be joined by Robert O'Byrne for the launch of his new book, The Irish Country House: A New Vision.

About the book:

Forgoing the usual images of decay and decline, Robert O’Byrne’s new book from Rizzoli is an exploration of some of the most captivating and unusual interiors in Ireland. Whether in the transformation of a derelict estate, the preservation of an historic hunting lodge, or the re-creation of a Gothic fantasy, each of the homes in this extraordinary book reflects a renewed vitality in the contemporary approach to Irish country houses.

Accompanied by specially commissioned photography from Luke White, the author guides readers through fifteen exceptional spaces, drawing out the remarkable aspects of each, and in doing so celebrates the unexpected eclecticism and reinvigorated spirit of Ireland’s historic country houses.

About the author:

Robert O’Byrne is a writer and lecturer specialising in the fine and decorative arts. He is the author of more than a dozen books, among them Luggala Days: The Story of a Guinness House (Cico Books) and The Last Knight: A Tribute to Desmond FitzGerald, 29th Knight of Glin (Lilliput Press). A former Vice-President of the Irish Georgian Society and trustee of the Alfred Beit Foundation, he is currently a trustee of the Apollo Foundation.

Schedule:
5:30pm - Reception
6:00pm - Talk

We look forward to you joining us for the evening.