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House name Description
Foxhall In 1786 Wilson refers to Foxhall as the seat of Mr. Anderson. It was the home of a branch of the Rose family in the 19th century following the marriage of Mary Anderson and Richard Rose. Richard A. Rose was resident in 1814 and J. O'Brien in 1837. In 1840 the Orddnance Survey Name Books refer to it as the residence of Dr. Ryordan, " a commodious dwelling house". At the time of Griffith's Valuation W.A. Rose occupied the house valued at £27+ and held in fee. This house is now demolished.
Foxmount In 1848, Matthew Fox was leasing this property to Edmund Flynn, when it was valued at £10. The Encumbered Estates Sale notice of 1856 indicates that the lands in this vicinity had previously been part of the Wilkinson estate. Photo of Foxmount
Foyle View Alexander Porter was leasing this property from the Abercorn estate at the time of Griffiths Valuation in the 1850s, when it was valued at £10. A farm still exists at the site.
Foyle View (Castle View) The representatives of Robert Lepper were leasing this property from the Doherty estate at the time of Griffiths Valuation in the 1850s, when it was valued at £20. It had been noted by Lewis as the seat of Robert Lepper in 1837. This house is labelled Castle View on the 1st edition Ordnance Survey map of the 1830s. A building is still extant at the site.
Foyle View [Castle View] The representatives of Robert Lepper were leasing this property from the Doherty estate at the time of Griffiths Valuation in the 1850s, when it was valued at £20. It had been noted by Lewis as the seat of Robert Lepper in 1837. This house is labelled Castle View on the 1st edition Ordnance Survey map of the 1830s but as Foyle View on later editions. A building is still extant at the site. Photo of Foyle View [Castle View]
Foyle View [Castle View] The representatives of Robert Lepper were leasing this property from the Doherty estate at the time of Griffiths Valuation in the 1850s, when it was valued at £20. It had been noted by Lewis as the seat of Robert Lepper in 1837. This house is labelled Castle View on the 1st edition Ordnance Survey map of the 1830s. A building is still extant at the site. Photo of Foyle View [Castle View]
Foynes House In 1837 Lewis describes a house on Foynes Island as a "handsome marine villa, the summer residence of the Earl of Dunraven". The 1st edition Ordnance Survey map shows a house named Foynes House on the southern part of the island. By the time of Griffith's Valuation this is in possession of Peter Griffin, leasing from the Spring-Rice estate and with a valuation of £1 15s. The later 25-inch Ordnance Survey map shows a much smaller property labelled Burneen, close to the site of Foynes House. This latter property is still extant.
Frankfield Located on the side of what is now the Frankfield Golf Club, Frankfield House was occupied by S. Lane in 1837 and by the Very Reverend H. J. Newman in the mid 19th century. Reverend Newman held it from William Lane and the buildings were valued at £60.
Frankfort Francis Sealy was leasing this property from F. Westcott at the time of Griffith's Valuation when it was valued at £19 though Lewis refers to "Woodview" as the seat of F. Sealy in 1837 and occupied by Oliver Ellard in 1814. Local sources indicate that this house was built by the Hodder family. See www.bandon-genealogy.com. More recently the Inishannon House Hotel. Photo of Frankfort
Frankfort This was a Woodley home, occupied by F. Woodley in 1837 and leased to Robert Wigmore in the early 1850s when the house was valued at £20+. The house was occupied until the 1970s but is now a ruin. Photo of Frankfort
Frankfort Samuel Adams was living at Frankford, Newcastle, in 1814. The residence of Richard Standish circa 1840 and of John White who held it in fee in the early 1850s. The buildings were valued at £9. This house is still well maintained and occupied.
Freagh Castle Mr Thomas Gorman was resident at 'Freigh', Miltown Malbay in 1814. By the time of Griffith's Valuation Matthias Kenny was the occupier and he held the property from Colonel George Wyndham. The Kenny family continued to live at Freagh until 1970. Photo of Freagh Castle
Freame Mount
Freame Mount This house was built in 1772 (date stone confirms this) for Charles Mayne, land agent, on the Cremorne estate. According to a website dedicated to the history of the Mayne family, it was named after the second wife of Thomas Dawson, Hannah Freame, granddaughter of William Penn. The house was occupied by William Douglas in the mid-19th century and valued at £24. It was occupied by George John Levis, a bank official, and family in the early 20th century. Photo of Freame Mount
Freemount Lodge Daniel Moynihan was leasing Freemount from the Earl of Kenmare’s estate at the time of Griffith’s Valuation, when it was valued at £5. Bary states that the house had been in the Moynihan family since the 18th century and that it later passed to the Mahony family. It has since been demolished and a modern house built there.
French Park At the time of Griffith's Valuation Frenchpark was owned by Rev. John Ffrench, Lord de Freyne and was valued at £60. In the 1749 Census of Elphin it was the residence of Arthur and Lady French. In 1786 Wilson described it as "a most beautiful seat with extensive and noble demesnes". It was demolished in the twentieth century. Members of the French family were buried in the graveyard surrounding the ruins of Frenchpark Priory. Photo of French Park
Frenchfort Frenchfort became a Blake property in 1780 when Michael Blake married Anne Ffrench of Frenchfort. Wilson mentions the house as his seat in 1786. He is described as a resident proprietor in 1824. At the time of Griffith's Valuation the house at Frenchfort in the parish of Oranmore was occupied by his grandson, Theobald Blake. The original house does not appear to be present now but the walled garden layout is still visible. Photo of Frenchfort
Frenchgrove A house marked as 'in ruins' on the 1915 edition of the 6 inch Ordnance Survey map. The Irish Tourist Association file describes Frenchgrove as the residence of the Blakes, later of the Frenches and finally of a man named Eager, a Dublin banker. No house of more than £3 valuation was recorded in Griffith's Valuation for the townland of Frenchgrove. A modern house now occupies the site with the remaining evidence of the old building. Photo of Frenchgrove
Frenchlawn At the time of Griffith's Valuation, the estate of William W.R. Sandford was leasing a property valued at £12 at Frenchlawn, barony of Castlereagh, to James Glancey. In 1837 Lewis recorded Frenchlawn as the seat of Mrs. French. In 1814 it was the residence of Christopher French. There is still an occupied house at this site. Photo of Frenchlawn
Friarsfield A house built circa 1870 for the Manserghs and shown on the 25-inch Ordnance Survey map of the 1890s. It is now occupied by Dr Martin Mansergh and family. In 1840 the Ordnance Survey Name Books refer to another house in this townland, occupied by James Southcote Mansergh and known as Newtown Cottage [R906377]. At the time of Griffith's Valuation, a property in this townland owned by Southcote Mansergh and valued at £40 was in use as an auxiliary workhouse. Photo of Friarsfield
Friarstown In 1856 William Leith was leasing Friarstown from John Johnston at which time it was valued at £20. In the 1870s it was the address of Thomas Robert Palmer who owned over 1600 acres in Leitrim at that time. In 1814 it was the residence of Andrew Johnston and Lewis also recorded it as a seat of that family in 1837. The original house is no longer extant but modern buildings exist at the site.
Friarstown The National Inventory of Architectural Heritage states that he house was built in 1827 for David Urqhart Hunt and cost £10,000. At the time of Griffith's Valuation the house was occupied by Henry Hunt who held it from the Reverend Richard Maunsell, valued at £35. This property is now known as Friarstown Stud. Photo of Friarstown
Friarstown (Grange) At the time of Griffith's Valuation this house was held from James Kelly by James H. Barry, the buildings were valued at £12. In 1906 Bazil R. Kelly held about 400 acres of untenanted land and buildings valued at £12 at Friarstown. This house is still extant. Photo of Friarstown (Grange)
Friarstown (New) A 2 storey house with offices which was built in 1826 by Vere Hunt on the townland boundary between Friarstown and Friarstown North. It was the residence of Vere Hunt at the time of Griffith's Valuation, held in fee and valued at £20. No house appears to exist at this location now. Photo of Friarstown (New)
Friendly Cove Richard T. Evanson was leasing this property from John B. Gumbleton at the time of Griffith's Valuation, when it was valued at £24. Stores adjoining the property were valued at £6. Leet records this property as the residence of Nathaniel Evanson, jnr. in 1814. The house is still extant and in 2009 was offered for sale. Photo of Friendly Cove
Frogmore John McCartie or McCarthy was leasing this property from Sir Edward Denny at the time of Griffith's Valuation, when it was valued at £16. Lewis records Frogmore Lodge as the seat of Reverend Barry Denny in 1837.The Ordnance Survey Name Books reported that it was built by him in 1828 at a cost of £600 and was lived in, in 1840, by Mrs. Townsend Gunn. It is still extant.
Frybrook House Frybrook House was built by Henry Fry, who came to Boyle in 1742, and established a weaving industry in the town. It is still extant. Photo of Frybrook House
Furbogh House At the time of Griffith's Valution, Andrew Blake held this property in fee when it was valued at £34. Furbough was demolished in the later twentieth century. The remains of the walled garden are still visible. Photo of Furbogh House
Furraleigh Col. Palliser held this property in fee at the time of Griffith's Valuation, when it was valued at £34. In 1906 it was owned by Caroline G. Fairholme and valued at £44.
Furzepark House This house is noted on the 1st editon OS Map as Furze Park House but it may later have been known as Seafort House. The Ordnance Survey Name books describe it as a "bathing lodge, belonging to Mr. J. Smith, Loughrea". It was leased by the Blake estate to Martin Morris at the time of Griffith's Valuation when it was valued at £9. By 1906 the buildings owned by Lord Wallscourt at Treanlaur were valued at almost £2. Substantial ruins of this house are still visible. Photo of Furzepark House
Gaile Gaile was the home of the Phillips family in the 19th century, occupied by S. Phillips in 1837 and by Richard Phillips in 1850. It was held from Benjamin Bunbury with 749 acres and was valued at £37+. The Phillips continued to reside at Gaile until at least the mid 20th century. This house was vacant in the early 21st century. Photo of Gaile
Galdonagh Upper Charles Watson was leasing this property from the Abercorn estate at the time of Griffiths Valuation in the 1850s, when it was valued at £12. A hose and farm buildings are still extant at the site.
Galeybeg Occupied by Mr Bart Purdue in 1814 and in the 1830s described as a gent's seat belonging to Mr Bond with a neat demesne attached. The sale rental of 1856 states that it was built by the Reverend James Bond. In the 1850s held by Richard Bond in fee from the Court of Chancery and described as a herd's house with office. The home of Benjamin Greene in 1906. Occupied until the late 20th century, now derelict. Photo of Galeybeg
Gallagh Built in 1844 with money inherited by Cornelius O'Kelly from his uncle Count John Dillon O'Kelly. By the early 20th century this house was part of the estate of W.A. Ryan. Subsequently it was sold to the Congested Districts Board and then to Tobias Joyce of Leenane, county Galway. It was accidentally burnt in 1932. Photo of Gallagh
Gallanagh House Gallanagh House, located just north west of Monaghan town, is named on the 1st edition 6 inch Ordnance Survey map (1836). At the time of Griffith’s Valuation circa 1860 it was occupied by William Watson and held from James Hamilton of Cornacassa. The buildings were valued at £36. This house appears to have been unoccupied in 1901 and the home of Ernest P. Tyacke, County Inspector Royal Irish Constabulary, in 1911. Tyacke held the property from William Swan. A William Swan was proprietor of the newspaper ‘The Northern Standard’, Monaghan. A large complex of buildings [poultry factory] now occupies the site.
Gallow's Hill Occupied by James Simpson at the time of Griffith's Valuation when the buildings were valued at £20 and leased from the Earl of Lucan's estate. On the 1st edition Ordnance Survey map the name "Gallowshill" is attached to linear set of structures set out in small plots. This has disappeared by the 25-inch edition map of the 1890s and the substantial structure leased by Simpson is located some distance away. The site of this is now almost completely overgrown.
Gallowshill A house built for the St George family at the end of the eighteenth century but used as a hospital for the Carrick-on-Shannon area until the 1940s. Photo of Gallowshill
Galtee Castle Built in the late 18th century as a hunting lodge, it was described in the Kingston sale rental of July 1851 as a "handsome cut stone building, erected in a tasteful style of architecture, with suitable offices .... beautifully situated in the curve of a well planted glen..". Located close to the eastern bank of the Attychraan River at the base of the southern slope of the Galty Mountains, this house was occupied by James Law in the mid 19th century, valued at £29+ and held by him in fee. Noted by Slater in 1894 as the home of Nathaniel Buckley and of Abel Buckley in 1906 when the buildings were valued at £130. The house is no longer extant. Also known as Mountain Lodge.
Gammahoe Cottage A smaller property on the Persse estate, possibly a steward's house, with 257 acres in 1855. There is no trace of a house at this location now although there is some evidence of farm buildings and garden walls.
Garadice John Percy was leasing the house at Garadice, barony of Carrigallen, from the representatives of William Percy at the time of Griffith's Valuation when it was valued at £15. In 1814 it was noted as a residence of the Percy family. Lewis records it as the seat of W.C. Percy in 1837. In the 1780s both Taylor and Skinner and Wilson noted Garadice as a Percy residence. The ITA survey recorded it as much deteriorated in the 1940s. It also mentions the existence of a second house belonging to the Percy family in the townland of Carrickmakeegan. The buildings are still extant at Garadice.
Garbally Park In 1783 Taylor and Skinner show Garbally as a seat of the Trench family. Wilson mentions Garbally , "the very fine seat of Willaim Power Keating Trench", in 1786. At the time of Griffith's Valuation it was the seat of the Earl of Clancarty and was valued at £150. It became St. Joseph's College, Garbally Park, in 1922 and has functioned as a school until very recently. It is still extant. Photo of Garbally Park
Gardenfield Home of a branch of the Kirwan family from the late 18th century to the mid 20th century. The original house was replaced by the present house circa 1870. Following the death of Edward Kirwan the estate was divided by the Land Commission in the 1950s. Gardenfield House is now a bed and breakfast. http://www.corrib.net/BedBC14.htm Photo of Gardenfield
Gardenfield House [Kilcommon] Another Bowen home, occupied by William Bowen in 1814. The townland was in the possession of Henry Martin Blake at the time of Griffith's Valuation. It is labelled Gardenfield House on the 25-inch edition Ordnance Survey map of the 1890s. Still a family home, renovated in the early 21st century. Photo of Gardenfield House [Kilcommon]
Gardenhill
Gardenhill House The original Gardenhill House, home of the Blackall family, was by the time of the first edition Ordnance Survey map, circa 1840, "in ruins". The present house dates from after 1840 and is located at R675 613. Photo of Gardenhill House
Gardenmorris Held in fee by John P. O'Shea at the time of Griffith's Valuation, when it was valued at £56. It was also noted by Lewis as his residence in 1837. Smith referred to it as the house of Mr. Richard Power in 1774. Noted by Slater as the residence of Nicholas Power O'Shee in 1894 and owned by Richard P. O'Shee and valued at £57 in 1906. The house was totally reconstructed following its burning during the Civil War in 1922. The ITA survey in 1942 noted that most of the library and works of art in the house were destroyed at that time. It is still extant and occupied. Photo of Gardenmorris
Gardeville Noted by Lewis in 1837 as the seat of Rev. W. Hall. Leased by Sarah Hosford from the Devonshire estate in 1851 when it was valued at £13.
Garland Cottage Occupied by Anne Davis and held from Henry Braddle at the time of Griffith's Valuation. The buildings were valued at £25. Hajba writes that it was the home of the Davis family for most of the 19th century. Bought by James John Dudley in the 20th century, father in law to Erskine Childers, President of Ireland. Photo of Garland Cottage
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.
Garracloon Wilson refers to Garracloon as the seat of Mr. Blake in 1786. In 1814 the house was occupied by the Reverend Cecil Crampton, rector of the parish of Cong. At the time of the first Ordnance Survey in 1838 Garracloon house was recorded as a ruin. At the time of Griffith's Valuation, it was held in fee by Joseph Blake and valued at £8. The house was later rebuilt, Ruane refers to the ruined Victorian Garracloon House. Sir William Wilde refers to Colonel Veitch at Garracloon. No longer extant but yard buildings remain. Photo of Garracloon
Garrahies At the time of Griffith’s Valuation, this property, valued at £11, was being leased by Edward Day to Francis Fitzgerald. In 1837 Lewis records it as the seat of F. Fitzgerald. Bary states that it remained in the Fitzgerald family until the 1930s. It was still extant in the late twentieth century.
Garrancloyne House This was the original home of the Coppingers of Middleton. A substantial house with a gate lodge is marked on the first Ordnance Survey map but by the time of Griffith's Valuation the house with the largest valuation in this townland was £2. It was occupied by Hughes Martin and held from William Coppinger.In 1786 Wilson refers to "Killycloyne" as a seat of the Martin family in this area.
Garrane A house located on the Wyse Minors estate in the mid 19th century, occupied by Margaret Hartigan and valued at £11+. This house is barely marked on the first Ordnance Survey map.
Garrane In the early 1850s Francis Hennis occupied a house valued at £30 from William Howe Hennis. A building still exists at this site.
Garrane House This house is not marked on the first Ordnance Survey map. By the time of Griffith's Valuation however Henry Justice occupied a house valued at £11.10 shillings at Garrane West. He held the property from John C. Wallace [Wallis]. The home of members of the Twomey and O'Keeffe families in the 20th century and still occupied.
Garranereagh House Sidney Howe was leasing this property to Catherine Stawell as the time of Griffith's Valuation, when it was valued at £9. A house is still extant at this site.
Garranes (Templemartin) In 1837 Lewis describes Garranes as "a newly erected and handsome house, near the old family mansion, the residence of J. Splaine". At the time of Griffith's Valuation, it was held by James Splaine from the Duke of Devonshire's estate and valued at £28. It is still extant. Photo of Garranes (Templemartin)
Garranes House Leased by James Splaine from the Devonshire estate in 1851 when it was valued at £28. Described by Lewis in 1837 as a "newly erected and handsome house, near the old family mansion, the residence of J. Splaine". Photo of Garranes House
Garrangibbon This house known as South Lodge was occupied by J.B. Elliott in 1814. The Ordnance Survey Name Books describe it as "handsomely situated....with garden plantation and planted ornamental grounds" in 1840. It was occupied by Richard C. Jackson who held the house valued at £14 from the representatives of Mrs R. Hartford in the mid 19th century. Some alterations to the house have taken place in more recent times and it still functions as a country residence. Photo of Garrangibbon
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.
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.
Garraun George C. Stawell held this property from Sir George Colthurst at the time of Griffith's Valuation. The buildings were valued at £7.10 shillings. This house was still occupied by the Stawells in the 1870s. A house and farm are still extant at the site.
Garraunbaun Built by Charles Palmer Archer in the 1850s, it later became the home of the Duane family. Home of the Lavelle family in the 1930s who sold it to Colonel Alfred Irwin. Restored and renovated by the present owner Neil O'Donohue in 2005. Photo of Garraunbaun
Garrettstown In 1851 John Cuthbert Kearney held this property in fee when it was valued at £80. In the 1870s this house was the home of Abram T. Forster. The Forsters and the Cuthbert Kearneys were related. By the early 20th century Garrettstown had passed into the possession of the Franks family throught the marriage of Thomas Franks of Dromrahane, Mallow and Mary Anne Cuthbert Kearney in 1834. Though the main house is ruinous the site is now the focus of Garrettstown Holiday Park, see www.garrettstownhouse.com. Photo of Garrettstown
Garriestown This was a Walsh family home in the 19th century. At the time of Griffith's Valuation the house was leased by Thomas Walsh from Robert Rutledge when it was valued at £11. Garriestown is now a large farming enterprise and the house is still lived in. Photo of Garriestown
Garroman Lodge Built by Dean Mahon of Westport in 1833 [James Mahon of the Castlegar family, Dean of Dromore] and its situation is described by Robert Graham in his journal of September 1836. At the time of Griffith's Valuation it was leased by Patrick Larkin from the Law Life Assurance Society and valued at £1. The Berridge family later used it as a shooting lodge. The house no longer exists.
Garruragh House In 1786 Wilson refers to "Garuragh" as the seat of Mr. Harrison. At the time of Griffith's Valuation, the house was part of the O'Callaghan estate but leased to the Tulla Board of Guardians as an auxiliary workhouse when the buildings were valued at £48. It is labelled Garruragh House on both the 1st edition and 25-inch edition Ordnance Survey maps though much of the buildings have disappeared by the 1890s and only some ruins remain now.
Garryard Thomas Dillane was leasing this property from the Mahony estate at the time of Griffith's Valuation, when it was valued at £5 10s. Bary states that the house is alleged to be over 300 years old and originally the property of the Newman family. In the eighteenth and early nineteenth century it was held by the Enright family and later passed to the Bolster family through marriage. It served as an auxilliary work house during the Famine and was also the location of the local creamery. It is still extant and occupied.
Garrycloyne Leet records Robert McCarthy occupying Garrycloyne in 1814. "Burkes Irish Family Records" states that Garrycloyne Castle was acquired by Samuel Philip Townshend from John Travers in 1837. The buildings were valued at £45 in the early 1850s and held by Samuel Townsend in fee. The house was later the home of the Barrys. In the 1940s the roof was taken off the house and it has remained a ruin ever since.
Garryduff This house was the residence of David Hayes in 1814. At the time of Griffith's Valuation it was occupied by the representatives of William Leake [a Limerick solicitor], who held the property from Robert Maunsell. The buildings were valued at £10+. Recorded as untenanted at the time of the sale in 1853, a lithograph of the house is included in the sale rental.
Garryduff House Garryduff was held in fee by Thomas Garde at the time of Griffith's Valuation, when the buildings were valued at £35 10s. Lewis refers to it as the seat of H. Garde in 1837. This house is no longer extant.
Garryhankardmore Mary Nash and Howard Wiseman were leasing this property to Robert Biggs at the time of Griffith's Valuation when it was valued at £35. In 1837 Lewis referred to as the seat of T. Biggs. There are still extant buildings at the site.
Garrykennedy In 1786 Wilson refers to Garry-Kennedy as the seat of Mr. Watson. Lewis refers to the houses of G. Watson and - Kent at Garrykennedy. Two houses are marked in the townland on the first edition Ordnance Survey map Garrykennedy and Shannon ville. The Ordnance Survey Name Books describe Garrykennedy as "a good dwelling house, the residence of James Watson". It was bought by William Parker in 1857. By 1906 a mansion house valued at £25+ was located at Garrykennedy. It was occupied by Robert G. Parker. The building known as Garrykennedy House had been expanded and is marked on later maps.
Garryland Garryland was an extensive wooded area, part of the Shawe-Taylor estate in the parish of Kilmacduagh, barony of Kiltartan. At the time of Griffith's Valuation and also in 1906 buildings to the value of £10, including a wood-ranger's house, were located here. These buildings are now in ruins but substantial areas of woodland remain and are now maintained by the Forestry and Wildlife Service.
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
Garryspillane House A mansion house valued at £16.15 shillings was located in this townland in 1906. It was occupied by Stafford Delmege, second son of the Reverend John Delmege, whose representatives owned 525 acres in county Limerick in the 1870s. A house labelled Garryspillane House is shown on the 25-inch Ordnance Survey Map of the 1890s. There is still an extant house at the site.
Gartinadress House In 1814, Charles Veaitch was the resident at Gortin-ardrass. This house is named on the first edition six inch Ordnance Survey map (publ. 1837). Although having advertised Gartinardress for sale in 1850 William Young was the owner and occupier at the time of Griffith’s Valuation when the property was valued at £15 for rates. By the early 20th century the Armstrong family were occupying Gartinardress, although in 1906 William A. K. Young is recorded as occupier of 228 acres of untenanted land and the mansion house. This house is no longer extant and the site is part of a forestry area. A house known as Lakeville was also located in the townland of Gartinardress. Leases in the National Library record Lakeville as the home of Richard Young in the 1820s. It was described as ‘in ruins’ on the 25 inch map.
Gaultiere Lodge In 1848 Gaultiere Lodge was leased by the Earl of Huntingdon from Lord Carew's estate when it was valued at over £33. It is still extent and operates as a luxury guesthouse. Photo of Gaultiere Lodge
Gawsworth In the mid 19th century this house valued at £19 was occupied by Russell Fitton and held from the representatives of Robert Hedges and Mr Pratt.
Gearha In 1906 Mary Mahony owned this property valued at £4 5s. At the time of Griffith's Valuation, Frederick Hyde was leasing it from the Mahony estate when it was valued at £2 5s. Buildings are still extant at the site.
George's Park Located on the Barker estate this house may be named after George Ashby who lived in it in the mid 19th century. It has been extended since it appeared on the first Ordnance Survey map and was valued at £13.10 shillings at the time of Griffith's Valuation. It is still extant and occupied. Photo of George's Park
Georgestown House Held in fee by James Barron at the time of Griffith's Valuation, when it was valued at £22. Lewis refers to it as the seat of J. Barron in 1837. In the 1870s it was the seat of John M. Barron. The house was offered for sale as part of the Georgestown estate in April 1885 on behalf of Pierse John Barron, a minor. The sale notice describes it as "a two-storey residence in the owner's possession". It was later owned by the Beresford family. In more recent times it was the centre of a stud farm and in 2010 was offered for sale. Photo of Georgestown House
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.
Geraldine Cottage Dating from the late 18th century, Geraldine Cottage was the home of Pierce Shannon in the early 1850s and held by him from the representatives of William Fitzgerald. It was valued at £27. In April 1858 Geraldine House on 5 acres in the townland of Corbally, the estate of Robert Appleyard Fitzgerald and members of the Tinsley and Leake families, was advertised for sale. John Bouchier was the tenant at the time. Renovated in the early 20th century. Photo of Geraldine Cottage
Gibbings Grove This house was the seat of the Gibbings family in the 18th and early 19th centuries. The family was still resident in 1837 but by the early 1850s the house was occupied by Edmond Irwin who held it form Richard Gibbons. It was valued at £14. Later occupants were local priests and it was eventually sold by the Gibbings in the late 19th century. In 1944 the Irish Tourist Association Survey referred to it as the home of the Cagney family who had purchased the property c.1912 and also that it was famous for growing the Toormore apple, used in making cider. The house is still occupied. Photo of Gibbings Grove
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.
Glanavirane House James Howe held this property in fee at the time of Griffith's Valuation, when it was valued at £30. Lewis also notes it as his seat in 1837. In 1906 it was owned by James P. Howe and valued at £28. A house and extensive farm buildings exist at the site. Photo of Glanavirane House
Glancam This house was occupied by Robert Aldworth at the time of Griffith's Valuation, held by him in fee and valued at £8. Extensive buildings remain at the site, the centre of a large farming enterprise.
Glandore Castle John deBurgh was leasing this property from James Redmond Barry in 1851 when it was valued at £12 10s. Noted by Lewis as the seat of P. Morris in 1837. In the 1940s the Irish Tourist Association Survey referred to it as the residence of Mr. T. McCarthy. It is still extant, having seen several renovations in its long history. Photo of Glandore Castle
Glandore Cottage Leased by John Allen and others from the Barry estate in 1851 when it was valued at £10. Noted by Lewis as the residence of J.F. Townsend in 1837. James R. Barry also owned an unoccupied hotel at this location in 1851. Glandore Cottage is still extant.
Glandore House Leased by James R. Barry to Hon. Cecil Lawless in 1851 when it was valued at £26. . Noted by Lewis as the residence of J. R. Barry in 1837.The Irish Tourist Association survey of the 1940s noted that it had formerly been the residence of Isaac Morgan Reeves and later of Judge Coughlan but that it was vacant at that time. Still extant and offered for sale in 2010. Photo of Glandore House
Glandore Lodge Leased by Richard Adams from the Barry estate at the time of Griffith's Valuation, when it was valued at £14. Lewis refers to it as the seat of R. Adams in 1837. Though a building appears to exist at the site it is not named on the 25-inch Ordnance Survey map of the 1890s. A hotel is marked at the site.
Glanduff (Kilbrittain) William Stawell held this property in fee at the time of Griffith's Valuation, when it was valued at almost £9. There is no trace of a building at the site now.
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
Glanleam Glanleam was the home of the Knight of Kerry in Valentia. Tradition claims the property was first built in the eighteenth century as a linen mill, which was later remodelled as a house. In 1837 Lewis mentions it as the "beautiful seat of the Knight of Kerry". At the time of Griffith's Valuation, it was valued at £31. In 1906 it was still the property of the Knight of Kerry and valued at £75. In 1943 the Irish Tourist Association survey noted that it was the owned by Lord Monteagle. It is still extant and now operates as a luxury guesthouse, famous for its tropical gardens. Photo of Glanleam
Glanmore A Russell home in the 19th century, Hajba writes that it was bought by Michael Russell of Mount Russell from the Tynte family in 1815. Occupied by Michael Russell at the time of Griffith's Valuation it was held by him in fee. The buildings were valued at £24. The family were still resident in the mid 20th century and the house is still extant. It is labelled Ballynaboola House on the 1st edition Ordnance Survey map but as Glanmore on the 25-inch edition of the 1890s. Photo of Glanmore
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.
Glantanemore A house valued at £11 in Glantanemore was occupied by Robert McCartie in the early 1850s. He also held 309 acres in the townland from Charles D. Purcell and Captain Wood. This may be the house referred to by Hajba as Glantane House, Cullen, home of the McSweeneys in the 20th century.
Glasdrumman The property at Glasdrumman in the parish of Fenagh, belonging to William Lewis, described as "in chancery" was leased to John Murphy in 1856 when it was valued at £8. It is still extant and occupied. Photo of Glasdrumman
Glasdrumman More William Palmer was the owner of a property valued over £7 at Glassdrumman More, barony of Rosclogher at the time of Griffith's Valuation. The house is still extant and occupied. Photo of Glasdrumman More