A 17th century country house in Cork's Doneraile Wildlife Park has been successfully refurbished.

Cork County Council is preparing to host a street party this Saturday, 22 June, to celebrate the opening of the revitalised Doneraile Court.

Welcoming the work, Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr Christopher O'Sullivan said: "The Council's role in supporting the future operation of the newly refurbished Doneraile Court will have a positive economic impact for Doneraile and the entire North Cork region. Cork County Council is consistently working towards maximising the potential of the tourist offering across the county and manages a range of highly successful visitor attractions. Investing in the development of Doneraile Court along with other sites like Mallow Castle will mean a significant return for the region in the long run."

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Doneraile Court, the former residence of Sir William St Leger, Lord Deputy of Munster in 1629, is steeped in history. The estate remained in the St Leger family until 1969 and the remarkable 400 acre walled parklands, a design inspired by the famous architect Capability Brown, have survived to this day, thanks to careful restoration from the Georgian society and more recently the office of Public Works and represent over four centuries of horticultural history.