Carton House is a heritage property in Maynooth, County Kildare, Ireland seen on screen in Barry Lyndon (1975), Leap Year (2010).
Location: Maynooth, County Kildare, Ireland
Verified facts
- Located in Maynooth, County Kildare
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-10761, SRC-10762 - Appeared in Barry Lyndon (movie, 1975)
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-10761, SRC-10762 - Appeared in Leap Year (movie, 2010)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10761, SRC-10763, SRC-11027 - Built in 1739
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10761, SRC-11228, SRC-11757 - Designed by Richard Cassels
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10761, SRC-11228, SRC-11757
Evidence & sources
- SRC-10761 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carton_House (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-10762 — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0072684/locations/ (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-10763 — https://thecinemaholic.com/where-was-leap-year-2010-filmed/ (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11027 — Almost Ginger – Leap Year Filming Locations (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11228 — https://www.archiseek.com/carton-maynooth-co-kildare/ (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11757 — Irish Historic Houses (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
How we verify
Every fact above is independently corroborated by at least two reputable sources and
confidence-scored before publication. Claims that cannot clear that bar are withheld. We show the
street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
personal information are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed June 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Barry Lyndon filmed?
Carton House, in Maynooth, County Kildare, is a real-world filming location used for Barry Lyndon. This property has also appeared on screen in Leap Year.
Where was Leap Year filmed?
Carton House, in Maynooth, County Kildare, is a real-world filming location used for Leap Year. This property has also appeared on screen in Barry Lyndon.
Who designed Carton House?
Carton House was designed by Richard Cassels.
Where is Carton House located?
Carton House is located in Maynooth, County Kildare.