The History of Clonmel Castle

1926

• Dr. William Henry “Harry” Barrett, a veterinarian from Port Dover, discovered through a classified ad in the Toronto Star that he had inherited an estate from a distant relative in Ireland.

• Harry sold his Irish estate and used the proceeds to begin planning the construction of Clonmel Castle, which is said to be a faithful replicate of the one in Clonmel, Ireland that he inherited.

1929

• After four years of construction, Clonmel Castle was complete with 12,000 square feet of elegance and sophistication.

• Harry hosted a truly grand opening with more 1,400 guests coming to celebrate the architectural masterpiece.

1930

• The stone wall surrounding the castle was meticulously laid by a group of local men using slate from a nearby quarry.

1930s–2010s

• Over the decades, Clonmel Castle entered a period of neglect and disrepair with its grand presence fading into memory.

2015

• The current Chatelaine of Clonmel Castle, Lynnee, took ownership and embarked on an eight-year journey to restore the castle to its former glory, balancing historical preservation with modern enhancements.

Today

• Clonmel Castle stands proud in its fully restored state, offering guests a unique blend of history and luxury and inviting visitors to step into a legacy nearly a century in the making.