An 1829 engraving of the House from "Neale's Views of Seats"
Built / Designed For: The Right Honorable John Ponsonby, Speaker of the Irish House of Commons.
House & Family History: Bishopscourt is noted for its fine imperial staircase. It was on the grounds of the Bishopscourt Estate that Daniel O'Connell fought a duel with John d'Esterre on February 1, 1815.
Architect: Richard Morrison
Date: Circa 1780-90John Preston (J.P.) Neale, published under the title of Views of the Seats of Noblemen and Gentlemen in England, Wales, Scotland, and Ireland, among other titles: 2.S. Vol. V, 1829.
House Listed: Unknown
Park Listed: Unknown
Current Seat / Home of: Farrell family
Past Seat / Home of: SEATED AT EARLIER HOUSE: Piers Butler, 8th Earl of Ormond, 16th century. SEATED AT CURRENT HOUSE: John Ponsonby, 18th century; William Brabazon Ponsonby, 1st Baron Ponsonby, 19th century. John Henry Scott, 3rd Earl of Clonmell, 1838-? Edward R. Kennedy, 20th century.
Current Ownership Type: Individual / Family Trust
Primary Current Ownership Use: Private Home
House Open to Public: No
Historic Houses Member: No