Research on local government records in Fingal for the period 1870-1910 repeatedly highlighted issues with the water supply in Malahide. This ongoing issue is a case study of how nationalists...
The historical narrative around the Irish country house has long recognised its place as the epicentre of a community; economically, socially, and culturally. Particularly in Ireland where Industry was less frequent, the country house was one of the largest employers and engaged a local workforce. This talk will explore the experience of servants in the...
This talk is about the rise and fall of Kenure House and its estate and the trials and tribulations of the families who lived there. In the mid-17th century the lands of Kenure came into the possession of the Duke of Ormond, passing to Sir Henry Echlin in 1817. It then passed to the Palmers...
Howth Castle in North County Dublin was the home of the St. Lawrence family from 1230s until 1909. William St. Lawrence, 4th Earl of Howth died without issue in 1909 extinguishing the family lines and titles and his castle in decay. His successor, Julian Gaisford-St. Lawrence set about restoring and expanding the castle through the...
