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Curraghroe

Houses within 15km of this house

Displaying 69 houses.

Houses within 15km of Curraghroe

Displaying 69 houses.

House name Description
Aghamore House Russell B. Cameron was leasing this property from the Crofton estate at the time of Griffith's Valuation when it was valued at £12. A house is still extant though not on the original site.
Georgia At the time of Griffith's Valuation, the Forbes estate was leasing a house valued at £6 to Andrew McCloughesy at Georgia or Gorteenoran. The premises is visible on the early 20th century maps but the site is now occupied by a hotel complex.
Carrowroe Park The home of the Goff family in the 19th century. Described by Lewis as a substantial and handsome mansion of limestone with a Doric portico, the residence of R. Goff. In the 1850s occupied by the Reverend William Battersby, who held the property from the Earl of Essex. Reverend Battersby was married to Mary Maud Caulfield, a daughter of John Caulfield, Archdeacon of Kilmore. The house was valued at £65. By the 1870s the residence of John Burke and the seat of Lt-Col. Michael A. Burke in 1894. Still extant and offered for sale in 2008 (Irish Times, 5 June 2008). Photo of Carrowroe Park
Beechwood A residence of the Hughes family in the 18th century. The sale rental of 1859 states that Beechwood was for many years the residence of the late Mr Ferrall. Daniel Ferrall of Beechwood was issued with a game licence in 1822. Occupied by Daniel Irwin in the 1850s when the house was valued at £40, by the Tolers in the 1880s and by Clare M. Nolan in 1906. Norton states that the Irwin brothers were nephews of Daniel Ferrall. Beechwood is no longer extant. Photo of Beechwood
Gillstown The residence of Mr John Stafford in 1749 and of J. Hogg in 1837. Occupied by Thomas Cox in the second half of the 19th century, who held the property from John Blakeney. Valued at £5 in the 1850s. In 1906 the buildings at Gillstown were valued at £8.10s and were occupied by the representatives of Thomas Cox.
Holywell Originally a Gunning home that passed to the Blakeneys by marriage. In 1786 Wilson mentions it as the seat of Charles Blakeney. Occupied by C. W. Blakeney in 1837 and by Henry Smyth in the 1850s who held the property from John Goodall. The property is no longer extant.
Essex Lawn Built after the First Ordnance Survey on part of the estate of the Earl of Essex, this house was occupied by John Kelly in the 1850s when it was valued at £18 10s. It is still extant. Photo of Essex Lawn
Derrane House The home of the Corr family in the 19th century, Henry Corr is recorded as living at "Durham" in 1814. Henry "Gorr" was residing in a property here valued at £12 at the time of Griffith's Valuation. It is recorded as "Derrane House [in ruins]" on the 25-inch Ordnance Survey map of the 1890s and very little trace remains of it now.
Roxborough Wilson, writing in 1786, refers to Roxborough as the seat of "Mr. Irvine". The residence of John Irwin in 1814 and of A. Brown in 1837. In the 1850s occupied by John Gaynor, when the house was valued at £20. The property is now a ruin.
Drumdaff Charles Croghan, a farmer, lived at Drumduff in 1749. Home of the Digby family in the 19th century. Held in fee by George Digby at the time of Griffith's Valuation when the buildings were valued at £17.It is still extant and maintained. Photo of Drumdaff
Lisbride Occupied by John B. Purdon in 1814 and in 1822 by Arthur Browne. Patrick Duignan was resident at the time of Griffith's Valuation, when the house was valued at £12. A house still exists at the site.
Kilteeven House Still occupied by the Mapothers in 1906, when the house was valued at £20. Some ruined buildings remain at this site. Photo of Kilteeven House
Carrowmore Carrowmore was occupied by John Davis at the time of Griffith's Valuation, when it was valued at £8 and leased from the Gunning estate. It is labelled Carrowmore House on the 25-inch Ordnance Survey map of the 1890s. A house still exists at the site.
Fairymount The home of Edward Mills in 1814. In 1828 Edward Mills of Fairymount was a member of the Grand Panel of county Roscommon. Residence of Mr Lyster at the time of the first Ordnance Survey. By the time of Griffith's Valuation the largest house in the townland of Fairymount was valued at £1.15s, leased by Anne Lyster to Michael Connolly.
Mullymucks/Fortview Built post 1838, though the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage suggests it is a modified 18th century house. Occupied by Francis Lyng in the 1850s, when it was valued at £24. It is still extant and now known as Fortview House. Photo of Mullymucks/Fortview
Munsborough House Built post 1838 and occupied by Edward Pearse in the 1850s, when it was valued at £20. Extensive buildings are shown at the site on the 25-inch edition Ordnance Survey map of the 1890s, labelled Munsborough House. A house and large farm are still extant at the site.
Mount Dillon Lewis writes that the house was situated on an isolated hill and formed "a conspicuous object in the surrounding scenery". Valued at £15 in the mid 19th century. Wilson, in 1786, refers to it as the seat of Mr. Dillon. In the possession of Samuel Russell in 1906 when the buildings were valued at £3. It is no longer extant.
Rooaun Lodge At the time of Griffith's Valuation occupied by John Morton and held by him in fee, valued at £3. A house at Rooaun valued at £18 was occupied by T.A.F. O'Flaherty in 1906.
Ballagh In 1814 James O'Connor was residing at Ballagh. Described as a good dwelling house at the time of the first Ordnance Survey. Occupied by Denis O'Conor in the 1850s, held from Theobald Dillon and valued at £6. In 1906 James D. O'Connor occupied Ballagh, valued at £17. It is no longer extant.
Mount Pleasant The residence of John Devenish in the mid 19th century. In 1894 Slater noted it as the seat of Michael Murray. It does not appear to be extant. On the first Ordnance Survey map another house known as Riverdale is also located at M907 775 within the Mount Pleasant demesne. Buildings are still present at this site.
Cloonfree The residence of William Mahon. Apparently the residence of George Knox in the 1840s. http://www.ballykilcline.com/story_f.html
Castlenode House Residence of Thomas Morton esq in 1822 and of J. Morton in 1837. In the mid 1850s, George Walpole was the occupant of this house, which he held from the Pakenham Mahon estate when it was valued at £8. A house still occupies the site of the original Castlenode House.
Strokestown House Late 17th century house altered in the early 19th century and home of the Mahon family for three centuries. In 1786 Wilson described it as "fine mansion house with ample and beautiful demesne". Referred to as "Bawn House", the mansion of Lord Hartland, by Lewis in 1837. Valued at £70 in the mid 19th century. Now a major tourist attraction containing the Famine Museum. http://www.strokestownpark.ie/ Photo of Strokestown House
Newtown Glebe Newtown Lodge was occupied by Anthony Dignam in 1814 and the Glebe House at Newtown, valued at £18, was occupied by Reverend Joseph Morton at the time of Griffith's Valuation. It was leased from the Pakenham-Mahon estate. It is still extant.
Cloonfinlough Lodge Occupied by Robert Devenish at the time of Griffith's Valuation, who held the property from John Caulfeild. Buildings are still extant at the site.
Ardkeenagh House Michael Plunkett was farming at Ardkeenagh in 1749. In 1814 it was the home of Nicholas Peyton and of Mrs Hawkes in 1837. At the time of Griffith's Valuation the house was vacant but the surrounding lands were held by Patrick Moran from James Somerville. Buildings are still extant at the site.
Bloomfield In the possession of John Farrell in 1814 and of H. O'Farrell medical doctor in 1837. In the mid 19th century held by the Reverend Peter Toler in fee and valued at £10. Toler appears to have purchased Bloomfield from the sale of the Cargins Park estate by the trustees of Daniel Kelly.
Cloonmurray Leased by Marcella Dillon to the Reverend Michael Lennon at the time of Griffith's Valuation and valued at £9. Some ruins remain at the site.
Mount Browne At the time of Griffith's Valuation occupied by George Browne who held the property from James G.Plunkett, valued at £25. The sale rental of the Gunning Plunkett estate in June 1857 states that Mount Browne was held by a fee farm grant from Jane Plunkett, mother and guardian of the owner, to George Browne, dated 30 Oct 1852. Occupied by the representatives of Arthur Browne in 1894 and 1906.
Creta Occupied by George Harken in 1814 and Daniel Hughes in the mid 1850s and valued at £8. Creta Cottage was occupied by Captain Dillon in 1837. A house is still extant at the site.
Toberpatrick Originally a Wynne property, occupied by Mulloy McDermott in 1837. In the 1830s the townland is recorded as including the ruins of Clooncaface House. The residence of Alonzo Lawder in the mid 19th century, held in fee and valued at £20. Occupied by B. F. McDonnell in 1906. A later house is extant at the site now.
Moss Hill Occupied by Peter Conry in 1814 and by Captain Conry in 1837.
Lisroyne Lodge A house on the outskirts of Strokestown, part of the Strokestown House demesne, valued at £10 at the time of Griffith's Valuation and occupied by Michael Flynn. Some buildings are still extant at the site.
Lisnaneane Gormley states that the widow of Dominick O'Conor Don lived at Lisnanean after Dominick's death in 1795. Later it was the home of Malachy Madden in 1814 and of Catherine O'Conor Don's nephew Robert Nolan and his family in the 1830s. No demesne is marked on the first Ordnance Survey map. At the time of Griffith's Valuation the house was valued at £5 and was held by Robert Nolan in fee. A house still exists at the site.
Brook Lodge The Ordnance Survey Name Books refer to Brook Lodge in the south of this townland. The house is labelled Brook Lodge on the 1st edition Ordnance Survey map but seems to have disappeared by the time the 25-inch edition was published in the 1890s. Modern buildings occupy the site now.
Corbally House (Roscommon) Patt Dunn, an agent, was living at Corbally in 1749. The home of members of the Plunkett family in the early 19th century. Occupied by William Phibbs at the time of Griffith's Valuation, held from John Egan and valued at £8. A house still exists at the site.
Grove This house, near Roscommon town, is named Bob's Grove on the Taylor and Skinner map, the residence of Ormsby esquire. Wilson also refers to it as the seat of Mr. Ormsby in 1786. Occupied by Christopher Davies in 1814. The house is labelled Grove on the1st and 25-inch edition Ordnance Survey maps.
Cloonagh Lodge An extensive complex of mills is shown at this location on the 1st edition Ordnance Survey map of 1840, including two flour mills. At the time of Griffith's Valuation, Matthias McDonnell was leasing mill properties, valued at £67, from the estate of the Marquis of Sligo. In addition he was leasing a house valued at £4. Cloonagh Lodge is shown on the 25-inch Ordnance Survey map of the 1890s. A house is still extant at the site. .
Grange House This house marked on the first Ordnance Survey map but not named would appear to have been the Ormsby's main residence in this townland. In 1786 Wilson refers to Grange as the seat of Gilbert Ormsby. It is labelled Grange House on the 25-inch Ordnance Survey map of the 1890s. The townland was part of the Farrell estate at the time of Griffith's Valuation. There is still a house extant at this site.
Durham Lodge Elizabeth Sandys advertised for sale "Durham Lodge" and 39 acres in July 1854. The Sandys house was valued at £3 in the 1850s and in 1906. This house was held in fee by William "Sands" at the time of Griffith's Valuation. It is not named on the 1st edition Ordnance Survey map but is shown as Durham Lodge on subsequent editions. A farm is still extant at the site.
Castleforbes The National Built Heritage Service suggests the current Castleforbes House dates from the middle third of the 19th century but incorporating the fabric of its 17th and 18th century predecessors. At the time of Griffiths Valuation in the early 1850s, it was valued at £80. It was occupied by Lady Forbes at that time. It served as the main seat of the Forbes family, Earls of Granard, since the 17th century. In 1906 it was valued at £110. It is still extant. Photo of Castleforbes
Rose Cottage (Clongesh) John V. Crawford was leasing this property from the Earl of Granard’s estate at the time of Griffiths Valuation in the early 1850s when it was valued at £15. It is labelled as Rose Cottage on all editions of the Ordnance Survey maps. A later house exists at the site.
Lisbrack House [Bishop's House] In 1837 Lewis noted Lisbrack Cottage as the seat of Verschoyle Crawford. At the time of Griffiths Valuation in the early 1850s, the representatives of George Crawford were leasing this property to James Bell, when it was valued at £15. In 1868 George Crawford and others offered for sale 13 acres at Lisbrack, known as the Cottage holding, in the Landed Estates Court. This holding was occupied at the time by James Bell. The National Built Heritage Service suggests the building on the site now was built in the 1870s with an ecclesiastical purpose but that it replaced an earlier house, possibly known as Lisbrack House. The current building later served as a convent and as a school.
Cloonturk At the time of Griffiths Valuation in the early 1850s, James Shaw was leasing this property for Richard Greville’s estate, when it was valued at £13 and included a mill. It is no longer extant
Mullagh House (Longford) The 1906 Untenanted Demesnes survey shows a valuation of almost £13 for buildings in the townland of Mullagh, owned by Miss K.S. frances Cordner. At the time of Griffiths Valuation in the early 1850s this was held in fee by Reverend John Cordner and had a valuation of almost £4. He also held most of remainder of the townland. The Greville estate was the lessor for the remainder. The National Built Heritage Service suggests that Mullagh House, which is now derelict, was built c.1880.
Rathcline House St. George Johnston was leasing this property from Colonel Henry White’s estate at the time of Griffiths Valuation in the early 1850s when it was valued at almost £38. Earlier, in 1837, Lewis referred to it as the seat of L. White. The National Built Heritage Service suggests the current house was built c.1820 though there is evidence to suggest there was an earlier house, also owned by the White family, at the site in the 1770s. Rathcline House served as a convent for the Sisters of Mercy in the mid-20th. It is still extant. Photo of Rathcline House
Danesfort (Moydow) Reverend Francis Gregg was leasing this property from the Cooke estate at the time of Griffiths Valuation when it was valued at almost £21. In 1777 Taylor and Skinner had recorded the house at "Cranny" as the property of the West family. The house is labelled Danesfort on the 25-inch Ordnance Survey map of the early 20th century. It is still extant but derelict. Photo of Danesfort (Moydow)
Gorteenboy James Egan was leasing this property, which included a mill, from William Wilson’s estate at the time of Griffiths Valuation in the 1850s, when it was valued at £20. It is not shown on subsequent Ordnance Survey maps.
Bungeggan The 1906 Untenanted Demesnes survey records a valuation of £12 for this property then in the ownership of Joseph Dooner. At the time of Griffiths Valuation in the early 1850s this was a herd’s house, leased from William Wilson’s estate by Joseph Slevin and valued at almost £3. A stud farm occupies the site now.
Cloonta Nicholas McGaver held this property in fee at the time of Griffiths Valuation in the 1850s, when it was valued at almost £12. The Ordnance Survey Name Books describe the property as a 'good farmhouse with trees and plantations' in the 1830s. The 1906 Untenanted Demesnes survey record a valuation of almost £12 when it was owned by Patrick McGaver. It is now ruinous.
Brianstown House In 1837 Lewis refers to Brianstown as the seat of Thomas G. Auchmuty. At the time of Griffiths Valuation in the early 1850s, it was held in fee by Henry Musters when it was valued at £22. The earlier Valuation Office books from 1840 note Auchmuty as the owner and the Valuation as £24. In 1814 Leet referred to it as the residence of Samuel Auhmuty. Brianstown is still extant and occupied. Photo of Brianstown House
Middleton House Michael Quinn held Middlton in fee at the time of Griffiths Valuation in the early 1850s, when it was valued at almost £13. In 1837 Lewis referred to Middleton as the seat of H. Montfort while in 1814 Leet notes it as the residence of W.B. Montfort. It is still extant. Photo of Middleton House
Newpark House (Rathcline) Luke Bushe Fox held a property in fee here at the time of Griffiths Valuation in the early 1850s, with a valuation of almost £3. The original property in Newpark townland is labelled Newpark House on the 6” OS map. It appears to have become ruinous later. By the end of the 19th century Cordara House had been constructed at a different site in the same townland. It has since been demolished though some estate buildings remain at the site. In 1837 Lewis had recorded Newpark House as the seat of a Captain W.J. Davys.
Lismoy Upper Mrs. Fitzgerald was leasing this property from the Governors of Mercer’s Hospital at the time of Griffith’s Valuation, in the early 1850s, when it was valued at £18. The National Built Heritage Service suggests that the original house was built in the late 18th century but underwent several modifications in the 19th century. In 1837 Lewis recorded it as the seat of a Reverend J. Mitchell. Leet referred to it as the residence of Reverend Kilner Davidson in 1814. In the 1870s it was noted as an address for “H. Dundas”. It is still extant and occupied. Photo of Lismoy Upper
Corry House The 1906 record of Untenanted Demesnes records buildings valued at £18 at Corry, parish of Clongesh and barony of Longford. The owner was Colonel H.M.S. Douglas. This property was also part of the Douglas estate at the time of Griffiths Valuation in the early 1850s when it was valued at over £3 and occupied by James Berry. The National Built Heritage Service suggests Corry House was originally built in 1845 but significantly altered in the 1880s. It is still extant. Photo of Corry House
Minard House At the time of Griffiths Valuation in the early 1850s the house at Minard was occupied by George Evers, leasing from the Douglas estate and valued at almost £9. The 1906 Untenanted Demesnes survey records a valuation of £13 for this property when it was still in the possession of the Douglas estate. The Longford Leader reported extensive damage by fire to the house in 2019.
Lismore (Longford) At the time of Griffiths Valuation in the early 1850s, Thomas Gill appears to have been leasing this property from the Douglas estate when it was valued at £8. In 1906 the buildings were valued almost £17 and it was still held by the Douglas estate. It is still extant.
Richmond Mill At the time of Griffiths Valuation in the early 1850s, William Fleming was leasing this substantial site from the Gunning estate when the buildings were valued at £95. The Valuation Office Books note a valuation of £72 in 1840. The property is labelled as a distillery on the 1st edition Ordnance Survey map but as corn mill on the 25-inch map. The ruins of the miller’s house and mill buildings are still visible at the site. Photo of Richmond Mill
Fair View (Longford) Jeremiah Gibson was leasing this property from the Gunning estate at the time of Griffiths Valuation in the mid-1850s, when it was valued at over £18. A later house possibly exists at the site now.
Rhynmount (Rinnmount) Reverend G. Moore was leasing this property from George J. Mitchell at the time of Griffiths Valuation, when it was valued at £10. It is labelled Rinn Mount on the 1st edition Ordnance Survey map but as Rhynmount on the later 25-inch edition. A modern house exists at this site now.
Springfield (Clogher) At the time of Griffiths Valuation in the early 1850s, Valentine S. Ripton was leasing this property from Reverend George Moore when it was valued at £10. The Valuation Office Books of 1840 also record him as the occupant. The house is labelled Clogher on the 1st edition Ordnance Survey map of 1838 but as Springfield on the 25-inch edition of the early 20th century. A house is still extant at the site. Photo of Springfield (Clogher)
Aghareagh House At the time of Griffiths Valuation in the early 1850s John O’Beirne held this property in fee when it was valued at £20. The Valuation Office books compiled in 1840 referred to Henry Mulaniff as the occupier at that time. He is also recorded as a landholder in the townland in the Tithe Applotment records of 1831. Aghareagh is still extant and occupied. Photo of Aghareagh House
Mullalagher This property was held in fee by Charles Levinge at the time of Griffiths Valuation, when it was valued at over £17. In 1906 it was part of the estate of R.W.C. Levinge and valued at £13. This house is no longer extant.
Carrickmoyragh House Thomas Gregory was leasing this property from John Jessop’s estate at the time of Griffiths Valuation in the 1850s when it was valued at over £6. The National Built Heritage Service suggests that the current house was built sometime in the mid-19th century. A smaller house is shown at the site on the 1st edition Ordnance Survey map of 1838. A larger property is labelled Carrickmoyragh House on the 25-inch edition of the early 20th century. It is still extant though not in use. Photo of Carrickmoyragh House
Barnacor Mill John Costello was leasing this property from Luke White’s estate at the time of Griffiths Valuation, when it was valued at £28. Some buildings still remain at the site.
Corry House (Ballymahon) Joseph Allen was leasing this property from the White estate at the time of Griffiths Valuation, when it was valued at £10. The earlier Valuation Office records indicate it was occupied by John Murphy in 1840, with a valuation of £14. The National Built Heritage Service suggests the original house was built c.1845 and modified c.1880. The house is labelled Corry House on the 25-inch edition Ordnance Survey map of the early twentieth century. It is still extant
Cordara House By the end of the 19th century Cordara House had been constructed at a different site in Newpark townland. It has since been demolished though some estate buildings remain at the site. Photo of Cordara House
Grillagh House Edward Trelford was leasing a house and associated mill from Henry Montford Bond at Grillagh, in the parish of Killashee at the time of Griffiths Valuation, when it was valued at £10. The property is labelled Grillagh House on the 25-inch Ordnance Survey map of the early 20th century. The mill buildings, though derelict, are still extant. Photo of Grillagh House
Mullolagher This property was held in fee by Charles Levinge at the time of Griffiths Valuation in the early 1850s when it was valued at over £17. Henry Levinge was a property owner in the townland in the Tithe Applotment records in the 1830s. A house is still extant at the site.