Landed Estates
University of Galway

Mount Vernon Lodge

Estate(s)
Townland Newquay
Civil Parish Oughtmama
PLU Ballyvaghan
DED Abbey 1
County Clare
Barony Burren
Description Marked on the first edition Ordnance Survey map this house belonged to William Joseph Skerrett who held it in fee at the time of Griffith's Valuation. It later became the holiday home of Sir Hugh Lane's parents and then of Lady Gregory who entertained well known literary figures at the house. Mount Vernon is still extant and used as holiday accommodation.
Mount Vernon

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