The ownership of a little piece of Italy in Lucan, Dublin, has been formally transferred to South Dublin County Council, setting plans in motion for a new public space. Lucan House, which is surrounded by scenic parkland, has been the official residence of Italian ambassadors for over 80 years. The 12-hectare estate is due to become a public cultural amenity, known as Parco Italia, when the current ambassador Ruggero Corrias is due to depart in June.
Located about a 35-minute drive from the Italian embassy on Northumberland Road, the Italian government decided to sell it to South Dublin County Council to move the residence closer to the city centre. That acquisition came at a cost of over €10.5m, according to the council’s chief executive Colm Ward.
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Before a commemorative plaque was unveiled by his son Diego, It.