O’Malley’s Legacy at Sunville House | Ireland News

Sixty years after revolutionizing Irish education, Donogh O’Malley’s legacy lives on in Sunville House, Limerick — the very home where his vision took root. Though he died just 18 months after announcing free secondary education, his impact echoes through generations. Hilda O’Malley, the muse behind Patrick Kavanagh’s “On Raglan Road,” welcomed luminaries like Éamon de Valera, Seán Lemass, and even Richard Harris into their historic residence. Built in 1846 and once home to confectionery magnates, the house was purchased by the O’Malley’s in 1959 and lovingly restored by its current owners over three decades. Now listed at €3.2 million, it’s a stunning blend of heritage and modern luxury — complete with separate apartments and a coach house — offering a glimpse into Ireland’s most influential chapters. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://www.irishtimes.com/property/residential/2026/09/17/elegant-period-pile-in-limerick-that-hosted-de-valera-lemass-and-richard-harris/ More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/163f9497c597be4d Report issues to [email protected].