The Wonderful Barn — Attraction in The Municipal District of Celbridge — Leixlip

An eccentrically-shaped folly/grain store that is surprisingly pleasant on the eye. This whimsical creation dates to the 1740’s when it was probably built as a famine relief project, similar to the nearby Conolly’s Folly. The building itself is oddly reminiscent of the minaret of the Great Mosque of Samarra, or the medieval depictions of the Tower of Babel. The odd shapes and proportions are worth checking out by anyone who has a love for the architecturally odd.

However, the adjoining house and farm buildings have been allowed to fall into disrepair and ruin, and the Barn itself is inaccessible. It is a shame that the County Council have allowed this to pass into decay, but as it stands, it is merely a pleasant view and nothing more. Until something is done to repair the grounds, it is a wasted...

I'm truly sorry that the owners do not do anything with this fantastic historic object. It is one of two in Europe (I've been told) Losing this would be a shame.

And honestly, restoring it and opening it up gor public would show some of Ireland's history.

There is already a lot of land sold to developers and it is slowly getting worse with the total area where the wonderful barn stands on.

I hope it is not to late to turn the tide.

I wouldn't mind being the caretaker of it and restore it in...

This is a truely unique experience and beautiful building located with Leixlip town. It’s well signed posted and on Google Maps, you pass through a housing estate to find its location. The barn was built in the years immediately following the famine of 1740-41, as there was a need for new grain stores in case of another famine. The Conollys owned Kilmacredock and rented it out, so the barn was also useful for their tenants. The construction project also likely served as a way to keep the local...