Landed Estates
University of Galway

Strandhill

Estate(s)
Townland Strandhill
Civil Parish Cong
PLU Ballinrobe
DED Cong 31
County Mayo
Barony Kilmaine
Description A 2 storey thatched house on the shore of Lough Corrib and situated opposite Ashford Castle, home of the Elwood family. In the late 18th century it was let to the Ireland family and in the mid 19th century to the Lynchs of Ballycurrin. The house was used as the home of the Widow Tolan in the film 'The Quiet Man' made in 1951 and was knocked down in the 1970s. It is associated with the recorder of Japanese folklore, Lafcadio Hearn, who spent a childhood holiday at Strandhill with his aunt Mrs Elwood.
Strandhill

Property Location