Carton House is a Palladian house in Maynooth, County Kildare, Ireland, and a filming location for Barry Lyndon (1975), Leap Year (2010) and Darling Lili (1970). Built in 1739, it was designed by Richard Cassels. It is owned by John Mullen (Mullen family).
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 - Appeared in Darling Lili (movie, 1970)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10761, SRC-11988, SRC-12372 - Architectural style: Palladian
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-12153, SRC-11757, SRC-14150 - Owned by John Mullen (Mullen family) (2017–present)
confidence 90/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-10761, SRC-11988, SRC-14151, SRC-14333
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)
- SRC-11988 — https://www.historichotels.org/hotels-resorts/carton-house-hotel-a-fairmont-managed-hotel/ (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12153 — https://www.cvent.com/venues/maynooth/hotel/carton-house-a-fairmont-managed-hotel/venue-23 (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12372 — The DiCamillo Companion to British & Irish Country Houses – Carton House (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-14150 — Fairmont / Carton House official hotel site (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-14151 — The Irish Times (Carton House resort sold for €57m) (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-14333 — ALHAUS Magazine — A new era for Fairmont Carton House (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
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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 Darling Lili, Leap Year.
Where was Darling Lili filmed?
Carton House, in Maynooth, County Kildare, is a real-world filming location used for Darling Lili. This property has also appeared on screen in Barry Lyndon, 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, Darling Lili.
Who designed Carton House?
Carton House was designed by Richard Cassels.
Where is Carton House located?
Carton House is located in Maynooth, County Kildare.