Stradbally Hall

Stradbally

Co. Laois

Ireland

Historic County: Co. Laoighis, Co. Leix, Queen's County

Circa Date: 1772 w/major 1860 rebuild

Status: Fully Extant

House Open to Public: By Appointment

Country House: Yes

House & Family History: Queen Elizabeth I seized the Franciscan religious house in Stradbally, which she bestowed upon Francis Cosby as a reward for his part in suppressing the native Irish; the Cosby family have been seated here ever since.
Architect: Charles Lanyon

Date of Birth: Jan 6, 1813
Date of Death: May 31, 1889
Nationality: Irish
Notes: Lanyon's eldest son, John Lanyon, became an architect. William Henry Lynn was an apprentice to the elder Lanyon.

Date: 1860
Designed: Rebuilt House in Italianate style

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House Listed: Unknown

Park Listed: Unknown
"Lassie" (2005). "My Boy Jack" (2007 - TV movie).
Current Seat / Home of: Cosby family; here since the 16th century.

Current Ownership Type: Individual / Family Trust

Primary Current Ownership Use: Private Home

Ownership Details: Available for weddings and events.
House Open to Public: By Appointment
Website: http://www.stradballyhall.ie

Historic Houses Member: No

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