Duckett’s Grove is an enormous Gothic ruin surrounded by nearly 11 acres of walled and landscaped gardens. Access to the estate is through one of Ireland’s most elaborate gate lodges. Its embattled towers, Gothic windows and great archways were designed by John MacDuff Derick in the mid 19th century. Duckett’s Grove is the former home of the Duckett family. Nearly completely destroyed by fire in 1933, it was never rebuilt. It’s now owned by Carlow County Council.
