Bantry House

Country house at Bantry, County Cork, Republic of Ireland. The original square house, which dates from 1710 and was built by the Hutchinson family, has had many alterations. A wing was built about 1770, under the ownership of Richard White. In 1845 the house was considerably enlarged by a later Richard White, the 2nd Earl of Bantry, who added two more wings; the present house is largely his creation. The 2nd Earl was also responsible for assembling a fine collection of paintings and furniture, which are a notable feature of the house.