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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Leinster_HouseLeinster House - Wikipedia

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   The 3rd Duke of Leinster sold Leinster House in 1815 to the Royal Dublin Society. In 1853 the Great Industrial Exhibition was hosted in its grounds. At the end of the nineteenth century, two new wings were added, to house the National Library of Ireland and the National Museum of Ireland. The Natural History Museum was built on the site. Part ...

2. www.oireachtas.ie › en › visit-and-learnVisit the Oireachtas – Houses of the Oireachtas

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   Learn about the history and functions of Ireland's Parliament at Leinster House, the seat of the Oireachtas. Find out how to book a tour, access the building, and get to the campus by public transport or bike.

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4. www.visitdublin.com › leinster-houseLeinster House - Visit Dublin

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   The centre piece of Leinster House was originally the ducal palace of the Dukes of Leinster, first built in 1745–48 by the Earl of Kildare. In the history of aristocratic residences in Dublin, no other mansion matched Kildare House for its sheer size or status. When the Earl was made the first Duke of Leinster in 1766, the family's Dublin ...

5. www.oireachtas.ie › en › visit-and-learnBuildings of the Irish Parliament – Houses of the Oireachtas

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   Oct 7, 2020 · After the Parliament of Ireland closed down in 1801, Irish MPs needed houses in London, not Dublin. As the annual season became less important, many influential families let their Dublin houses go. In 1815, the third Duke of Leinster sold Leinster House to the Dublin Society for £10,000 and a yearly rent of £600.

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6. www.irishtourism.com › leinster-houseLeinster House | Historic Sites & Buildings | Attractions Ireland

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   Leinster House is the seat of the Oireachtas, the Irish parliament, in Dublin. It was built in 1745 as a Georgian mansion and later sold to the Royal Dublin Society, which founded several public institutions.

7. www.oireachtas.ie › en › visit-and-learnVirtual tour – Houses of the Oireachtas

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   Explore the 18th-century architecture and history of Leinster House, the seat of Ireland's Parliament and the home of the Oireachtas. Learn how the building was restored and see the Irish language version of the virtual tour.

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   What is Leinster House?

   • The society's famous Dublin Spring Show and Dublin Horse Show were held on its Leinster Lawn, facing Merrion Square. The building is the meeting place of Dáil Éireann and Seanad Éireann, the two houses of the Oireachtas, and as such the term 'Leinster House' has become a metonym for Irish political activities.

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   Who built Leinster House?

   • The centre piece of Leinster House was originally the ducal palace of the Dukes of Leinster, first built in 1745–48 by the Earl of Kildare. In the history of aristocratic residences in Dublin, no other mansion matched Kildare House for its sheer size or status.

   Leinster House - Visit Dublin

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   Why is Kildare House renamed Leinster House?

   • In the history of aristocratic residences in Dublin, no other mansion matched Kildare House for its sheer size or status. When the Earl was made the first Duke of Leinster in 1766, the family's Dublin residence was renamed Leinster House.

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   Who owns Leinster mansion?

   • In 1815 the Third Duke of Leinster sold the mansion to the Royal Dublin Society (RDS) for 10,000 pounds together with a yearly rent of 600 pounds. Among those public Irish Institutions that owe their beginnings to the RDS include, National Library, National Museum and the National Botanic Gardens.

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9. www.lonelyplanet.com › ireland › dublinLeinster House | Dublin, Ireland | Attractions - Lonely Planet

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   Learn about the history and function of Leinster House, the Palladian mansion that houses the Oireachtas (Parliament) of Ireland. Find out how to visit, when to see the sessions and what to see in the surrounding area.