Longueville is situated on an eminence overlooking the Blackwater Valley - the Irish Rhine. The House, a Georgian Mansion home, is in the centre of a 500 acre wooded estate. The beautifully sited House, or centre block of same, was built about 1720 by the Longfield family who always maintained they were of French extraction and not Cromwellians. The 1st Longfield appearing in the history of the area was a tax collector. How he acquired the property from Purdon, a soldier of Cromwell, is uncertain.

The House, architecturally descriptive of the late Georgian period, features a handsome hall-door, the two beautifully plastered and decorated ceilings done by an Italian artist of the dining room and the main lounge, the white marble Adams mantelpiece featuring a relief of Neptune in his chariot in the dining room, the numerous, now rare, inlaid mahogany doors with lovely brass locks and the main staircase, which rises to the full height of the House and is of a most unusual design, the central ramp and the two returns being repeated again in the storey above.

A very fine Victorian conservatory of curved ironwork was added at the east side in 1866 by Richard Turner, the greatest ironmaster and designer of glasshouses of the Victorian era. The Longueville Conservatory illustrates the lightness of effect made possible by new glass technology which allowed Turner to use bigger and wider panes than he had used previously at the Botanical Gardens, Belfast (1839), Glasnevin (1843-69) and Kew (1848). The fountain which is now located in the lower flower garden was originally positioned in the semi-circular end of the conservatory.

This leaves Longueville as it is to-day, with one very notable historical repeat occurring in its three centuries of antiquity - the property is back with the same family clan of O'Callaghans whose forebears were originally deprived of it by Cromwell in 1650. The wheel had come full circle when the present owner's grandfather, the late Senator William O'Callaghan, bought the property in 1938.

From the doorstep of Longueville there is a wonderful view of the most beautiful of all Irish river valleys. The viewer looking from the house through an opening in the oak trees (planted in the formation of the English and French battle lines at Waterloo) takes in historic Domineen Castle Precipitously perched on Dover-like cliffs overlooking the stately river.

There are twenty bedrooms all individually decorated in good taste and superb comfort.
All rooms are with ensuite bathroom (bath/shower), and have direct dial phone & television/radio.
Longueville House is a totally non-smoking establishment.

"The atmosphere of Longueville is able to content the sophisticated patron while at the same time being endearingly rural". New York Times.

The Presidents' Restaurant

The Presidents' Restaurant is truly the heart of Longueville, where guests partake of the fresh produce from the Estate's farm, gardens & river lovingly prepared and presented by Chef William O'Callaghan.
Longueville has an extensive wine list that has been carefully selected from the Old and New Worlds' vineyards. A private dining room is available for small groups.

The Turner Conservatory

Longueville boasts a very fine Victorian conservatory of curved ironwork constructed in 1866 by Richard Turner, the greatest ironmaster and designer of glasshouses of the Victorian era.
The Turner Conservatory is adjacent to and entered via the Presidents' Restaurant. Stylishly furnished it provides a wonderful setting for dining in style in intimate surroundings.
24 hours notice is required in order to guarantee a table in the Presidents' Restaurant or Turner Conservatory. Dinner is served from 6.30pm until 9.00pm nightly

The Presidents’ Menu

If you would like an item from this menu cooked more simply please inform your Host/Hostess when giving your order. Most of the ingredients on this menu are from our Walled Garden, Farm & River. Remaining ingredients are supplied by local small quality producers or members of the Slow Food organization

Appetisers

Pate of Woodpigeon and Foie Gras with Red Onion Compote, Warm Brioche, Truffle Vinaigrette
Terrine of House Smoked Salmon & Prawns with Sorrel Vinaigrette
Coconut and Crab Croquette with Stir Fry of Garden Vegetables & Roast Peppers, Coriander Oil
& Apple Reduction
Mixed Garden Salad with Herb infused Olive Oil
Confit Mackerel with Garden Tomato Flan and Pumpkin Soup

Main Courses

Sirloin of Beef with Smoked Bacon Potato Cake, Red Wine Jus and Horse Radish Mayonnaise
Braised Guinea Fowl with Baby Garden Leeks, Polenta, Oyster Mushrooms, Tansy Jus
Roast Loin of Longueville Lamb Stuffed with Herb Fennel and Sun-Dried Tomato,
Spinach Mousse, Thyme Jus
Pan Seared Medallions of Monkfish Coated in Had Mezyan Spices
With Rice Pilaff, Sauce Vierge

Cheese & Dessert

Caramelised Apple Tart Tatin with Longueville Apple Brandy ice-cream
Valhrona Chocolate Fondant & Opera with Orange & Chocolate Chip Ice Cream
Selection of Longueville Sorbets
Poached Garden Pear with Pear Blanc Mange, Summer Fruit Soup, Blackcurrant & Mint Sorbet
Selection of Irish & French Farmhouse Cheeses

Tea or Coffee & House Petit Fours

Longueville House Sample Tasting Menu

Longueville House Tasting Menu €85 (By table only)

Rillette of Smoked Mackerel with Gooseberry Chutney
Noisette of Venison with Enoki Mushrooms, Chocolate Sauce
Baked Black Sole with a Yellow Tomato Olive Oil Sauce
Champagne Granite
Fillet of Longueville Lamb with Black Olive Sauce

Ardrahan cheese Baked in Filo with Garden Apple & Walnut Salad
Raspberry & Milk Chocolate Mousse
Tea or Coffee & House Petit Fours