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Ireland

Parkanaur Manor House

  • 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.

  • Architect: Thomas John Duff

    Date: 1839-45
    Designed: House for John Ynyr Burges

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  • 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