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Cregg South [Avonmore]

Houses within 15km of this house

Displaying 117 houses.

Houses within 15km of Cregg South [Avonmore]

Displaying 117 houses.

House name Description
Aghern/Ahern House Brabazon Esq was resident in the 1770s and 1780s. The home of Spotswood Bowles in the first half of the 19th century. The buildings were valued at £47+ in the early 1850s and held from the representatives of William Beamish. Spotswood died in 1864 and was succeeded by his son George who was in turn succeeded by his nephew Spotswood in 1886. Relatives of the Bowles owned this property until the 1970s. In 1942 the Irish Tourist Association Survey mentions the ruins of Aghern Castle in the grounds of Mrs. Spotswood Bowles property. Aghern was uninhabited for a time but has recently been restored. Photo of Aghern/Ahern  House
Castle Hyde A late 18th century house, which was the home of the Hyde family. In 1786 Wilson describes it as "a beautiful house, magnificent demesne, highly cultivated, the seat of Arthur Hyde". At the time of the sale of Castle Hyde in 1851 the house was occupied by Spencer Cosby Price, the brother-in-law of John Hyde. The house was valued at £115. Castle Hyde was bought by John Sadleir MP in trust [for Vincent Scully]. Major Chichester was the tenant from year to year in 1861. John Wrixon Becher, second son of Sir William Wrixon Becher of Ballygiblin, county Cork, subsequently lived at Castle Hyde. in the 1870s John R. Wrixon of Castle Hyde is recorded as the owner of 1,263 acres in county Cork. He was resident in 1906 when the buildings were valued at £96. The Irish Tourist Association Survey of 1942 indicated that the house was then "occupied by the military". Castle Hyde is now the home of dancer, Michael Flatley. Photo of Castle Hyde
Kilshannig This house was built for Abraham Devonsher, a Cork banker and Member of Parliament, in the 1760s. It remained the home of the Devonsher family until sold to Edward Roche, father of the 1st Earl of Fermoy, pre 1837. Lewis records it as the winter residence of the Roche family. At the time of Griffith's Valuation it was occupied by James Kelly of Cahircon, son-in-law of Edward Roche, and valued at £58+. In 1943 the Irish Tourist Association Survey mentioned that it was the home of the McVeigh family. The Sardinian architect, Davis Ducart, designed this house and according to the Irish Georgian Society it is considered one of the very finest Palladian houses in Ireland. The Society is currently supporting the restoration of parts of this house. see http://www.igs.ie/Programmes/Conservation-Grants/Kilshannig.aspx Photo of Kilshannig
Convamore Upper J. Delany was the proprietor of Upper Convamore in 1837. George Crofts occupied the house in the early 1850s. He held it from the Reverend G. Atkins Collins and it was valued at £16. The property was later bought by the Reverend Maurice Collis who sold it to the Earl of Listowel. Unoccupied for much of the 20th century it was demolished in 2000.
Convamore This property was sold by the Bailey family to the Hares in the late 18th century. William Hare, 1st Earl of Listowel, built a new house beside the River Blackwater in the early 19th century. He was residing at Convamore in 1814. At the time of Griffith's Valuation the buildings were valued at £100 and the property was held by the Earl from the representatives of D. Callaghan. Callaghan's interest was advertised for sale in July 1853. It was still the Earl's seat in 1894. The house was burnt during the War of Independence in 1921 and is now a ruin. Photo of Convamore
Clifford This house was occupied by Richard Martin in 1814 and by Thomas Lloyd in 1837 and at the time of Griffith's Valuation, when he held the property from Edward Beatty. The buildings were valued at £26. Clifford passed by marriage to the Mansergh family of Grenane, county Tipperary and at the time of the sale in 1879 was inhabited by Captain C.S. Mansergh, who held it on a lease dated 1868. The representatives of E. Charles Mansergh of Clifford owned 511 acres in county Tipperary in the 1870s. In 1942 the Irish Tourist Association survey reported that it was the residence of the Walton family nd that the estate had been reduced to 40 acres. This house was recently renovated. Photo of Clifford
Carrig Park This early 18th century house was the residence of William Causabon in 1744. By the 1770s it was the seat of a branch of the Franks family, who continued to reside there until the beginning of the 20th century. The house was held by William Hume Franks in fee at the time of Griffith's Valuation when the buildings were valued at £45 but the valuation was reduced to £35.10 shillings by 1906. The house was burnt in the early 1920s and later demolished. Photo of Carrig Park
Annesgrove The original house was occupied by Colonel Richard Aldworth in the latter part of the 18th century which Wilson, writing in 1786, refers to it as the seat of Mr. Groves. However, he mentions that near it were "the neat house and beautiful shrubbery of Richard Aldworth". It was reconstructed in the early 19th century (probably post 1814) by Lieutenant General the Honourable Arthur Grove Annesley. Anne-grove, Castletownroche was occupied by William Connor in 1814 and by General Annesley in 1837. The General's residence was valued at £60 in the early 1850s. In 1894 the seat of F.G. Annesley. This house continued to be the residence of the Grove Annesleys in the 20th century. In 1942 the Irish Tourist Authority survey noted that the estate had been divided "in recent years". Annesgrove is surrounded by famous gardens which are open to the public during the summer, see www.annesgrovegardens.com. Photo of Annesgrove
Hunting Hill Hunting Hill, a single storey house, in the townland of Ballyhimock is marked on the first Ordnance Survey map. Home of the Dwyer family in the first half of the 19th century it was occupied by Mr William Dwyer in 1814 and by Thomas Dwyer at the time of Griffith's Valuation. Located on the Annesley estate it was valued at £15. Various tenants lived at Hunting Hill in the latter half of the 19th century until it was leased to Edward Vaughan, whose descendants continue to live here throughout the 20th century. A house is still extant at the site.
Ballykeating A house probably built in the mid 19th century, occupied by John Grove Annesley who held the property from his father General Annesley. It was valued at £14 at the time of Griffith's Valuation. Sold to the Callaghans in the mid 1890s. The Callaghans continued to own the property until the late 1970s. A property much associated with horse racing and hunting. Buildings are still extant at the site.
Lisnagoorneen Hajba writes that Thomas Franks, a nephew of Thomas Franks of Ballymagooly, occupied this house at the end of the 18th century. He married Margaret Maunsell of Ballybrood, county Limerick. They and their son were murdered by Whiteboys in 1823. A new house was built by George Foster Delaney in the 1830s and he was succeeded by his nephew George Johnson who occupied the house at the time of Griffith's Valuation. It was valued at £17 and held from the representatives of G.B. Lowe. The Johnson remained in possession until the early 20th century leasing the house to Major Mansergh among others. In 1942 the Irish Tourist Association survey noted that the Major had owned a famous horse called Lord Cunningham and that Lisnagoorneen house was then occupied by his nephew. Photo of Lisnagoorneen
Glenanore/Glananore Part of this house appears to date from the early 18th century. It belonged to the Verling family, whose interest eventually became vested in the Johnson family. The Reverend Richard Purcell was the tenant in the latter part of the 18th century and Wilson refers to it as his seat in 1786. It was occupied in 1814 by Garret Nagle and by the early 1830s the Hoares were resident. At the time of Griffith's Valuation Mrs Mary Anne Hoare was the occupier, holding the property from Noble Johnson. The buildings were valued at £32. Mrs Hoare was the widow of Reverend Thomas Hoare who was a brother of Sir Joseph Wallis Hoare, 3rd Baronet. In 1942 the Irish Tourist Association Survey asserted that the front part had been constructed in the early nineteenth century but that other parts were much older. It was then the residence of E.J. Hoare and it was still occupied by members of the Hoare family in the 1950s but is now demolished. Photo of Glenanore/Glananore
Clogher Originally a Nagle home and then in the possession of Harmer Bond through whom Clogher passed to the Lowes. Occupied by Mrs Eliza Lowe in the early 1850s, held from Garret Nagle and valued at £28. This house was derelict at the end of the 20th century. Through the Nagles Clogher had a connection with Edmund Burke, Lewis states that the estate "once belonged to the celebrated Edmund Burke".
Ballynamona The Nagles originally inhabited the castle at Ballynamona but later built a house adjoining the castle. Garret Nagle was resident in 1814 and Lewis refers to Ballynamona as the ancient family residence "about to be rebuilt". Garret Nagle occupied a house at Ballynamona valued at £9.15 shillings at the time of Griffith's Valuation which he held from John Furlong. The house is still occupied.
Johnsgrove Originally a Glover family home, by the time of Griffith's Valuation it was occupied by Francis F.P. Holmes and held from Walter Nugent. The buildings were valued at £30. This house is still occupied. Photo of Johnsgrove
Castlekevin Originally a Roche stronghold which was granted to William Thornhill a Cromwellian soldier. It remained the seat of the Thornhill family until the mid 19th century. The old castle was incorporated into a castellated mansion in the 1830s. Lewis writes in 1837 that the ‘present extensive castellated mansion was rebuilt by Mr Thornhill after designs by Mr Flood, in the Elizabethan style’. Sold by the Thornhills in the mid 19th century to the Reeves family in whose possession it remained until the 1930s. Still extant and occupied. Photo of Castlekevin
Killuragh Built by the Thornhills in the late 18th century and soon afterwards leased to the Linehan family. Cornelius Linihan was resident in 1837 and Ellen Linehan in the early 1850s. She held the property from Edward B. Thornhill, the buildings were valued at £20. A lithograph of this house is included in the sale rental of 1851 but there is not much similarity between it and the present building which is now known as The Glen. Photo of Killuragh
Ballyenahan A house on the Hyde estate inhabited by the Welsh, Kearney, Spratt, Greene and Barry families in the late 18th and 19th centuries. Wilson, writing in 1786, refers to it as the seat of Mr. Walsh. Eliza Greene was the occupant at the time of Griffith's Valuation when the buildings were valued at £18. The Barrys owned this house until the late 20th century. Photo of Ballyenahan
Landscape This house was held by the Foot family from the Hills by a lease dated 1789 for 3 lives renewable for ever. Occupied by James Hammond in 1837 and in the early 1850s Thomas Bailey was resident holding the property valued at £10.15 shillings from Miss Hill. In the sale rental of 1858 the tenants are given as Margaret and Lucinda Foot. Photo of Landscape
Ballygriffin Described by Smith in the mid 18th century as "a pretty seat of Mr David Nagle". This house was the birthplace of Nano Nagle. By 1814 Ballygriffin was occupied by William J. Boyce and in the early 1850s by Ellen Linehan who held the property from J.C. Nagle. The buildings were valued at £6. In 1942 the Irish Tourist Association Survey reported that the building was in ruins but it was restored in the late 20th century and is now known as the Nano Nagle Centre, preserving the heritage of the Presentation Nuns worldwide. Photo of Ballygriffin
Bowen's Court Built in the 1770s by Henry Cole Bowen this house was the seat of the Bowen family until 1959 when it was sold by the author Elizabeth Bowen. Wilson, writing in 1786, refers to it as Faraghy, the seat of Mr. Cole Bowen. It was held in fee by Mrs. Eliza Bowen at the time of Griffith's Valuation, when it was valued at £75. In 1942 the Irish Tourist Association Survey noted that the house had been attacked during the 1798 rebellion. Bowen's Court was demolished in 1961. Photo of Bowen's Court
Meadstown Burke's ''Landed Gentry of Ireland'' (1904) records the Franks family of Maidstown, county Cork. Hajba dates the present house circa 1860 replacing an earlier house. At the time of Griffith's Valuation the Reverend James Golden occupied Meadstown which he held from Henry Franks. The buildings were valued at £10.15 shillings. This house is still occupied.
Ballyclogh [Ballyclough] This property was inherited by the Barrys through marriage with a member of the Purdon family. Parts of this house may have dated from the 17th century. Lewis writes of "a handsome mansion in the Elizabethan style". Additions were made in the 19th century. At the time of Griffith's Valuation it was valued at £34 and held by James Barry in fee. The house was burnt in the 1920s. The north wing survived, built 1904. In 1944 the Irish Tourist Association survey noted that Ballyclough was the birthplace of Sir Redmond Barry, "prominent in public life in the state of Victoria, Australia". It was restored and is still a residence. Photo of Ballyclogh [Ballyclough]
Airhill The home of the Green family for over two centuries, occupied by Colonel H. G. Barry in 1814 and by James Greene at the time of Griffith's Valuation. James Greene held the property from Francis Wyse. The buildings were valued at £20. This house is still a family home.
Sandville This house valued at £13 was occupied by Mary Sullivan and held from - Roberts at the time of Griffith's Valuation. Hajba writes that it was occupied by Mrs Ellen Punch in 1910. It was bought by the racing trio of Sangster, Pigott and O'Brien in the late 1960s. The house was demolished and the property became a stud farm.
Downing This was the home of the Hendley family in the 19th century. Robert Hendley was the occupier in 1814 and Arthur Henly in the early 1850s. Arthur Henly held the property in fee and the buildings were valued at £9.5 shillings.
Woodville Woodville was occupied by the Reverend William Berkley in 1814 and in 1837 by Mrs Gibbons. Anne Gibbings was resident in the 1850s [widow of Bartholomew Gibbings of Gibbings Grove]. She held the property from Martha Jaunsey and the buildings were valued at £17.15 shillings. Her fourth son Robert Gibbings is described as "of Woodville" in Burke's Landed Gentry. A note on the sale rental of 1862 records the purchase of Lot 1 Woodville by Mr Starkey [Dr William Starkey]. The house remained in the possession of the Starkey family until the early 20th century. Photo of Woodville
Kilcummer This would appear to have been a Wilson residence from the late 18th century though Wilson, writing in 1786, refers to it as the seat of "Mr. Groves". . Hajba writes of earlier associations with the Oliver, Cole Bowen and Grove families. Henry Cole Bowen was resident in 1750. At the time of Griffith's Valuation William Wilson was the occupier. He held the property from Benjamin Grubbs and it was valued at £10. In the 1870s William Wilson of Kilcummer owned 182 acres in county Cork. This house is no longer extant.
Renny This house, overlooking the River Blackwater, may have been part of the Widenham estate which passed to the Smyths. The site had earlier associations with the poet Edmund Spenser. Wilson, writing in 1786, refers to "Rinny, the seat of Mr. Nagle, which was formerly part of the estate of the immortal Spenser". In 1814 the Reverend C.P. Wallis was the occupant. At the time of Griffith's Valuation the house was occupied by Henry Smith who held the property in fee, the buildings were valued at £23. Henry Smyth advertised the house and 541 acres for sale in May 1851, all it required at that time was a "small outlay in paint and paper to make it at once fit for occupation". In 1885 Walford noted Renny as the seat of John Blackburne. Hajba writes that the last occupant was Captain [Pepper] Roberts. The Earl of Listowel demolished the house following the Captain's death in 1900 though many of the buildings shown on the 1st edition Ordnance Survey map had already disappeared by then.
Castle Widenham [Blackwater Castle] Originally a Roche stronghold, the castle was granted to the Widenhams in the mid 17th century. The castle was altered in both the 18th and 19th centuries. In the early 19th century it passed by marriage to the Brazier Creagh family and again by marriage to the Smyths. At the time of Griffith's Valuation the buildings were valued at £70 and held by Henry M. Smyth from Henry Leader. In 1894 it was the seat of Mrs. Smyth. In 1942 the Irish Tourist Association survey noted that it was still part of the Smyth family estate. Also known as Blackwater Castle, it is still extant. In 2022 it was offered for sale. Photo of Castle Widenham [Blackwater Castle]
Gurteen Home of the Campion family in the first half of the 19th century held from the Earls of Listowel. Luke Campion was resident in 1837 and Lewis writes that it had "been greatly enlarged and improved". Mrs Mary Campion was resident in the early 1850s. The buildings were valued at £13.15 shillings. Later occupants were stewards to the Earl. The house was demolished in the early 20th century.
Templenoe Hajba writes that this house, on the banks of the River Blackwater, was built in 1761 by the Hydes of Castle Hyde. William Hyde (died 1790) of Templenoe was the son of John Hyde of Creg Castle and grandson of Arthur Hyde of Castle Hyde. He married Catherine Lane. William Lane Hyde was resident in 1837 and at the time of Griffith's Valuation. He held the property valued at £20 from John Phipps. His estate of 584 acres was advertised for sale in July 1850. The present Templenoe House was the residence of the Mounteagles in the latter half of the 20th century. Photo of Templenoe
Cregg Castle Built by the Hyde family and occupied by John Hyde, a younger son of Arthur Hyde of Castle Hyde, in the mid 18th century. Wilson refers to the residence of John Hyde, "near the ruins of Creg Castle" in 1786. By 1810 Cregg Castle was occupied by Colonel William Stewart from Fort Stewart, county Donegal who had married Anne Hyde. The Colonel was the proprietor in 1837 and Mrs Anne Stewart was still resident in the early 1850s. Her nephew John came to live at the house following the sale of Castle Hyde in 1851 and following his death in 1885 it was leased to various persons. It is still extant. Photo of Cregg Castle
Woodfort George Massy occupied this house, which he held from the Reverend Samuel Adams, in the early 1850s. It was valued at £20. The home of the Magniers at the beginning of the 21st century. Photo of Woodfort
Creggolympry Henry Adams occupied a house at Creg, Fermoy in 1814 and the Reverend Samuel Adams in 1837. This house valued at £32 was held by the Reverend Samuel Adams in fee at the time of Griffith's Valuation. Guy's ''Cork Alamanac'' (1907) records Miss Adams as resident at Creggolympry. Buildings still remain at the site.
Carrigacunna Castle This house was the residence of Henry Baldwin Foote in the 19th century. Lewis writes that the estates of Monanimy, Ballygriffin & Carrigacunna formerly belonged to the ancient family of Nagle and that Carrigacunna was the residence of Sir Richard Nagle, Private Secretary to James II, who forfeited the estate in the late 17th century. In 1837 it was the property of H. B. Foott. He was the occupier in the early 1850s, the buildings were valued at £34 and the property was held in fee. Hajba writes that Henry's son George Carleton Foott lived at Carrigacunna until 1929. The Humphreys family were living here in the mid 20th century. The Irish Tourist Association Survey noted in the 1940s that Major Humphreys was residing in "a handsome modern mansions, adjoining the ruins of the old castle". The house was restored in the late 20th century. Photo of Carrigacunna Castle
Ballymacmoy The Hennessys were settled at Ballymacmoy from the mid 18th century. In 1786 Wilson refers to "Ballymacboy" as the seat of Mr. Hennessy. A new house was built circa 1820s. By the time of Griffith's Valuation the Hennessy home was valued at £13.5 shillings and was held in fee by James Hennessy. He also owned a flour mill valued at £70 which he leased to Henry B. Foote. This house was still a Hennessy home in the 20th century and the house is still extant. Photo of Ballymacmoy
Rockmills Lodge [Rockmills House] The lodge was the residence of Colonel Richard Aldworth in 1814. Hajba writes that it was built as a shooting and fishing lodge by Colonel Richard Aldworth in 1776 and that he left the property including the mills to his wife's nephew, Charles Deane Oliver (grandson of Robert Oliver of Cloghanodfoy). Occupied by Mrs Sarah Oliver in 1837 and at the time of Griffith's Valuation and held by her from the representatives of Bond Lowe. The buildings were valued at £25 and she was leasing a flour mill and other buildings valued at £170 to P.L. Lyster. This property was advertised for sale in June 1856. The house was burnt in May 1921 during the War of Independence when it was the residence of Charles Deane Oliver. In 1942 the Irish Tourist Association Survey noted that it had been rebuilt by the Walsh family and was then (1942) occupied by the Casey family. It is still extant. The mills are now in ruins. Photo of Rockmills Lodge [Rockmills House]
Oldtown House (Fermoy) William Creagh of Oldtown married Sarah Nagle of Annakissy in the 1770s. The Creaghs were succeeded at Oldtown by the Evans family. Rear Admiral Henry Evans was the occupier in 1837. Oldtown was the residence of Nicholas Evans in the early 1850s. Valued at £29 it was held from Pierce Nagle. Later occupied by the Campion and Roberts families. Oldtown is still extant. Photo of Oldtown House (Fermoy)
Ballywalter The seat of the Welstead family valued at £45 in the early 1850s and held in fee. The original house was replaced by an early 19th century building. It was still valued at £45 in 1906 and occupied by S.Q.W. Penrose. It was burnt in May 1921 during the War of Independence and later rebuilt. It is still a family residence. Photo of Ballywalter
Shanballymore The seat of a branch of the Roberts family, Hodder Roberts was resident in 1814 and Watkins Roberts in 1837. The residence of John Roberts in the early 1850s, held from William W.M. Hodder and valued at £23. The property remained in Roberts possession until 1884 when it was sold to the O'Keeffe family who still reside there. Photo of Shanballymore
Rockville At the time of Griffith's Valuation occupied by Michael Mockler and held from the representatives of Matthew Hendly, the buildings were valued at £26. The Mocklers advertised the sale of their interest in July 1851 and July 1853. The sale rental records the lease of Rockville by Ferguson Hendley to the Reverend James Mockler for 3 lives in July 1841 and that £2,000 had been spent on the house. Caroline Bourke occupied a mansion house with 37 acres in the townland of Licklash in 1906. It was valued at £60. In the 1870s Michael Bourke of Lecklash owned 37 acres. This house later became a summer home of Sir Oswald Mosley. Also known as Isleclash House. Photo of Rockville
Monanimy Castle In the mid 19th century William Barry occupied Monanimy Castle which was valued at £15.10 shilllings and held from George Bennett. Hajba writes that Barry restored the castle and that he was related to the Nagles who had originally owned the castle. The Barrys remained as residents of the castle until the 1940s when the castle was damaged by a fire. It has been restored and is now a family home.
Richmond Located in the town of Fermoy, Richmond was occupied by H. Smyth in 1837 and by George Walker. It was the residence of the Furlong family in the second half of the 19th century. In the 1920s they sold the house to the Loreto Sisters. Still part of the convent complex at the beginning of the 21st century. Photo of Richmond
Dannanstown A house built beside a large mill by John Furlong circa mid 19th century. At the time of Griffith's Valuation occupied by John Furlong who held it and the large flour mill and offices from Richard Welstead. The buildings were valued at £135. Later owned by Humphrey Smith and Robert Hobson. Photo of Dannanstown
Marshalstown This house was known as Castle Eugene in 1837 when it was the home of Eugene O'Neill, medical doctor. Dr O'Neill was still resident in the early 1850s when the house was valued at £41.10 shillings and held from the Earl of Kingston. This house no longer exists.
Kilbarry (Castlelyons) Hajba writes that a new house was built here in 1842 by the Wigmores. Robert Wigmore was resident in 1814, E[dward] Wigmore in 1837 and Henry Wigmore in the early 1850s when the buildings were valued at £23 and held in fee. In 1786, Wilson states that it was the residence of Hon. Mr. Moore. Later the home of the Kent and Waters families. Still extant and occupied. Photo of Kilbarry (Castlelyons)
Ballyglass/Ballyclough House At the time of Griffith's Valuation Michael Cagney owned a house in the townland of Kilmagner valued at £24. Ballyglass House is marked on the first Ordnance Survey map in this townland. but the house at this location is named Ballyclough House on the 25-inch Ordnance map of the 1890s. Hajba identifies this house as Ballyclough House, Currabeha. Ballyclough was the residence of E. Creed in 1837. A house still exists at this location.
Bellevue Hajba writes that William Glissan sold this property to Thomas Dennehy of Clashmore, county Waterford. Bellevue was the home of Thomas Denehy in the first half of the 19th century, inhabited by him in 1814 and 1837 and by Daniel O'Neill in the early 1850s who held it from Thomas Denehy. The house was valued at £35. Later the home of the Dunleas, now a ruin. Photo of Bellevue
Brook Lodge The Lord Chancellor is given as the occupier of this house at the time of Griffith's Valuation. The Court of Chancery may have held the property from John Denehy at this time. The buildings were valued at £13. In 1942 the Irish Tourist Association Survey notes that it was once the residence of General Sir Thomas Dennehy and was then owned and occupied by James Scannell. A new house is now located on the site.
Bettyville The home of the Nason family in the early 19th century, occupied by Richard Nason in 1814 and 1837. By the early 1850s William Corbin was resident holding the house valued at £14.10 shillings from the representatives of Richard Nason. William Corbin was still living at Bettyville in the 1870s. This house is no longer in existence.
Maryville The home of Laurence Corban in 1837 when Lewis records it as “ a handsome mansion of recent erection and finely situated on the Funcheon [River]”. Laurence Corban held Maryville House and the mills in perpetuity at the time of Griffith's Valuation. The house was valued at £32 and the mills complex at £160. The Lucas family succeeded to this property and Hajba writes that it became the dower house for nearby Ballynacarriga. The Irish Tourist Association surveyor in the 1940s reported that it was then occupied by Mr. Glass, an agricultural instructor. In 1965 the house was sold by the Corban Lucas family. It remains a family residence.
Rath-healy In 1786 Wilson refers to Rath-hely as the seat of Mr. Bryan. It was the home of Arthur Hyde Lucas and his son and namesake in the 19th century. Arthur Hyde Lucas is recorded as occupier at the time of Griffith's Valuation, holding the property from John Hyde when it was valued at £20. In 1880 the property passed to Henry John Lucas, nephew of the second Arthur Hyde Lucas. Sold by the Lucas family in the 1920s and still inhabited.
Ballynacarriga A mid 18th century house, home of the Pyne family for over a century until they sold it in the Encumbered Estates' Court in 1852. Before the sale John G. Pyne was resident, holding the property in perpetuity. The buildings were valued at £18.10 shillings. Bought by Laurence Corban it passed from the Pynes to the Corban Lucas family, members of whom were still resident at the beginning of the 21st century. Photo of Ballynacarriga
Mounteagle Cottage Hajba writes that this was a sporting lodge of the Earls of Kingston. In the early 1850s it was occupied by Thomas O'Brien and valued at £14.10 shillings. It is still a residence.
Careysville Careysville Castle, originally known as Ballymacpatrick Castle, was the seat of the Carey family from the late 17th century. In 1750 Careysville was occupied by John Carey and Peter Carey was resident in 1814. In 1837 Lewis refers to “the handsome modern mansion built on the site of Careysville castle” by E.K. Carey. Valued at £50 in the mid 19th century the Careys held this property in fee. Inherited by the Montgomerys of Killee and sold by them to the Duke of Devonshire in the mid 20th century. In 1942 the Irish Tourist Association Survey noted that the house was then unoccupied as Captain Montgomery had moved into a modern bungalow nearby. Careysville is now in use as a fishing lodge offering luxury accommodation. Photo of Careysville
Moorepark A large Georgian house, the seat of the Earls of Mountcashell, extended in the 19th century. In 1786 Wilson describes it as "a superb and noble seat". It was held in fee at the time of Griffith's Valuation when it was valued at £87. Bought by the War Department in 1903 and accidentally burnt in 1908. In 1944 the Irish Tourist Association Survey noted that the remains of the kitchen were still visible then. Nothing remains of the original house and the site now belongs to Teagasc, the Agricultural and Food Development Authority.
Glandulane House Robert Briscoe had a house and flour mill in the townland of Clondulane North in the mid 19th century, which he held from the Earl of Mountcashel. The house was valued at £25.10 shillings and a flour mill at £96. Later the home of the Hallinans and the O'Donnells. A house is still extant at the site but the mill buildings are now ruinous. Photo of Glandulane House
Licklash Occupied by James Reid in the early 1850s and held from the representatives of Matthew Hendly, the buildings were valued at £18. This house later became a summer home of Sir Oswald Mosley. Also known as Isleclash/Ileclash House. This house was offered for sale in 2010. http://www.michaelhdaniels.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=propdetails&Prop_RefId=24 Photo of Licklash
Mountrivers This house was a Hendley home in the 18th and 19th centuries, occupied by Mathers Hendley in 1814 and Mattias Hendley in 1837. Mattias C. Hendley was resident in the early 1850s. He held the property in fee and the buildings were valued at £27. The Hendleys contined to reside at Mountrivers until the 1930s and the house is still occupied. Photo of Mountrivers
Killee The seat of the Montgomery family from the mid 18th century, occupied by George Montgomery in 1814 and by William Quinn Montgomery in the early 1850s. It was held in fee at this time and valued at £43. Killee remained in Montgomery possession until the 1930s. It is still occupied. Photo of Killee
Grange Hill/The Grange William Forward Austin was resident at Grange Hill in 1837 and in the early 1850s when he held the house valued at £41 in fee. Hajba writes that this property belonged to William Forward and was inherited by one of his daughters who was married to William Austin. William F. Austin was their son. Later the home of the Sadliers [1906] and Magniers, still inhabited. William Sadleir medical doctor was resident from circa 1866. Photo of Grange Hill/The Grange
Ashfield House Occupied by John William Anderson in 1837 and by Denis Downing in the early 1850s who held the property from John Hyde. It was valued at £25. In 1942 the Irish Tourist Association Survey indicated that it was then the residence of William Bowden. This house is still occupied.
Grange Farm Originally part of the Forward estate which passed to Garret Nagle who had married the sister of William Forward. Marked on the first Ordnance Survey map as a farm yard by the 1850s James Roderick O'Flanagan was resident in a house valued at £13.5 shillings. He held the property from the representatives of John William Anderson. Photo of Grange Farm
Fermoy House Lewis refers to Fermoy House in 1837 as the residence of the late J. Anderson “to whom not only the town owes its prosperity but the entire country…”. It was then occupied by Mrs Hennis. The Reverend Maurice Collis was in residence by the time of Griffith's Valuation. He held the property from Sir Robert Abercrombie and the buildings were valued at over £50. In 1786 Wilson writes of a house at Fermoy, the seat of Mr. Bryan. The Irish Tourist Association Survey of 1942 states that Fermoy House was then the property of Maurice Cooke Collis and was divided into five flats. The house was demolished in the 1960s.
Rushmount Located on the Mountcashell estate this house was occupied by Daniel Gearan in the early 1850s, when it was valued at £19. It remained in the possession of the Gearan/O'Geran family for the rest of the 19th century. Photo of Rushmount
Douglas House Occupied by Henry Deece in 1837 and by Lady Mountcashell in the early 1850s. Held from the Earl of Mountcashel and valued at £16.10 shillings. Later the home of the Magniers and still a residence. Photo of Douglas House
Woodview Occupied by Lieutenant F.Prangnall RN in 1837 and held by the Earl of Mountcashel in fee at the time of Griffith's Valuation when it was valued at £16. 5 shillings. Later occupied by the Smithwick and by the Lucas family in the 20th century until a fire in the 1930s. Recently restored and occupied again.
Glansheskin Occupied by John P. Pierse in the mid 19th century. He held the property valued at £19+ from the Earl of Mountcashel with a cornmill valued at £20. Later the property of the Cooke Collis family, this house is still occupied.
Broomhill Valued at £11, occupied by James Geran and held from James N. Cronin at the time of Griffith's Valuation. Later the home of a member of the Montgomery family and still inhabited.
Cloonkilla James H. Mandeville held buildings valued at £21 from James N. Cronin among the woods at Cloonkilla at the time of Griffith's Valuation.
Park House Hajba writes that David Richard Pigot, Chief Baron of Ireland 1846-1873, was born at Park House in 1797. He was the son of Dr John Pigot and Margaret Nagle and married Catherine Paye [Page in DNB] of the nearby Araglin Mills. Th house was valued at £7.10 shillings in the early 1850s and was occupied by the Reverend James Daly, who held it from William Byrne. The Pigotts continued to own this property until at least the late 19th century. Occupied by the Howard family in the 20th century. The Irish Tourist Association Survey notes that it was also referred to as "Rock House". The survey also refers to another house owned by the Pigot family on the main street in Kilworth.
Kilmurry The house was built in the early 18th century and remained in the hands of the Grant family until sold to the Rosminian Order in the 1930s. In the 1940s the Irish Tourist Association surveyor was given to understand that the Grants still retained title to the property and were residing in South Africa. In the mid 19th century it was valued at £37 and held by Thomas St John Grant in fee. At the beginning of the 21st century this house was in a dilapidated state. Photo of Kilmurry
Knockatrasnane At the time of Griffith's Valuaiton, William Collis held in fee a house and offices valued at £14.10 shillings in this townland. The 1st edition Ordnance Survey map indicates a nursery at this site. The remains of the buildings are still extant.
Castle Cooke A house was located here from the 17th century. Originally home of the Cooke family it was altered and expanded in the succeeding centuries by the Collis family. William Collis was resident for much of the 19th century. The house was valued at £32 in the early 1850s and at £34 when occupied by Colonel William Cooke Collis in 1906. It was burnt in June 1921 during the War of Independence when it was the residence of Col. William Cooke-Collis. This house is no longer extant.
Leitrim Home of the Campion family for two centuries, sold by them in the 1870s to Major Victor Reeves of the Castle Kevin family. In 1943 the Irish Tourist Association Survey referred to it as the residence of David Nunan, formerly owned by the Campions, "in their day the house was thatched and much smaller". This 17th century house is still a residence. Photo of Leitrim
Bishop's Island Grice Richard Smyth held buildings valued at £25 in the townland of Bishop's Island at the time of Griffith's Valuation. ''Burke's Irish Family Records'' refers to his father Henry Mitchell Smyth of Bishop's Island. In 1786 Wilson notes Bishop's Island as the seat of Mr. Mitchell.
Bridestown Leet records the Reverend Edward Carleton as resident at Bride-town, Rathcormack. E. Morgan was the proprietor in 1837 and at the time of Griffith's Valuation, holding the property in fee. The buildings were valued at £42. Bence Jones writes that the Morgans sold the property in the second half of the 19th century having been ruined by the gambling of Lady Louisa Morgan, known as "Unlimited Loo". Later the home of the Lindsay and Horgan families and still occupied. Photo of Bridestown
Killuntin Home of a branch of the Roche family, occupied by Edmund Roche in 1814, by R. Roche in 1837 and by Richard V. Roche at the time of Griffith's Valuation. Richard Roche held the property in fee and the buildings were valued at £15.10 shillings. Hajba records the house as a ruin.
Ballyvolane Hajba writes that Ballyvolane was bought by Sir Richard Pyne of Waterpark, Lord Chief Justice of Ireland, from the Coppingers in the early 18th century. It remained in the possession of the Pyne family until the mid 20th century and is still occcupied. Valued at £44 at the time of Griffith's Valuation, the house was occupied by Jasper Pine who held it from Thomas, George and Henry Walker. By 1906 the mansion house at Ballyvolane was valued at £70+ and occupied by George M.Pyne. Photo of Ballyvolane
Ballyrobert Hajba writes that Michael Mackay built a house beside the ruined castle of Ballyrobert in the 1820s and he is recorded as resident there by Lewis in 1837. In the early 1850s the house was valued at £23, occupied by Michael Mackay and held from John Peard. Michael J. Mackey occupied the house in 1906. This house no longer exists.
Coole Abbey This house was the home of a branch of the Peard family until the early 20th century and is still inhabited. It was occupied by Richard Peard in 1814 and by Henry Hawk Peard in 1837. He was still resident in the early 1850s and held the house valued at £36 from James H. Smith Barry. By the end of the 19th century Orr McCausland was the owner of Coole Abbey. Photo of Coole Abbey
Kilcor Castle The home of the O'Brien family in the 18th and 19th centuries, sold by them in the mid 19th century. Cornelius O'Brien was the occupant in 1837 and at the time of Griffith's Valuation. He held the house valued at £17.15 shillings from James Reid. Kilcor was bought by Francis Doyne Dwyer and later passed to the Phipps family through marriage. In the 1940s the Irish Tourist Association Survey reported that it was the residence of Captain H. Phipps. Photo of Kilcor Castle
Mohera Hajba writes that Michael Mackay was recorded as resident here in 1824. By 1837 John O'Sullivan was resident and was still the occupier at the time of Griffith's Valuation. The buildings were then valued at £14 and the property was held from Major General Conyers. Home of the McAuliffes in the 20th century. Photo of Mohera
Rathbarry Cottage Rathbarry Cottage was occupied by Major William Love Peard at the time of Griffith's Valuation. The property was held from the Reverend R. Gumbleton and the buildings were valued at £11. Some ruined walls remain at the site.
Towermore The home of Mrs Maria Oliver in 1837 but leased to Frederick C. Hayes in the early 1850s. The house was valued at £45. Maria was the widow of Charles S. Oliver of Inchera and a daughter of A. Morris of Dunkettle. A. Morris Oliver is recorded as a subscriber to Lewis ''Topographical Dictionary'' published in 1837 but is not mentioned in Burkes. Earlier, in 1786, Wilson refers to Tormore as the seat of Mr. Connor. This house was not occupied at the end of the 20th century although still extant.
High Park Occupied by the Reverend J. W. Edgar in 1837 and by Bridget Hogan in the mid 19th century, valued at £12+ and held from William Coppinger. This house no longer exists.
Baneena John Ross occupied a house at Baneena North valued at £11.10 shillings in the mid 19th century. He held the property from Abraham Devonsher. This house is not surrounded by a demesne on the first Ordnance Survey map.
Mountain Lodge Originally a shooting lodge of the Devonshers, it was the home of Abraham John Devonsher in the mid 19th century. He held the property valued at £3 in fee. It is now a ruin.
Hollyhill David Hallahan occupied Holy hill, Rathcormack, in 1814 and S. Croker in 1837. Eliza Croker held the property from Francis C. Reeves in the mid 19th century, when the buildings were valued at £11.10 shillings. [for this Croker family see http://members.iinet.net.au/~nickred/croker_research/The_Irish_CROKER.pdf page 121]. Later the home of the Campion and other families, this house is no longer extant.
Ballyglissane A Reeves home held from the Devonsher family, occupied by F.G. Reeves in 1837 and by Edward Reeves in the early 1850s when the buildings were valued at £30+. Later the home of the Warren family and still a family residence. Photo of Ballyglissane
Bushy Park Hajba writes that Gifford Campion, born at Leitrim, acquired the lands of Bushy Park in the mid 18th century and that his son Richard Gifford Campion possibly built the house in the late 18th century. Bushy Park, Rathcormack, was occupied by John Walsh in 1814 and by Richard G. Campion in the early 1850s. The buildings were valued at £18.15 shillings and held from Major Heliger Lloyd. Occupied by William Moore Hodder in 1906. This house is still a residence. Photo of Bushy Park
Mellefontstown The main residence of the Nason family in the 18th century, John Nason was resident in 1814 and Pierce Cotter in the early 1850s. Cotter held the property from Thomas Wise and the buildings were valued at £19+. In May 1863 Pierce Joseph Cotter's estate at Mellifontstown, containing the house, demesne and 246 acres was advertised for sale. It was held on a lease dated 1852 from Francis Wise to Pierce Cotter for 185 years. A new house now stands on the site.
Scartbarry Home of the Wilson family in the 19th century, occupied by Edward Wilson in 1814 and by Ellen Wilson in the early 1850s, when the house was valued at £11 and held from James H.S. Barry. Edward Wilson of Scartbarry owned 26 acres in the 1870s. This house is still a family residence. The interest of the descendants of the Wilson family of Scartbarry and of James Milner Barry in the lands of Skehannagh and Coolequane, barony of Barrymore were offered for sale in the 1850s. Photo of Scartbarry
Ballyready A house located on the Devonsher estate, occupied by Patrick Bourke in 1814. The house was valued at £12.10 shillings and occupied by John Fetnam at the time of Griffith's Valuation. It is still a family home.
Ballynahina Ballynahina was a Barry home inhabited by Philip Barry and his wife Mary Ann at the end of the 18th century. Lewis refers to Gerard Barry at Ballinahina House and Reverend Dr Barry, Parish Priest of Fermoy for half a century, at Ballinahina Cottage. Edward Barry was resident at Ballynahina, valued at £11, in the early 1850s. He held the property from Gerald Barry. This house is still extant. Photo of Ballynahina
Bride Villa Hajba writes that this building was originally a coach inn. By the time of Griffith's Valuation Edward Barry a doctor was resident. He held the property valued at £14.15 shillings from Viscount Riversdale. This house is stil inhabited. Photo of Bride Villa
Lisnagar Originally a home of the MacAdam branch of the Barry family, sold to the Lawless brothers in the 1770s and soon afterwards bought by William Tonson. In 1786 Wilson refers to the seat of Lord Riversdale, close to Rathcormack. The house was occupied by the Reverend John Bolster in the early 1850s and valued at £39.15 shillings. Slater refers to it as the seat of W.A.S. Riversdale in 1894. William Alcock-Stawell succeeded to this property in 1861 and took the additional name of Riversdale. Lisnagar was sold in the early 20th century. This house is still a residence. Photo of Lisnagar
Kildinan The home of Edward Roche father of the 1st Baron Fermoy in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. In 1837 Lewis refers to the "highly improved property" of Edmund Roche. By the time of Griffith's Valuation Kindinan valued at £32 was leased to William Dargan who also held a flax mill and 561 acres from the Roches. This house is still occupied.
Shanbally Hajba records this house as a Welsh/Walsh home. John Welsh was the proprietor in 1837. E.B. Roche is given as the occupier in the early 1850s when the house was valued at £11. He held the property in fee. The house is still a residence.
Terramount A mid 19th century house, home of John G. Nason in the early 1850s. Held by him in fee and valued at £24.25 shillings. The Nasons owned this property until the early 20th century. The famous race horse Dawn Run was bred at Terramount in the 1970s. Photo of Terramount
Ballymacsimon A house located on the Devonshire estate and occupied by John Kirby in the mid 19th century. The buildings were valued at £25. William Kirby held 2 townlands in the parish of Aghera at the time of Griffith's Valuation. Home of the Collins family in the mid 20th century and still inhabited.
Ballinterry Hajba writes that this property had passed from the Terrys to the Earls of Barrymore at the beginning of the 18th century. In 1814 it was the residence of the Reverend John Ross and in 1837 of Archdeacon Ryder. The Archdeacon was still resident at the time of Griffith's Valuation when the buildings were valued at £21. It now operates as a luxury guesthouse. Photo of Ballinterry
Glenville Originally a Coppinger property sold to the Hudsons in the mid to late 18th century. The Hudsons built a new house and this house was added too in 1887. E. G. Hudson was resident at Glenville in 1814 and Lewis records the Reverend E. G. Hudson as the proprietor of Mount Pleasant in the parish of Ardnageehy in 1837. In the mid 19th century William E. Hudson held the property valued at £46 in fee. Inherited by William E. Hudson's nephew Sir Edward Hudson Kinahan who was the occupier in 1906 when the house was valued at £150. Sold to the Bence Jones family in 1949. Also known as Mount Prospect and The Manor, this house was the home of Mark Bence Jones, author. Photo of Glenville
Castlelyons House Situated on 2 acres in the centre of the town of Castlelyons this house was in the possession of the related clerical families of Browne and Ryder in the 18th and 19th centuries. Occupied by the Reverend Joshua B. Ryder in the mid 19th century. He held the property valued at £30 from Samuel Perrott. Still valued at £30 this house was occupied by the representatives of Andrew W. Ryder in 1906. Photo of Castlelyons House
Berry Hill The National Inventory of Architectural Heritage states that this house dating from circa 1700 was a dower house for the Barrymore family of Castlelyons Castle. By the mid 19th century it was in the possession of the Perrott family and occupied by the Reverend Philip Berry who held the buildings valued at £21 with 15 acres. This house is still occupied. Photo of Berry Hill
Glenwood Marked on the first Ordnance Survey map this house was occupied and held in fee by - Teulon at the time of Griffith's Valuation, when the buildings were valued at £23. By 1906 Glenwood valued at £33 was occupied by A. C. Fleury, a minor. In the 1940s the Irish Tourist Association survey noted that it was then the home of Mrs.Pennefather, "mother of the famous artist, who came to live here about twenty years ago". Glenwood is still extant. Photo of Glenwood
Condonstown Timothy Mahony occupied a house valued at £6 which he held with 165 acres at Condonstown North from J.H.S. Barry in the mid 19th century. By 1906 the buildings were valued at £15+ and Arthur H.S. Barry is given as the occupier. Grid reference is approximate.
Stannard's Grove Located on the Cotter estate, this house was occupied by the Stannard family at the end of the 18th century. It was later occupied by the Adams and Smith families. Lewis records it as unoccupied and at the time of Griffith's Valuation it was held in fee by Edward Cotter. The home of William Stackpool at the beginning of the 20th century. Hajba writes that the house was reconstructed in 1924 after been blown up in 1921 by the British Crown Forces. In 1942 the Irish Tourist Association Survey noted that it had, since 1934, been owned by the Herlihy family. It is still extant. Photo of Stannard's Grove
Rocksavage This house was not built at the time of the first edition Ordnance Survey circa 1840. Built for John Craven Mansergh [in the 1850s] on land that formerly belonged to the Martin family. In 1942 the Irish Tourist Association Survey reported that Rocksavage was the residence of Dr. Foley. This house, situated close to the Awbeg River just south of Castletownroche, is still extant.
Wallstown Castle The castle was originally in the hands of the Wall family. In the late 17th century it passed into the possession of the Ruddocks and then through marriage to the Creaghs and Stawells. In 1836 it was leased to Thomas Baily and was held by Charles Bailey from Thomas Bailey at the time of Griffith's Valuation, valued at £7.18 shillings. The property was purchased by John McCormick of Dublin in 1858. The battlements were added to the building circa 1860. See www.corkpastandpresent.ie. In the 1940s the Irish Tourist Association reported that it had been purchased in the 1920s by a Mr Crowley who "lives in a grand mansion near the ruin of the old castle", Photo of Wallstown Castle
Hunting Fort A house valued at £10 occupied by Patrick Keneiry and held by him with 338 acres from the Duke of Devonshire in the mid 19th century. A building is still extant at this site.
Dromrahan A mansion house valued at £20 is recorded at Dromrahan in 1906. Matthew H. Franks was the occupier. This house was built in the second half of the 19th century and is not recorded in Griffith's Valuation. A large complex of buildings at the site is labelled Dromrahan House on the 25-inch Ordnance Survey map of the 1890s. It is still extant and occupied. Photo of Dromrahan
Ballybeg (Mitchelstown) In 1786 Wilson states that "Ballybeg, the seat of Mr. Spratt, was pleasantly situated at the foot of a lofty mountain" outside Mitchelstown. Local history suggests that this was a property acquired by Devereux Spratt in the 17th century. It is not named on the 1st edition Ordnance survey map though buildings are shown at the site.
Aghacross Wilson, writing in 1786, refers to Aghacross as the seat of Mr. Anderson. No substantial residence is shown in this area on the 1st edition Ordnance Survey map. The townland was in the possession of William Anderson at the time of Griffith's Valuation. A modern farm exists at the site now.
Castle Lyons Wilson, writing in 176, refers to the accidental burning of the seat of the Earls of Barrymore. "The mansion house, with the furniture and a valuable collection of pictures, were entirely destroyed by an accidental fire". Some ruins remain at the site. A dower house, built by the Barry family towards the end of the 18th century, is still extant and known as Berryhill. .
Rockvale (Castletownroche) At the time of Griffith's Valuation, Leslie O'Callaghan was leasing this property from Eustace estate when it had a valuation of £8. In 1942 the Irish Tourist Association survey noted that the ruins of what had been a Nagle property were still visible to the rear of Rockvale. The Survey also recorded that Leslie O'Callaghan, who "had lived there about 100 years ago" had been killed in Cork and that the property had come into the ownership of the Annesley estate. It was later sold to the Patterson family and the house is still extant. Photo of Rockvale (Castletownroche)