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Houses within 15km of this house

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Houses within 15km of Shanballyard

Displaying 153 houses.

House name Description
Knocklofty A mainly 18th century house, cited by Wilson as the seat of John Hely Hutchinson in 1786. In 1840 the Ordnance Survey Name Books describe it as "spacious and handsome, having a fine plain front". It was valued at £70 in the mid 19th century, the seat of the Earls of Donoughmore until 1983, though Walford mentions Samuel H. Goold-Adams of Knocklofty in 1885. The Irish Tourist Association surveyor writes that Knocklofty was De Valera's headquarters for a time during the Civil War. Until recently it served as a hotel but in 2013 it was offered for sale. Photo of Knocklofty
Lakefield (Middlethird) Gambonstown was occupied by B.B. Bradshaw in 1814. In 1786 Wilson had referred to it as the seat of Mr. Hackett. The National Inventory of Architectural Heritage records the building of Lakefield house in 1831 by William Pennefather, replacing the former Hackett home of Gambonstown. and the Ordnance Survey Name Books record it as his residence in 1840. At the time of Griffith's Valuation William Pennefather held the house valued at £48.14 shillings and 413 acres from Mrs Hackett and others. Sold by the Pennefathers to the O'Briens in 1907 and sold again to the Goodbodys in 1955. Lakefield is still extant. Photo of Lakefield (Middlethird)
Marlhill This house was the residence of Robert Prendergast in 1814. In 1840 the Ordnance Survey Name Books also record it as his residence under the slightly variant name of Marlow Hill. James Prendergast held the house valued at £12.15 shillings from the Reverend John Bagnell with 182 acres in the mid 19th century [see Bagnell entry in ''Burkes Irish Family Records'']. Home of the Rice family from the 1860s. A building still stands at this site.
Monroe House Charles Browne was occupying this house in the early 1850s. He held it from the Earl of Glengall and the buildings were valued at £10. A house and farm are still extant at the site.
Caher Park Bence Jones writes that this house was built by Lady Margaret Charteris in the early 1860s to the design of Lanyon, Lynn and Lanyon. Valued at £45 in 1906, the house burnt down in the 1960s after being sold following the death of Lieutenant Colonel R.B. Charteris in 1961. Also known as Cahir Lodge. Photo of Caher Park
Caher House A house lived in by the Butler family when they ceased to use Caher Castle as a residence. Wilson mentions the seat of Lord Caher in the town. Located in the town square of Caher it now functions as a hotel. Leet records Lord Cahir as resident at Cahir Castle in 1814 but by 1837 Lewis writes that Cahir House was the seat of the Earl of Glengall. He held this house in fee at the time of Griffith's Valuation when it was valued at £100. Photo of Caher House
Mill View This house was the home of the Sargent family in the 19th century, inhabited by Henry Sargent in 1814 and at the time of Griffith's Valuation. It was held from the Earl of Glengall and valued at £30 in the early 1850s. This house is no longer extant.
Garnavilla A branch of the Nagle family lived at Garnavilla in the 18th century. They held it on a lease from Lord Caher. James Archer Butler was the occupant of this house in 1837 and in the early 1850s when the house was valued at £21 and held from the Earl of Glengall. A building is still extant at this location.
Ballybrada The residence of Joseph William Fennell in 1814 and 1837. In 1840 the Ordnance Survey Name Books describe "Ballybrado House" as "old and plain, the residence of William Pnnyfeather". Thomas Fennell held the house and offices and 206 acres including a Quakers' graveyard from William Pennefather at the time of Griffith's Valuation. The buildings were valued at £21. The original house as marked on the first Ordnance Survey map is not extant now. The National Inventory of Architectural Heritage website features Ballybrada House built 1879, possibly by the Denny family. Charles E. Denny was resident in 1906 when the buildings were valued at £141+. Photo of Ballybrada
Cottage (Caher) The residence of George Fennell from 1814 until at least the mid 19th century, when it was valued at £22+ and held from Mrs Rachel Haughton. A building is still located at this site.
Caherabbey House Occupied by John Fennell in 1814 and by Richard Grubb in 1837. Montgomery records that Richard Grubb built a house at Cahirabbey circa 1833. Richard Grubb held the property in fee at the time of Griffith's Valuation when the buildings were valued at £70. He also had a flour mill closeby valued at £200. In 1894 Slater notes it as the seat of Rev. George Grubb. This house continues to be a family home. In 2013 it was offered for sale. Photo of Caherabbey House
Caherabbey House Upper Joshua Fennell occupied a house known as Caher-abbey-villa in 1814 and in the early 1850s Joshua Fennell (Joseph) was occupying a house in Caherabbey Upper, valued at £29 and held from Ponsonby Barker.
Alta Villa The home of a branch of the Going family for much of the 19th century. Charles Going was resident in 1814, William Going in 1837. The Ordnance Survey Name Books describe it as "of modern structure in good repair" in 1840. William Going was also the occupier at the time of Griffith's Valuation when the house was valued at £22+ and his flour mill at £66. The property was held from the representatives of Dunbar Barton. Alexander Going of Alta Villa owned 313 acres in county Tipperary in the 1870s. Sir T. Warren lived at Alta Villa, Cahir in the mid 20th century. Alta Villa is still extant and occupied. Photo of Alta Villa
Rochestown Rochestown came into the possession of the Barton family through the marriage in 1798 of Dunbar Barton and Elizabeth Riall. In 1837 Lewis describes Rochestown as the seat [of their son] S. Barton. Samuel Barton was resident in the early 1850s holding the house valued at £37 from a member of the Beamish family. The National Inventory of Architectural Heritage records the remodelling of the house in 1867 by the Wise family, the design by Sir Thomas Newman Deane. The house was valued at £55 in 1906 and occupied by Francis H. Wise. Damaged by fire in 1918 and completely destroyed by fire in February 1923. Photo of Rochestown
Keylong In 1786 Wilson refers to this house as the seat of Mr. Butler. Key-long was the residence of Richard Butler in 1814 and in the early 1850s Richard Carew was the occupier, holding the house valued at £12 from Thomas Going. This house is still a family residence. Photo of Keylong
Swiss Cottage A thatched house built in a wooded area early in the 19th century and "probably designed by John Nash" (Bence Jones p.53). In the mid 19th century it was valued at £9 and held by the Earl of Glengall in fee. A lithograph of this building is included in the Glengall sale rental of November 1853 and the Burmester, Law and Sadlier sale rental of November 1857. Now in use as a heritage centre. Photo of Swiss Cottage
Killemly Lodge In 1837 the proprietor of Killemly Hall was H. Hughes but it was occupied by L. Clutterbuck. The Ordnance Survey Name Books also note it as his residence in 1840. The house was vacant in the early 1850s, valued at £9.15 shillings and held by Thomas Going from Mrs Catherine Sarsfield. There was a small corn mill nearby. A house is still extant at this location.
Loughlohery In 1786 Wilson refers to "Loughlokery" as the seat of Mr. Dogherty. The residence of William Quin from at least 1814 and held by him in fee in the early 1850s when the house was valued at £33. The Quinns were still resident at Loughloher in the 1870s. A house is still extant at the site.
Corrabella In 1840 the Ordnance Survey Name Books describe this house as "a very good building in bad repair, the residence of Miss Ann Mulcahy". It was leased to William Mulcahy by the Glengall estate and occupied by him in the mid 19th century when it was valued at £18+. A lithograph of this building is included in the sale rental of November 1853. The Mulcahys were still resident in the 1950s. This three storey house still functions as a residence. Photo of Corrabella
Greenmount (Molough) Originally the home of a branch of the Greene family of Kilmanahan. Occupied by Robert Prendergast in 1814. In 1841 the Ordnance Survey Name Books refer to it as the residence of Richard Butler Hamilton Low. It was leased by Southwell Mulcahy at the time of Griffith's Valuation, when the house was valued at £24 and held from the Reverend William Pennefather. Marked on the first Ordnance Survey map as Greenmount, this house is now known as Kenilworth House. Photo of Greenmount (Molough)
Burgesland House In 1841 the Ordnance Survey Name Books refer to Burgesland House as "a gentleman's place, the residence of Thomas Mulcahy". The house was valued at £16+ in the mid 19th century. It was occupied by Thomas Mulcahy and held from Edward Pennefather. Some ruined buildings are extant at the site.
Lacken In 1840 the Ordnance Survey Name Books noted Lacken as the residence of "Pendergrass", a house in very good repair. John Mulcahy occupied the house valued at £15+ at Lacken in the mid 19th century. He held the property from William Ryan. This house is no longer lived in. Photo of Lacken
Neddans In 1840 the Ordnance Survey Name Books note "Neddins" as the residence of Mr. Mulcahy, "a very neat house in excellent repair". At the time of Griffith's Valuation Francis Mulcahy occupied a house at Neddans valued at £21 and held from the Earl of Glengall. A farming enterprise is still located at this site.
Carrigataha The home of W.J. Fennel in 1837 and in 1840. The Ordnance Survey Name Books describe it as "very pleasantly situated and in good repair". It was occupied by Thomas Fennell in the early 1850s. Thomas held the property from a member of the McCarthy family and the buildings were valued at £15. Buildings are still located at this site.
Garryroan House Robert Fennell occupied this house in 1814 and Joseph R. Fennell at the time of Griffith's Valuation, when the buildings were valued at £14 and held from Lord Waterpark. This was still a Fennell home in the 1870s and continues to be a family residence. In 2012 it was offered for sale. Photo of Garryroan House
Scart The residence of Robert Croker in 1814 and of Henry Rice in 1837. The Ordnance Survey Name Books refer to it as his residence in 1840, "pleasantly situated on rising ground and in good repair". In the early 1850s Rice held the property from John Bagwell and the buildings were valued at £12+. Henry Rice may have been a son-in-law of Robert Croker. see http://members.iinet.net.au/~nickred/croker_research/The_Irish_CROKER.pdf A building is still located at this site.
Millgrove House Thomas Jackson occupied this house in 1814 and William Walpole in the 1850s. Walpole held the property from Lord Waterpark and the house, office and corn mill were valued at £38. This house has recently been renovated. Photo of Millgrove House
Tincurry House Abraham Jackson was residing at Tincurry in 1814. The Ordnance Survey Name Books refer to Tincurry as the residence of Stephen Moore in 1840. The building appears to have been in use as a workhouse at the time of Griffith's Valuation. In 1906 Wiliam Jackson Pigott was resident at Tincurry in a house valued at £23+. The National Inventory of Architectural Heritage states that the present house was built in 1932 on the same site as the original house which was blown up by British Forces in 1921. Photo of Tincurry House
Anner Castle Marked on the first Ordnance Survey map as Ballina House, this residence of the Reverend Nicholas Manderville was valued at £46+ and held by him in fee in the early 1850s. Bence Jones writes that Anner Castle was built in the 1860s "incorporating the old square castle of the Manderville family which had up till then been known as Ballinahy". It was destroyed by fire in 1926 and only the front portion was rebuilt. The Mandervilles were still resident in the 20th century. This property was sold in 2013. Photo of Anner Castle
Coole A house with a gatelodge marked on the first Ordnance Survey map and located just north of Knocklofty. Occupied by Thomas Morrissey in the mid 19th century, held from the Earl of Donoughmore and valued at £16+. A building is still extant at this location.
Marlfield Built by Colonel John Bagwell MP in the late 18th century in the Palladian style. It was the seat of the Bagwell family of Clonmel in the 19th and 20th centuries, held from the Moores of Barne and valued at almost £83 in the early 1850s. The central part of the house was burnt in 1923 and rebuilt in 1925 and is now in use as an apartment complex. Photo of Marlfield
New Abbey In 1786 Wilson refers to New-Abbey as the seat of Moore Cootee. He notes that the house was close to "the great flour mills built by the late Stephen Moore". New-Abbey was occupied by Henry Moore in the mid 19th century and held from Stephen Moore, the buildings were valued at £11.16 shillings.
Salisbury Stephen Moore is recorded as resident here in 1814 and T. Sadlier in 1837. The christian name of the mother of Stephen Moore was Salisbury. By the time of Griffith's Valuation John Bagwell held the house in fee. It was valued at £18+. Percy Gough of Salisbury, Clonmel, owned 724 acres in King's County in the 1870s. Slater refers to "Inislonagh House" as the seat of Lt-Gen. Sir Charles J. Gough in 1894. Bence Jones writes that this house was leased to J.W. Cleeve in the early 20th century and from the late 1920s to Sir David O'Brien 6th Baronet. Photo of Salisbury
Oaklands William Ryal was living at Oakland, Clonmel, in 1814 and Mr Bagwell in 1837. Colonel Phipps was resident at the time of Griffith's Valuation, holding the house valued at £49.10 shillings from John Bagwell. Still occupied as a residence. Photo of Oaklands
Woodrooff The seat of the Perry family in the 18th and 19th centuries, Samuel Perry was resident in 1814 and William Perry in 1837 and at the time of Griffith's Valuation, when the buildings were valued at £66+. Samuel Perry was resident in 1906. Bence Jones writes that this house is now mostly demolished.
Haywood A house situated on the northern outskirts of the town of Clonmel, the home of Charles Riall in the first half of the 19th century. It appears to straddle the parish border between Rathronan and St Mary's Clonmel. The residence of John Riall in the 1870s. The site is now occupied by a shed.
Anner Ville Anner Ville was the home of Pierce A. Butler in 1814 but by 1837 was in Riall possession. The Ordnance Survey Name Books describe it as "handsomely situated, having a garden, orchard and ornamental ground attached". At the time of Griffith's Valuation Samuel Riall held the house valued at £23.14 shillings from Barclay Clibburn junior. Anner Ville continued to be a Riall residence in the 1870s and is still a fine home. Photo of Anner Ville
Redmondstown In 1814 Redmondstown was the residence of J. Parson Ducket and in 1837 of a member of the Quinn family. In the early 1850s R.G. Fitzgerald was the occupier, holding the house valued at £16.15 shillings from the Earl of Glengall. This house is still extant and is located in a wooded area. Thomas Albert Quin of Redmondstown owned 612 acres in the 1870s.
Silver Spring House This building was originally a charter school. By the mid 19th century it was occupied by Charles Bianconi, valued at £16 and held from Mrs Putland and Sir Charles Hulse. Mrs Anne Moore lived here in the 1870s. It is no longer in use. Photo of Silver Spring House
E.T.M. Ville E.T.M. Ville, Clonmel was occupied by E.T.M. Butler [Edmond Theobald Mandeville Butler] in 1814 and by his widow Mrs Eliza Butler in the mid 19th century. The house was then valued at £13 and held from the Putland/Hulse estate. Some buildings remain at the site.
Anner Park In 1837 Lewis records the extensive flour mills and residence of Barclay Clibborn in the parish of Kilgrant. In 1840 the Ordnance Survey Name Books describe the townland of Twomilebridge as " a demesne, consisting of planted ornamental ground, gardens and orchard". In the mid 19th century Barclay Clibburn occupied a house valued at £22 and held from the Putland/Hulse estate. Joseph Clibburn of Two mile bridge owned 20 acres in the 1870s. William Clibborne was resident in 1906 when the house was valued at £30+. This house is still occupied and well maintained. Photo of Anner Park
Ballyvaughan The Bushell family were located at Ballyvaughan from the 18th century. The will of Edward Bushell of Ballyvaughan dated 30 July 1778 names his six sons. At the time of Griffith's Valuation Samuel Bushell held buildings valued at almost £13 from John Lindsey. http://www.igp-web.com/IGPArchives/ire/tipperary/wills/bushell01.txt
Kilheffernan/Cottage Thomas Ryan was the proprietor of Cottage, Clonmel, in 1814 and Lewis records T. Ryan of Cottage, parish of Killaloan. At the time of Griffith's Valuation Patrick Fennelly held the house valued at £10.13 shillings from Thomas Ryan. Altered over the years this house is still in use as a residence. Photo of Kilheffernan/Cottage
Newtown Anner The seat of the Osborne family, held by R.B. Osborne MP in fee in the mid 19th century when the buildings were valued at £56+. Inherited by 12th Duke of St Albans, grandson of R.B. Osborne. Occupied by the Duchess of St Albans in 1906 and still in this family's possession in the early 1940s. The Irish Tourist Association survey states that the Osbornes bought the property from Clonmel Corporation in 1774. The National Inventory of Architectural Heritage dates this house 1829. It continues to be in use as a residence. Photo of Newtown Anner
Ballingarrane Ballingarrane was originally leased and then purchased in the late 18th century by Solomon Watson, banker of Clonmel. He built Summerville House which later became known as Ballingarrane. W. H. Bradshaw occupied the house in 1837 and John Mulcahy in the mid 19th century when the buildings were valued at £25+ and held from Solomon Watson. The Watsons occupied the house again in the second half of the 19th century and family members were still resident in the late 20th century. Photo of Ballingarrane
Glenconnor This house also know as Larchfield was built by Solomon Watson at the end of the 18th century as a dower house for Summerville (Bence Jones). Leet records Larchfield as unoccupied in 1814. J. Bagwell was resident at Glenconnor in 1837 and Pierce Gough in the early 1850s when the house was valued at £23.10 shillings. Alderman William Byrne of Clonmel was resident here in the 1870s. Additions were made to the house in the 1880s and it was owned by a Colonel George Elliot in the early 20th century who sold it in 1938 to H.J.Cleeve. Photo of Glenconnor
Barn The seat of the Moore family in the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. In 1786 Wilson refers to it as the seat of Thomas Moore In 1840 the Ordnance Survey Letter Books note that it had "a garden nursery and ornamental ground". It was held by Stephen Moore in fee in the mid 19th century and valued at £49+. Randal K. Moore was resident in 1906 and Mr and Mrs Murray Moore in the early 1940s when the house contained a very fine library and antique art collection. Barn is still extant. Photo of Barn
Knockeevan/Darling Hill William Pennefather (died 1819) of Knockeevan was the second son of Richard Pennefather of New Park. Knockeevan became the home of his eldest son, Richard, Baron of the Exchequer, Ireland, who employed William Tinsley as architect in the mid 1820s. The house was originally known as Darling Hill and it belonged to the Carleton family in the 18th century. Wilson refers to it as the seat of Mr. Carleton in 1786. Oliver Carleton sold it to the Pennefathers in 1782. The house was held by the Honourable Baron Pennefather in fee at the time of Griffith's Valuation when it was valued at £54+. It later passed into the possession of Lady Emily Hankey, daughter-in-law of Baron Pennefather and then to the Stanhope family. Sold by the Stanhopes in the late 19th century or early 20th century. This house no longer exists. see http://www.dia.ie/architects/view/5338#tab_works concerning the architect. Photo of Knockeevan/Darling Hill
Orchardstown The home of the Hamerton family in the 19th century, occupied by John Hamerton in 1814. Mathew Hamerton was the occupier in the early 1850s holding the house from Major William M. Hamerton. The buildings were valued at £18+.
Rathronan House A property granted to John Walsh in 1679. Lewis describes this house as the "elegant residence of Major General Sir Hugh Gough". Viscount Gough was still resident in the mid 19th century when the buildings were valued at £47+ and held from Major William M. Hamerton. This property was in the possession of the Whalley family in the late 19th century. A house is still extant at the site.
Melview A house on the outskirts of Clonmel, occupied by Robert Malcomson in the mid 19th century, held from John Bagwell and valued at £52. This building now functions as a nursing home. Photo of Melview
Powerstown The residence of George Green in 1814 and in the early 1850s when the buildings were valued at £26+ and held from Mrs Putland and Sir Charles Hulse. This house no longer exists.
Ballyboe A house valued at £17+ in the mid 19th century when it was occupied by James O'Donnell and held from Lord Lismore. This house is still a family residence. Photo of Ballyboe
Rathduff A house occupied by Thomas Kennedy and held from the Reverend John W. Hackett and partners in the mid 19th century when the buildings were valued at £16.15 shillings.
Bird Hill A house located on the outskirts of Clonmel town was the residence of a member of the Taylor family in 1837. At the time of Griffith's Valuation this house valued at £10.12 shillings was occupied by Margaret Cantwell and held from Stephen Moore with 7 acres of land. This house is still in use as a residence.
Ardfinnan Castle A building that has been added too and altered since the 15th century. Occupied by James Prendergast at the the time of Griffith's Valuation, held from the Ecclesiastical Commissioners and valued at £13. In 1894 Slater notes it as a residence of Mrs. Prendergast. Still in use as a residence. Photo of Ardfinnan Castle
Knockanglass This house was the home of James Riall in the early 1850, who held the property from K.Pennefather. The buildings were valued at £18.15 shillings. The National Inventory of Architectural Heritage states that this house was associated with the Langley family and was sold to the O'Dwyers in 1912. It was occupied by Adelaide Langley in 1906. It still functions as a residence. Photo of Knockanglass
Moglass House Moglass valued at £11 was held by John Riall from George Riall at the time of Griffith's Valuation. It is described as "in ruins" on the 25-inch Ordnance Survey map of the 1890s.
Clonacody The residence of John Hunt in 1814 but the Kelletts were resident by 1837. The Ordnance Survey Name Books refer to Clonacody as the seat of John D. Kellett. James Sadlier was the occupier in 1850 holding the house valued at £28+ from John Kellett. The sale rental of 1856 records James Sadlier as tenant under the Court of Chancery in a case Massey v Kellett. The Kellett family continued to live at Clonacody until the mid 20th century and the house is still extant. Photo of Clonacody
Rockwell Wilson refers to Rockwell as the seat of Andrew Roe in 1786. In 1814 and 1837 John Rowe/Roe was living at Rockwell. By the time of Griffith's Valuation John Bushe was the occupant, holding the property from the Court of Chancery. The buildings were valued at £40.16 shillings. John Bushe was the resident in May 1856 when the estate was advertised for sale. The buildings were altered and added too in 1865 after the arrival of the Holy Ghost Fathers who started a school. This school still operates as one of Ireland's well known boarding school. http://www.rockwellcollege.ie/missionstatement.html Photo of Rockwell
Silverfort Silverfort was the home of a branch of the Scully family throughout the 19th century. Jeremiah Scully was resident in 1814, in 1837 and in the early 1850s when he held the house valued at £18.10 shillings from George Carlton. Jerome J. Scully was tenant in November 1857 and still resident in the mid 1870s. This house is still in use as a country home. Photo of Silverfort
Dually William Scully, fourth son of Roger Scully of Kilfeacle and Dualla, county Tipperary, was living at Dually in the late 18th century. John Scully was resident at Dually in 1837. In 1811 John had married Catherine Moore sister of the poet Thomas Moore. Roger Scully was the occupier in the early 1850s. He held the property from Oliver Latham and the buildings were valued at £24.14 shillings. This house is now run as a Bed and Breakfast guesthouse by the Power family. http://www.duallahouse.com/ Photo of Dually
New Park A mid 18th century house built by the Pennefather family and occupied by them until sold to the Davies family after the Famine (Bence Jones). In the mid 19th century the house was valued at almost £49 and held in fee by Captain M. Pennefather. It was advertised for sale by the Pennefathers in June 1852 and bought by the Davies who sold it to the McCans in 1864. Joseph McCann was resident in 1906. Now known as Ballyowen House and still in use as a country house. Photo of New Park
Rathclogh Cottage A small residence when marked on the first Ordnance Survey map. Occupied by Charles Minchin in 1850, valued at £13+ and held from John Millett.
Boytonrath T. O'Meagher was the proprietor of Boytonrath in 1814. The Ordnance Survey Name Books refer to Richard Anderson as the occupant in 1840. In the early 1850s Henry Andrews was the occupier holding the property from the representatives of William Roe. The buildings were valued at £12+. A house and farm are still extant at the site.
Belle Vue Belle Vue house situated in Belle Vue Park in the townland of Boytonrath was occupied by Andrew Roe in 1814 and by George Roe in 1850. The buildings were valued at £9.15 shillings. The house has been altered over the years and is still the centre of a working farm. Photo of Belle Vue
Mayfield House A Price home, occupied by Thomas Price in the mid 19th century and held from William Price, it was valued at £14+. Still extant and occupied. Photo of Mayfield House
Coleraine The seat of the Price family occupied by William Price in the mid 19th century and held by him in fee. The buildings were valued at £31.15 shillings. Thomas Price was resident in 1906. This house is still extant and occupied.
Meldrum The Sall family were located at Meldrum in the early 17th century and through marriage the property passed to the Latham family who were resident in the 1780s. . A mainly 18th century house built onto part of a 17th century house Meldrum was a Lloyd residence in the 19th century. It was the home of Richard Lloyd in 1814 and of the Reverend Richard Lloyd in 1837 and at the time of Griffith's Valuation, when it was valued at £26+ and held from Oliver Latham. The Lethams were resident in the 1770s. In 1894 Slater notes it as the seat of David Tennant. A house and large farm now occupy the site. Photo of Meldrum
Bannixtown A Clutterbuck home from at least the 1770s, Richard Clutterbuck was resident at Bannixtown in 1814. On the first Ordnance Survey map circa 1838 Bannixtown house is recorded as "in ruins". In 1840, though, the Ordnance Survey Name Books mention Bannixtown as a large farmhouse. The 25-inch map shows a building labelled "Bannixtown House" at the same site. A house valued at £19 was occupied by John Shea at Bannixtown in the early 1850s and held from the representatives of Thomas Clutterbuck. John Shea of Bannixtown owned 254 acres in the 1870s.
Grove A mid 18th century house which was altered in the 1830s. Grove was the seat of the Barton family, mentioned by Wilson as the seat of William Barton in 1786. It was occupied in 1814 by Thomas Barton and by William Barton in 1837. The Ordnance Survey Name Books describe it as "a very large dwelling house with extensive offices" in 1840. At the time of Griffith's Valuation, William Barton held Grove in fee and it was valued at £69. Grove remained in the possession of the Barton family until the mid 20th century when it passed to the Ponsonby family. This house is still extant and occupied. Photo of Grove
Hamilton Abbey Hamilton Abbey is described in the sale rental of 4 June 1850 as "old fashioned" but "a most romantic and elegant residence". It contained a "fine cellarage, servants apartments and offices, large sized hall, breakfast parlour, dining rooom and drawing room, ten bed chambers, dairy, pantries, etc." and was in the possession of W.H. Latham. It was valued in Griffith's Valuation at £15.3 shillings. This property appears to have originally belonged to Hamilton Lowe. The ''Limerick General Advertiser'' of 16 May 1820 records the giving of the nearby Augustinian Abbey at Fethard to the Reverend Thomas Condon, Prior, by Mrs Hamilton Lowe and W. Latham. Photo of Hamilton Abbey
Ballinamona Ballinamona was the home of the Murphy family in the 19th century, occupied by William Murphy in 1814 and in 1850. The buildings were valued at £21.15 shillings and held in fee. Edmund William Murphy was resident in 1906. Photo of Ballinamona
Deerpark This house valued at £34.12 shillings was occupied by John Hare and held from the representatives of - Wyse in the mid 19th century. The National Inventory of Architectural Heritage survey indicates it was built around 1850. It is still extant. Photo of Deerpark
Lowesgreen Lowesgreen was the home of Richard Butler Hamilton Lowe in the 1780s. By 1814 Benjamin Bradshaw was resident here and Mrs Hannah Carey was occupying the house in the mid 19th century when it was valued at £16+ and held from Robert [Richard] B. Lowe. The Newenham sale rental of 1865 records Solomon Watson as tenant and representative of Hamilton Lowe who had been granted a lease for lives renewable for ever from John Newenham in 1753. A house is still extant at this site.
Kiltinan Kiltinane Castle was the seat of the Cooke family in the 18th and 19th centuries. Lewis describes the castle as the seat of R. Cooke, it "consists of an ancient circular tower .... and a residence erected on the old site by the late E. Cooke". In the mid 19th century the buildings were valued at £38+ and held by Robert Cooke in fee. Noted by Slater in 1894 as the seat of Robert Cooke. Sold by the Cookes in the 1920s to Mrs le Terrier, Kiltinan Castle now belongs to Andrew Lloyd Webber. Photo of Kiltinan
Westgrove Arthur Riall was residing at Westgrove in 1837 and in 1850 when the house was valued at £23+ and held from Robert Maunsell. This house is still in use as a residence. Photo of Westgrove
Donegal John O'Halloran occupied Donegal House in the mid 19th century which he held from Arthur Riall. The buildings were valued at £12.18 shillings. This house no longer exists but a farm complex is still located at the site.
Loughkent Nicholas Dogherty is recorded as the occupier of Loughkent House in 1814 and in 1850, when he held the house valued at £12.18 shillings from Arthur Riall. It is no longer extant.
Garranlea A Keating home from the 18th century, occupied by Leonard Keating in the first half of the 19th century. In 1800 Leonard Keating married Lucinda Scully of Kilfeacle. Their son, Robert, was Member of Parliament for county Waterford in the late 1840s. In 1850 he held the property from the Earl of Clonmel and the buildings were valued at £34+. This house no longer exists.
Marlhill Edward O'Meagher was the occupier of Marlhill in 1814. The Ordnance Survey Name Books mention Marlhill as the residence of J. O'Meaghar in 1840. Thadeus O'Meagher was the occupier in 1850. Thadeus held the house and 120 acres from Stephen O'Meagher and the buildings were valued at £22+. Buildings still exist at this site.
Woodinstown Woodinstown was the home of a branch of the Carew family in the 18th and 19th centuries. Robert Carew was resident in the first half of the 19th century, holding the property in fee at the time of Griffith's Valuation when the buildings were valued at £16. This house is no longer extant.
Mobarnan Mobarnan was the seat of the Jacob family in the 18th and 19th centuries. Occupied by Samuel Jacob in 1814, M. Jacob in 1837 and by Samuel Jacob at the time of Griffith's Valuation. He held the property in fee and the buildings were valued at £37+. Later the home of the Tennant family. This house was enlarged in the early 19th century and is still in use as a residence. In the 1970s it was owned by Major Marcus William Keane, formerly of Beech Park, and his wife, Anne R. Armitage of Noan, Co Tipperary. Photo of Mobarnan
Peppardstown The home of members of the Henderson family in 1814 and in 1850 when Samuel Henderson held a house valued at £10.14 shillings from Matthew Jacob at Peppardstown. In the mid 1870s Jerome James Guiry was living at Peppardstown, Fethard and the Guiry family were still resident in the early 21st century. The National Inventory of Architectural Heritage dates the present Peppardstown house from circa 1870. Beatrice P. Saunders was occupying the mansion house at Peppardstown in 1906. Photo of Peppardstown
Beechmount John Godfrey was the occupant of Beechmount, Fethard, in 1814 but by 1837 T. G. [Thomas Godfrey] Phillips was resident. He held the property from the Massys and in the early 1850s the buildings were valued at £18.12 shillings. The representatives of Samuel Phillips were still resident here in the 1870s. The house is still a residence. Photo of Beechmount
Garraun In the early 1850 John O'Meagher occupied a steward's house at Garraun which he held from - Stratford. The buildings were valued at £12+. A farming enterprise is still located at this site.
Maginstown A house valued at £13+ in the townland of Maginstown was occupied by James O'Donnell at the time of Griffith's Valuation and held from William Fennell. Buildings are still located at this site.
Annesgift This house was the home of the Glenstanes. In 1814 Anne Glenstanes daughter of John Jacob Glenstanes married Wray Palliser and the house passed into Palliser ownership. Annesgift was occupied by George Ponsonby in 1814, by Major Gough in 1837 and by Colonel W. Palliser and George Ponsonby at the time of Griffith's Valuation. They held the property in fee and the buildings were valued at £32+. This house was occupied by the Hughes family in the first half of the 20th century and is now converted into apartments. Photo of Annesgift
Ardsallagh The home of George Gough in the first half of the 19th century. It is described in the Ordnance Survey Name Books in 1840 as "a gentleman's residence with garden's attached and surrounded with ornamental grounds". It was valued at £37.12 shillings in 1850 and held from George Fennel. In the 1870s Colonel George Frend of Ardsullagh owned 100 acres in county Tipperary. Still in use as a country house. Photo of Ardsallagh
Coolmore The seat of the Sankey family in the 18th and 19th centuries, Coolmore was recorded by Wilson as the seat of Mr. Sankey in 1786. It was occupied by John Butler in 1814, by Matthew Villiers Sankey in 1837 and by Jacob Sankey in 1850. He held the property in fee and the buildings were valued at £37.15 shillings. In the second half of the 20th century Coolmore became a world famous stud for the breeding of race horses. The stud was set up in the late 1960s by Tim Vigors and continued by Vincent O'Brien, Robert Sangster and John Magnier. Photo of Coolmore
Derryluskan The Pallisers were resident at Derryluskan from at least the mid 18th century. John Palliser was the proprietor in 1814 and Mrs Palliser in 1837. Their son Colonel Wray Palliser was the occupant at the time of Griffith's Valuation. He held the property from Colonel Gore and the buildings were valued at £45.17 shillings and held with a demesne of 682 acres. The Pallisers were still residing at Derryluskan in the 1870s. The house has been greatly reduced in size but still functions as a residence. Photo of Derryluskan
Rathcool Blake Esq was resident at Racool in the 1770s. In 1840 the Ordnance Survey Name Books describe Rathcool as "a castle apparently inhabited. There is another dwelling house attached with a garden". In the mid 19th century Rathcool Castle was occupied by Charles Blackmore and held from the representatives of L. Clutterbuck. The buildings were valued at £16.13 shillings. Charles Blackmore was still residing at Rathcool in the 1870s when he is recorded as the owner of one acre in county Tipperary. Rathcool is still in use as a house. Photo of Rathcool
Rocklow Taylor and Skinner records Rocklowe as the residence of Lowe Esq in the 1770s. Rocklow was the home of Benjamin Frend and his wife, Eliza Gough, in the first half of the 19th century. Benjamin was resident there from at least 1814 to the 1850s. Griffith's Valuation records that it was held from Hugh Barton and was valued at £37+ in the early 1850s. This house later belonged to the Massys and is still in use as a residence. In 2022 it was offered for sale. Photo of Rocklow
Castlelake Cottage Major M. Lidwell was resident at Castlelake, Cashel, in 1814. In 1837 Lewis records a distillery and the neat residence of Thomas Mathew. The Ordnance Survey Name Books refer to it as being occupied by Mathew Gilbert in 1840. These buildings appear to be in the possession of the Poor Law Commissioners at the time of Griffith's Valuation, valued at £40+ and held from General Hall. The buildings no longer exist. [In 1786 Wilson may be referring to this property when he note a seat of Mr. Burke at Castlelake].
Rock View Rock View, Cashel, was occupied by John Lane in 1814, by Sam Cooper in 1837 and by Mrs Margaret Matthews in the early 1850s. The buildings were valued at £18.16 shillings and held from General Hall. This house, located close to the road between Golden and Cashel, is still occupied. Photo of Rock View
Racecourse Hall Lewis records Avary Jordan as the proprietor of Race-Course Lodge in 1837. The house was valued at £35 in the mid 19th century, occupied by Avary Jordan and held from the Cashel Commissioners. Mrs Jordan of Racecourse owned 3 acres in the 1870s. This house, located just south of the town of Cashel, still survives as a fine country residence. Photo of Racecourse Hall
Tullamain Castle Tullamaine Castle was the home of John Power, father of the 1st Sir John Power, Baronet. Leet records J.D. Scully as resident at Tullaghmain-castle, Fethard, in 1814. This was James Scully (1779-1853), fourth son of Jeremiah Scully of Silverfort. By 1837 Lewis records John Maher as resident though the Ordnance Survey Name Books in 1840 refer to the proprietor as a Mr. Walsh. By the time of Griffith's Valuation Maher is recorded as holding the property in fee. The buildings were valued at £44.16s. By the mid 1870s Tullamaine Castle belonged to Henry Maynard Harding who advertised it for sale in July 1880. Slater still refers to it as his property in 1894. Dr M.J. Barry was resident at Tullamain in 1906. The castle was burnt in the early 1920s but rebuilt and is still a country residence. In the early 1940s C. A. Vigours was resident. Photo of Tullamain Castle
Glenabbey House Leased from Richard Carey by Garrett R. Carey at the time of Griffith's Valuation, when it was valued at almost £8.
Kilnamack In 1849, the representatives of John Greene were leasing this property to Edward Butler when it was valued at £12 11s. Both Wilson and Taylor and Skinner had also recorded it as a residence of the Greene family in the 1780s. It is still extant and in 2013 was offered for sale. Photo of Kilnamack
Ballydrehid In 1786 Wilson refers to Ballydrehid as a seat of Viscount Lismore, "pleasantly situated on rising ground". The home of Robert Keating in 1814 and of Robert Doherty in the early 1850s. Doherty held the property from Viscount Lismore and the house was valued at £17. This house is still extant and occupied. Photo of Ballydrehid
Kilmoyler A late 18th century house, the seat of the O'Meagher family, occupied by Dennis O'Meagher in 1814 and 1837 and by Stephen O'Meagher at the time of Griffith's Valuatiton. He held the property in fee and the buildings were valued at £40. In 1865 this property was advertised for sale by the Prestons. The rental records that the house was held on a lease dated 1860 from William O'Meagher to Standish Butler who was resident at the time. In 1786 Wilson had recorded "the castle and house at Kilmoyler, the ancient seat of Colonel Butler". Still extant and occupied. Photo of Kilmoyler
Ballycarron The Butlers are described as "of Ballycarron" from the early 18th century. Ballycarron was the residence of Thomas Butler in the 19th century, held from Michael Gavin in the 1850s when the buildings were valued at £36. ''Burke's Irish Family Records'' states that the proceeds of the sale of the Ballycarron estate and the house itself were bequeathed "to the Church". This building is now divided into residential apartments.
Suirville This house was the home of Peter Smithwick in the early 19th century. Suirville was held by Richard Butler from Michael Gavin at the time of Griffith's Valuation and the house, valued at £10, was occupied by Miss Alice O'Connor. The sale rental of 1873 shows William Roche as tenant, trustee for Mr Butler. The Irish Tourist Association Survey records Suirville as the birthplace of Sir William Butler in 1838. The house was a ruin in the early 1940s.
Ballyslatteen Richard Butler, a younger brother of Thomas Butler of Ballycarron, was resident at Ballyslatteen in 1837 and at the time of Griffith's Valuation. He held the property from the Honourable John Massey and the buildings were valued at £20. Included in the sale of the Earl of Portarlington's estates in June 1856. A building is still located at this site.
Suir Castle House Suir Castle was the home of a branch of the Massy family in the latter part of the 18th century. Two buildings are marked on the first edition Ordnance Survey map Suir Castle and Suir Castle House. The Inventory of National Architectural Heritage dates the house from circa 1820. Suir Castle [Grid Ref. S004 352] was occupied by Joseph Robbins in 1814 and in 1837. In the mid 19th century Suir Castle House was held by Francis Massey in fee and the buildings were valued at £21. The Massys were still resident in the 1870s. Occupied in the 20th century by Major Harold O'Malley. For sale in 2003. Photo of Suir Castle House
Hymenstown This house was the home of the Robbins family in the 18th and 19th centuries. Occupied by George Robbins in 1814 and by R. Scully in 1837. Michael Cleary was resident at the time of Griffith's Valuation holding the property from Nathaniel E. Robbins, when the buildings were valued at £20. Included in the sale of the Earl of Portarlington's estates in June 1856. John Graham was living at Hymenstown in the 1870s. This house is still extant. Photo of Hymenstown
Athassel James Scully was occupying this house at the time of Griffith's Valuation. He held it from Richard Creagh and the buildings were valued at £30. This house is still a residence. Photo of Athassel
Ardpaddin Mary Mulcahy was leasing this property from the Earl of Stradbroke's estate in 1850, when it was valued at £10. A substantial farm is still extant at the site.
Toureen The first edition Ordnance Survey map marks Toureen House, later maps show a house located a short distance to the south west. Leet and Lewis records Denis O'Meagher as resident at Toureen. This may be the dairy house and offices recorded in Griffith's Valuation and valued at £3.5 shillings held by Stephen O'Meagher in fee. The 25-inch map of the 1890s indicates Tooreen House and a house and substantial farm are still extant at this site.
Whitesfort At the time of Griffith's Valuation John Norris was leasing this property from the Stradbroke estate when it was valued at £11. Referring to the 1770s Sadleir notes "John White, of Whitefort" who was married to a daughter of Ambrose Lane. It is not named on the 1st edition Ordnance survey map though buildings and a walled garden are visible. The ruins of some buildings remain.
Suir Mount The representatives of James Fitzpatrick were leasing this property to John Egan in 1850 when it was valued at £13 11s. The house was included in the sale of the estate in May 1850 when it was described as " a good substantial dwelling house".
Ballydonagh House Described as a steward's house at the time of Griffith's Valuation, when it was held in fee by Maria Fitzpatrick and valued at £13 9s. Labelled Ballydonagh House on the 25-inch edition of the Ordnance Survey in the 1890s.
Kilmanahan Castle Robert Sparrow was leasing this property from the Greene estate in 1850 when it was valued at over £72. It was offered for sale as part of William Greene's estate in July and December 1852. The sale notice includes a lithograph of the castle. It was bought by Alexander Glasgow who sold it on to the Earl of Donoughmore in 1855. Earlier, in 1786, Wilson notes it as the seat of Mr. Greene. In 1837, Lewis refers to it as the seat of Lt. Col. Nuttall Greene. Hussey records Thomas Wright Watson of Kilmanahan Castle in the mid 1870s. In 1906 it was part of th Donoughmore estate and valued at £45. It is still extant. Photo of Kilmanahan Castle
Toureen Wood House This house located on the northern fringe of Toureen wood was the home of Philip Maguire in the second half of the 19th century. The site of this house is located near a building marked on the first edition Ordnance Survey map as Maguire's Castle. The sale rental of 1875 refers to a new and comfortable dwelling house on the lands of Toureen, containing 2 good reception rooms, 7 bedrooms. a large kitchen and store room, dairy and pantries. The house was in the owner's possession. A house in the townland of Toureen valued at £7.5 shillings was held in fee by Philip Maguire in the mid 19th century. Lewis records a house known as Kilmoylermore, the residence of "the late Constantine Maguire, Esq."
Clonbrogan An early 18th century house built by Solomon Watson, the residence of M. Watson in 1814. By the time of Griffith's Valuation John Murphy was the occupier holding the house from Jeremiah Scully. It was valued at £5.14 shillings. This house is still a residence. Photo of Clonbrogan
Tikincor Castle Tickincor Castle, a fortified house, is described as "in ruins" on the first edition Ordnance Survey map in 1840. Buildings at the site were valued at £7 18s at the time of Griffith's Valuation in the 1850s when they were owned by Ralph B. Osborne and leased to Thomas Prendergast. In 1777 Smith notes that Tickencore was the property of Sir William Osborne. Photo of Tikincor Castle
Ballinattin In 1786 Wilson refers to "Ballattin" as the seat of Mr. Parsons. This house valued at £17+ in the mid 19th century was occupied by Thomas Cooney and held from William Moore. A farm exists at the site and the original house is not extant.
Ballinattin House Occupied by Denis Cooney at the time of Griffith's Valuation, valued at £13+ and held from Edward B. Vise. This house is still extant and occupied.
Kilgainy In 1850 Ralph Osborne was leasing this property to Henry Pedder when it was valued at £18 5s. It is labelled Kilgainy on the 25-inch Ordnance Survey Map of the 1890s. It is no longer extant.
Lyranearla Held in fee by Henry Pedder at the time of Griffith's Valuation when it was valued at almost £10. In 1906 Helena Pedder owned the property, then valued at almost £6. [Grid Reference is approximate]
Poulboy Mill House Winifred Daniel was leasing this property from the Osborne estate at the time of Griffith's Valuation, when it was valued at £13 10s. The adjacent mill, valued at £42, was being leased by her to Patrick Corcoran at the same time. By the 1880s the mill is no longer visible.
Spring Field (Clonmel) Francis Prittie was leasing this property from the representatives of E. Labarte in 1850. It was then valued at £32 10s. It is still extant and occupied. Photo of Spring Field (Clonmel)
Merlin In 1850 Abraham Grubb held this property in fee when it was valued at £54. Merlin is still extant and occupied. Photo of Merlin
Rose Ville (Clonmel) At the time of Griffith's Valuation, Mrs. Anne Murray was leasing this property from Abraham Grubb when it ws valued at £33. The National Inventory of Architectural Heritage states that it was designed by Tinsley for the Murray family. Rose Ville has been in use as the Loreto convent since 1881. Photo of Rose Ville (Clonmel)
Ashbourne (Clonmel) In 1850 William Davis was leasing this property from Abraham Grubb when it was valued at almost £36. The National Inventory of Architectural Heritage indicates it was designed by William Tinsley for the Davis family. It is still extant and occupied. Photo of Ashbourne (Clonmel)
Fairyhill House (Clonmel) Leased by Thomas Hughes to David Franks at the time of Griffith's Valuation in 1850 when it was valued at almost £27. Fairy Hill is still extand and occupied. Photo of Fairyhill House (Clonmel)
Spa Ville Cuffe Wall was leasing this property to Mrs. Susan Vowel at the time of Griffith's Valuation, when it was valued at £15 10s. It is labelled Spaville on both the 1st edition and later 25-inch edition Ordnance Survey maps. A house still exists at the site.
Spa A Thomas Dee was leasing this property from the Bagwell estate at the time of Griffith's Valuation, when it was valued at £14.
Glenbrook At the time of Griffith's Valuation, William Smyth was leasing a house and mill complex from the Bagwell estate, then valued at almost £27. By the end of the nineteenth century the mill is no longer functioning and the house has become known as Glenbrook.
Raheen House (Clonmel) Held in fee by Mrs. Elizabeth Greer at the time of Griffith's Valuation, when it was valued at over £55. It was offered for sale in September 1878 on behalf of William Greer, described as a lunatic, by his guardians.
Little Island This house was situated on an island in the Suir River in the southern part of Clonmel town. It was the home of the Morton family in the 19th century but is no longer extant. The Reverend James Morton held the house valued at £42 from his father Samuel at the time of Griffith's Valuation.
Brittas House Built in the late 19th century by James O'Heney/Heney of Cashel and valued at £25 in 1906. Brittas House is now a stud farm belonging to Peter Magnier.
Minella This house was built by the Malcomsons in 1863, now a hotel located in county Waterford. http://www.hotelminella.ie/ Photo of Minella
Summerhill Summer-hill, Clonmel, was the residence of the Reverend George Mills (sic) in 1814. The house was valued at £15+ in the mid 19th century, occupied by Mrs Dorothea Moore and held from the representatives of the Reverend Miles. In the 1870s Dorothea Moore of Dublin owned 288 acres and Henry Moore of Summerhill, Clonmel owned 247 acres in county Tipperary. Lewis refers to the handsome residence of R. Moore in 1837. Photo of Summerhill
Milltown House In the mid 19th century Henry Briscoe was occupying a house valued at £10.19 shillings and held from Captain Richard Long. This house is still extant.
Knockkelly In the mid 19th century Richard Crane held a house valued at £12+ from William Barton in the townland of Knockkelly. This appears to be the house marked as Knockkelly house on the first edition Ordnance Survey map.
Redcity In the mid 19th century William Harney held a house valued at £11+ from Sir John Power in the townland of Redcity. Buildings are still located at this site.
Drangan In the mid 19th century Daniel Heffernan held buildings valued at £15 from the Earl of Lismore at Drangan Beg. Drangan House is marked on both the first and 25-inch edition Ordnance Survey maps. A house and large farm are now located at the site.
Athasselabbey A house occupied by William Dalton and held from Francis Green in the mid 19th century. The house was valued at £12+. It is still occupied. Photo of Athasselabbey
Cloran A house valued at £10. 11 shillings at the time of Griffith's Valuation, occupied by Miss Mary Kelly and held from the Earl of Clare with 224 acres. A building is still located at this site.
Ballyfowloo House At the time of Griffith's Valuation, James Heaney was leasing a holding of 130 acres from Lord Stanley's estate at Ballyfowloo. The 25-inch Ordnance Survey map of the later 19th century shows a house in this area labelled Ballyfowloo House.
Ballinard Castle In 1894 Slater refers to Ballinard Castle as the residence of William Tennant. At the time of Griffith's Valuation, John Lindsay owned land in the townland of Friarsgrange, parish of Coolmundry, in which Ballinard Castle is situated. It appears that, in the nineteenth century, a house was built adjoining the original tower house as, in 1840, the Ordnance Survey Name Books refer to Ballinard Castle, a gentleman's seat in the townland of Friarsgrange. Information in the Woodstock Museum, Ontario, Canada, indicates that the building was owned by the Lindsay family until 1926. The building is still extant. Photo of Ballinard Castle
Mount Judkin House In 1786 Wilson refers to the seat of Mr. Judkin, located half a mile byond Cashel on the right. At the time of Griffith's Valuation, the townland was leased by Richard Jordan to Edmund Cusack and the house was valued at almost £8. Buildings are still extant at the site.
Cappagh (Clanwilliam) In 1786 Wilson refers to Cappagh as the seat of Mr. Massey. At the time of Griffith's Valuation, this townland was the property of estate of Reverend John Massey Dawson. [Grid Reference is approximate].
Ballymorris In 1786 Wilson refers to Ballymorris as the seat of Mr. Magher. By the time of Griffith's Valuation the townland was held by Stephen O'Meagher and the buildings were valued at £1. The house appears to be gone by the time the first Ordnance Survey map was published as it is not shown there.
Cuckoo Hill In 1786 Wilson referred to a house he called "Clover-Hill", three miles from Caher, "the seat of Mr. Ryall". He may have been referring to the townland named Cuckoohill which appears on the 1st edition Ordnance Map. A house is present in this townland which is labelled Cuckoo Hill House on the 25-inch Ordnance Survey map of the 1890s. At the time of Griffith's Valuation, this property was leased to Patrick Heffernan by Abraham Riall when it was valued at over £6. A house and farm still occupy the site.
Chancellorstown House In 1786 Wilson refers to Chancellors' Town as the seat of Mr. Moore. The house and surrounding demesne are shown on the first edition Ordnance Survey map but are not marked on the 25-inch edition of the 1890s. The townland was part of the estate of Stephen Moore at the time of Griffith's Valuation, though the house was leased by the representatives of Joseph Gough to Denis Daly and was valued at £7 10s. Farm buildings occupy the site now.
Brookhill House In 1786 Wilson refers to Brookhill as the seat of Mr. Lowe. The 1st edition Ordnance Survey map shows Brookhill house, "in ruins", in Farranshea townland, parish of Peppardstown. An old manor house, also in ruins, is shown as well. The Ordnance Survey Name Books, in 1840, describe the site as "two large houses, one having its eastern end and the other, its eastern side, joining the ruins of the Old Manor House". At the time of Griffiths' Valuation, the townland was in the possession of the Hackett estate and the houses are described as "in ruins". The ruins are not shown on the later 25-inch map of the 1890s.
Knockbrack (Fethard) In 1786 Wilson mentions Knockbrack as the seat of Mr.Letham. The house at Knockbrack, close to the village of Fethard, is described as "in ruins" on the 1st edition Ordnance Survey map. By the time of Griffith's Valuation, the townland was held in fee by William Barton, when the buildings were valued at almost £3. Farm buildings occupy the site of the old house now.
Rosemount (Caher) In 1840 the Ordnance Survey Name Books refer to Rosemount as a house in good repair, the residence of Robert Franklin. He is also listed as the occupier at the time of Griffith's Valuation, leasing from the Barton estate when the buildings had a valuation of £10. Robert Franklin of Rosemount is listed in Slater's Directory of 1846. The house is no longer extant.
Lissava House In 1840 the Ordnance Survey Name Books refer to Lissava House as the residence of John Egan. He was recorded among the gentry of Caher in Slater's Directory 1846. He also the occupier in the early 1850s when he was leasing it from the Earl of Glengall's estate. The buildings were valued at £12. A house is still extant at the site.
Woodhouse (Middlethird) In 1841 the Ordnance Survey Name Books refer to Woodhouse, a gentleman's house, the proprietor being Basil Bryan. By the time of Griffith's Valuation, a property at Woodhouse was occupied by Timothy Connolly, who was leasing it from Richard Price. It was valued at £10+. Woodhouse is labelled "in ruins" on the 25-inch edition Ordnance Survey Map of the 1890s.
Hymenstown House Hymenstown House is shown on the 25-inch Ordnance Survey map of the 1890s. The National Inventory of Architectural Heritage suggests it was built sometime in the 1860s. The house on the site at the time of Griffith's Valuation was owned by Nathaniel Robbins and valued at under £2. In 1901 it appears to have been the property of Alex Going but was vacant at the time. Hymenstown House is still extant and occupied. Photo of Hymenstown House