DiCamillo Companion
Ireland

Leamaneh Castle (Lemeneagh Castle)

  • Built / Designed For: Toirdhealbhach Donn Ó Briain (O'Brien), one of the last high kings of Ireland.

    House & Family History: A stone fireplace from one of Leamaneh's state rooms is today in the Old Ground Hotel in nearby Ennis.

  • Garden & Outbuildings: By the end of the 17th century the Leamaneh Estate spanned over 10,000 acres. In the early 20th century (circa 1907) the barbican-like entrance gates to the house were moved to Dromoland Castle by Lord Inchiquin.

  • Title: Guide to Irish Country Houses, A
    Author: Bence-Jones, Mark
    Year Published: 1988
    Reference: pgs. 183-184
    Publisher: London: Constable and Company
    ISBN: 0094699909
    Book Type: Hardback

  • House Listed: Unknown

    Park Listed: Unknown

  • Past Seat / Home of: Toirdhealbhach Donn Ó Briain (O'Brien), 15th century; Murrough O'Brien, 1st Earl of Thomond, until 1551; Donough O'Brien, until 1582; Conor O'Brien, 17th century; Sir Donough O'Brien, 1st Bt., until the late 17th century.

    Current Ownership Type: Individual / Family Trust

    Primary Current Ownership Use: Ruinous

  • House Open to Public: No

    Historic Houses Member: No

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