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Roundwood House, Mountrath
Roundwood House, Mountrath
Roundwood House was built for Anthony Sharpe, who inherited the lands and an older house in 1735 on the death of his father, Isaac. The present house was built about 1741 at which date the name Roundwood first appears in the registered deeds in lieu of the former name, Killanure.
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St. Mochua's Desk
St. Mochua's Desk
St. Mochua founded a monastery - Teách Mochua - in the seventh century. A warrior at first, Mochua converted to Christianity at the age of 30 and later became a monk. The work was designed and made by sculptor Michael Burke in association with the staff and students of Scoil Mhuire Fatima and it is situated in the grounds of Timahoe's Round Tower.
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The Drawing Room in Stradbally Hall, Stradbally
The Drawing Room in Stradbally Hall, Stradbally
The exquisite drawing room in Stradbally Hall, Stradbally. The ceiling and frieze of the drawing room are excellent examples of the Adams' Style.
Courtesy of Mr. Thomas Cosby and the Cosby Family
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The Maltings, Donaghmore
The Maltings, Donaghmore
In connection with Perry's Brewery were extensive maltings at Donaghmore, Brosna and Roscrea, where only Irish barley was used.
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Timahoe Round Tower, Co. Laois
Timahoe Round Tower, Co. Laois
Timahoe Round Tower is the only remnant of the early monastery founded by St. Mochua. It is a very well-preserved Round Tower, measuring 96 feet in height. It is one of the widest Round Towers in the country.
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The War Memorial (Old Location)
The War Memorial (Old Location)
The original location of the War Memorial was at Bank Place, Portlaoise. It was built in 1918.
Courtesy of Michael Scully, Portarlington
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Drawing room at Lissadell
Drawing room at Lissadell
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© Sligo County Library,
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The Dining Room in Stradbally Hall, Stradbally
The Dining Room in Stradbally Hall, Stradbally
The beautiful dining room in Stradbally Hall formed part of the old Georgian house, and has not been changed in the subsequent alterations.
Courtesy of Mr. Thomas Cosby and the Cosby Family
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The Gold Room in Ballyfin House, Mountrath
The Gold Room in Ballyfin House, Mountrath
The Drawing Room in Ballyfin House was renamed the Gold Room as it was furnished with rich rococo gilt mirrors. This room was decorated in 1848 by Gillows and Conifod, Oxford St., London.
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John's Bridge
John's Bridge
John's Bridge, Kilkenny
Property of Dr. Brendan Grimes