In 1932, in America, the present owner's parents purchased plans for use in building their new home, Mooreen House. The design was already famous and had been awarded the title House of the Year, and a full-scale replica was constructed in Macy's New York Department Store.

While intended for 20th century living the interior cleverly combines the grandeur of former times with a modern economy of space, all in authentic Art Deco taste. Today this is reflected by the original contents which combine with the building to form a family home of considerable elegance and charm. The house, with a newly built cottage using all the latest insulation techniques for additional guests, is set in 20 acres of beautifully maintained private gardens and woodlands.

There are two Dublin Light Railway stations and several bus stops within easy walking distance. The Dublin Orbital Motorway is just over a kilometer away, and the airport less than 30 minutes drive. The owner can justly claim her place in Ireland's history since her grandfather, The O'Rahilly, was one of the few 1916 leaders killed in the fighting near the GPO.