The ruins of the house in 2022
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