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A flawed vision at Farmleigh

Archiseek / Ireland / News / 2001 / July 26 2001: A flawed vision at Farmleigh

After spending more than two years and some Ł41 million (€52m) on its purchase and refurbishment, the Government will officially open Farmleigh on Saturday. Not everyone will be impressed by the results. Running to 40,000 sq ft, the Victorian property possesses a certain tawdry splendour but little real beauty. And while some of the money has been spent on necessary but invisible work such as upgrading the plumbing and attending to the roof, part of the budget went on the installation of a swimming-pool and gym in Farmleigh's basement.

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