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Camlin Castle, Belleek, Co. Fermanagh

By PeteIn Architecture & Monuments, Co. Fermanagh, Country Houses, UlsterPosted 8 months ago

Camlin Castle was a prominent estate near Belleek straddling the Donegal-Fermanagh border. The mansion stood from the early 1700s until its demolition in the late 1940s. The estate's history spans over two centuries of the Tredennick family's residence in Ireland. Origins and Early History The Tredennick family, originally from St....

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Ross Castle, Co. Galway

By PeteIn Country Houses, Architecture & Monuments, Co. Galway, ConnachtPosted 8 months ago

Ross Castle is situated 9 miles from Galway City at Roscahill, bordering Connemara. The property stands on the shores of Ross Lake facing Croagh Keenan mountain. The estate encompasses sixteen acres of front lawn, extensive forests with trails, and contains what is now one of the largest walled gardens in...

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Beaulieu House & Garden, Drogheda, Co. Louth

By PeteIn Country Houses, Architecture & Monuments, Co. Louth, LeinsterPosted August 21, 2024

Nestled along the banks of the River Boyne in County Louth, and located just two miles east of Drogheda, this elegant country house is one of the earliest examples of an unfortified residence in Ireland, marking a significant shift from the defensive structures of earlier periods to the more gracious...

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Brazeel House, Swords, Co. Dublin

By PeteIn Country Houses, Co. Dublin, LeinsterPosted June 27, 2024

Brazeel House, also known as Brazil House, was a significant historical residence located to the west of Brackenstown House, near the old road to Drogheda in Swords, County Dublin. The house was situated in an area rich with history, dating back to at least the 14th century when Sir Elias...

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Castle Grove House, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal

By PeteIn Architecture & Monuments, Co. Donegal, Country Houses, UlsterPosted March 27, 2024

Castle Grove, nestled in the heart of County Donegal, stands as a testament to Ireland's rich historical tapestry. This near-original Georgian house, built in 1695, offers a glimpse into the architectural and familial legacies that have shaped the North West of Ireland. Beyond its structural beauty, Castle Grove embodies centuries...

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