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State Drawing Room
The State Drawing Room is one of the few state reception rooms at the residence and serves as the official drawing room. The ceiling features a plaster cast of Lemoyne's painting 'Time Saving Truth from Falsehood and Envy', which hangs in the Louvre. The room's centrepiece carpet displays a phoenix motif at its centre, a striking focal point for visitors to observe when they visit this formal entertaining space.
Francini Corridor
The Francini Corridor is a presidential gallery situated within Áras an Uachtaráin, adorned with busts of former Irish presidents. It ranks among the building's most distinctive state rooms, alongside the State Room and dining halls. This impressive passageway showcases the nation's presidential heritage and serves as one of the key spaces visitors encounter when touring the official residence.
Great Ballroom
The Grand Ballroom is one of the principal state rooms within Áras an Uachtaráin, the Irish President's residence in Dublin. As the largest space in the building, it serves as the primary venue for official receptions and ceremonial events. The room exemplifies the grandeur expected of a presidential palace and remains central to the formal diplomatic and state functions hosted here.
East Wing
The East Wing is one of the most significant extensions to Áras an Uachtaráin, added in 1849 for Queen Victoria's state visit. Built to accommodate the British monarch appropriately during her official stay at the presidential residence, it remains a notable example of 19th-century architectural expansion. Visitors can observe how the wing reflects the historical importance placed on royal visits to Dublin during that period.
West Wing (1911 Extension)
The West Wing is an extension built in 1911 for the visit of King George V and Queen Mary to what was then the Viceregal Lodge. This addition created a residential wing that eventually became the private quarters of Ireland's Presidents. What to see here reflects this important transition in Irish history and the building's evolving role in the nation's political life.
Formal Gardens
The formal gardens at Áras an Uachtaráin sprawl across 130 acres of carefully landscaped grounds, featuring Victorian-style elements including an arboretum, ornamental lakes, tree-lined avenues and walled gardens. Visitors explore the gardens via the Queen's Walk, a tree-lined processional route, which leads to the upper walled garden, bordered to the south by a Turner peach house. What to see includes the diverse plantings and period features throughout this historically significant estate.
Chapel
The chapel at Áras an Uachtaráin forms part of the historic complex of the Irish presidential residence. It underwent partial reconstruction in the years following the Second World War, reflecting broader restoration efforts undertaken on the building. The chapel remains one of the key spaces within this significant official residence, contributing to its architectural and historical character.
- 1.State Drawing Room
- 2.Francini Corridor
- 3.Great Ballroom
- 4.East Wing
- 5.West Wing (1911 Extension)
- 6.Formal Gardens
- 7.Chapel
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