The 15th century de Burgo tower house which forms the core of Tulira Castle, County Galway. This was one of a number of country houses acquired by new owners during the course of 2015, significant others including Bellamont Forest, County Cavan and Capard, County Laois. But many others remain on the market, such as Milltown Park, County Offaly, Newhall, County Clare, Kilcooley, County Tipperary and Furness, County Kildare, all of which have been discussed here on earlier occasions. Let us hope the coming year is kind to them and all of Ireland’s architectural heritage.
Here’s to a great 2016 for all of us and our history.
Thank you for all the work you do in keeping us updated on towns,castles, etc.
Is Furness still on the market? It’s listing has been taken down off the web. Shame the contents were auctioned, but that’s the way of the world.
I believe that Furness is still on the market (it may be temporarily ‘removed’ as sometimes occurs). Some of the contents were auctioned but by no means all – it still has more than sufficient…