Roxborough
| Estate(s) | |
|---|---|
| Townland | Roxborough |
| Civil Parish | Killinan |
| PLU | Loughrea |
| DED | Kilchreest 130 |
| County | Galway |
| Barony | Loughrea |
| Description | In 1786 Wilson refers to Roxborough as the seat o Mr. Persse. At the time of Griffith's Valuation it was the seat of Dudley Persse and valued at £70. The house at Roxborough is most famous as the birthplace of Isabella Augusta Persse, later Lady Gregory of Coole. Roxborough is now a ruin, having been burnt in 1922. The impressive front entrance gates (M541136) are still extant. A steward's house house, close to Roxborough, is located at M534128. This is still extant and occupied. |
