THE HOUSE
First built in 1725, Ballintubbert house is a fine example of early Georgian domestic architecture. The original settlement dates back to 1540
The house has wonderful literary & theatrical associations
Sir John Hurt
During the 90s Ballintubbert Gardens & House was owned by highly acclaimed English actor Sir John Hurt CBE whose cinematic career has spanned six decades
Sebastian Shaw
In the 1940s & 50s, the house was owned by film & stage actor Sebastian Shaw who famously starred as Anakin Skywalker’s second-self Darth Vader in Star Wars Return of the Jedi
C. Day–Lewis
Famous poet C. Day–Lewis, ultimately poet laureate & father of actor Daniel Day–Lewis, was born in the house in 1904
Day–Lewis returned to the house in the 60s, resulting in his poem The House Where I Was Born
