The house from a circa 1900 postcard
Earlier Houses: There was at least one earlier house on, or near, the site of the current house.
Built / Designed For: John Ynyr Burges
House & Family History: The long gallery has a carved English wooden mantel that's dated 1641.
Title: Guide to Irish Country Houses, A
Author: Bence-Jones, Mark
Year Published: 1988
Reference: pgs. 230-231
Publisher: London: Constable and Company
ISBN: 0094699909
Book Type: Hardback
House Listed: Class A
Park Listed: Unknown
Past Seat / Home of: SEATED AT EARLIER HOUSES: O'Donnelly family, 16th century. Sir Toby Caulfeild, 1st Baron Caulfeild, until 1627; James Caulfeild, 1st Earl Charlemont, 18th century; Caulfeild family here until 1771. Ynyr Burges, 1771-93; John Henry Burges, early 19th century. SEATED AT CURRENT HOUSE: John Ynyr Burges, 19th century; Major Y.A. Burges, 20th century; Burges family here until 1955. Thomas Doran, 1955-60.
Current Ownership Type: Charity / Nonprofit
Primary Current Ownership Use: Mixed Use
Ownership Details: Owned by the Thomas Doran Trust, who, since 1960, have operated Parkanaur College, a training center for young adults with intellectual, physical, and/or sensory disabilities; the house is also available for weddings and events.
House Open to Public: By Appointment
Phone: 02887-761-336
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.parkanaurmanorhouse.com/
Historic Houses Member: No