- The tour revealed the hospitality and traditions that shaped Mount Congreve over 250 years.
- Guests accessed the exceptional 18th-century Chinese wallpaper purchased by Ambrose Congreve.
- The programme connected house elegance with gardens reflecting seasonal rhythms.
- Tea and cake service began at 10:30 a.m. with formal opening at 11:00 a.m.
- Dress code required smart daywear and guests avoided touching the wallpaper.
Mount Congreve Gardens and Country Estate in Waterford invited guests to the official opening of Gardens and Grandeur a new guided tour experience on 30 January 2026 at 11:00 a.m.
The tour included a brand new silver exhibition and first-time access to the rare Chinese Room at Mount Congreve House featuring 18th-century hand-painted wallpaper. Visitors explored the social history and seasonal rhythms of one of Ireland’s great country estates connecting the house elegance with awakening gardens. The silver exhibition showcased dining ceremony with Irish silver Regency furniture clocks and period artefacts curated by Éamonn McEneaney and the Waterford Treasures team. Deputy Metropolitan Mayor Cllr Lola O’Sullivan officially opened the exhibition.
Mount Congreve shared in a written statement “Mount Congreve Gardens and Country Estate Waterford invites you to the official opening of Gardens and Grandeur a new guided tour experience launching on Friday 30th January 2026 at 11:00 a.m. This unique tour includes a brand new silver exhibition and for the first time access to the rare Chinese Room at Mount Congreve House featuring exquisite 18th-century hand-painted wallpaper.”
