Haggardstown, May 2020
Other Where in the County Quizzes
For where in the County (1) see:
https://irishheraldry.blogspot.com/2020/04/where-in-county.html
(2) see:
https://irishheraldry.blogspot.com/2020/04/where-in-county-2.html
(4) see:
(6) see:
(8) see:
Many thanks for all who participated or reviewed the questions. Thanks for the feedback. I'd like to thank Kieran who helped with some of the answers and kept it on a good footing and also Don & Ned for their help! We had entries from some Council members and again from Matthew Dillon, thanks to them all. This time we decided to 'award' the prize for the 'princely sum' to Conor Kenny for the detail on a particular site that drew on local knowledge and some previous research. Thanks again to Conor.
If anyone has a photo of some local site that could be included the next time, please send it on.
Congratulations to our last winners:
Margaret Campbell
Matthew Dillon
So now for where in the County (3)?
We would welcome any further comment on the sites or additional help on site No. 11 near Collon.
Site No. 1.
Drumnasillagh Court Tomb Visited by the Society on a tour led by Dr Conor Brady, August 2009.
http://irishantiquities.bravehost.com/louth/drumnasillagh/drumnasillagh.html
Site No. 2.
For more information, please see: http://www.workhouses.org.uk/Ardee/
For the Irish Workhouse Centre in Portumna that we visited in 2019 see:
https://irishworkhousecentre.ie/
Site No. 3.
Drogheda in 1950 by Thomas Markey You will the jubilee cross on Millmount and the flags on some of the buildings commemorating the jubilee year.
See the website of the Highlanes gallery for more about Thomas Markey
http://www.highlanes.ie/Artist.aspx?ArtistID=33
Nine topographical drawings of Drogheda in pen by the self-taught and much loved artist Thomas Markey (1885- 1967) were on view as part of the summer Collection exhibition 2013. The drawings, together with the recently conserved large painting on the subject of The Resurrection, donated by the Augustinian Church, will make their first public appearance on the walls of the upper gallery on June 26 2013. The drawings were purchased for Highlanes Gallery at auction through the collaboration and cooperation of; Drogheda Borough Council, the County of Louth Historical and Archaeological Society and the Old Drogheda Society. The above drawing is one of the nine.
https://www.independent.ie/regionals/droghedaindependent/entertainment/markey-drawings-on-view-at-gallery-29356379.html
Site No. 4.
Milltown Castle
Milltown Castle is a medieval castle, probably built around the late 15th century. It was built by the Gernon family. It passed to the Fortescue family in the late 17th century through marriage. The Fortescues leased Milltown to the Byrne Family in the 19th century. The castle was inhabited until the mid 19th century.
(Kieran Campbell) see:
Some nice photos see:
http://irishantiquities.bravehost.com/louth/milltown/milltown.html
Site No. 5.
The Robinson Estate at Newtowndarver
The house (and accompanying outhouses and farmyard) belonged to George Grindle Robinson, born in Armagh, who owned over 700 acres in Co.
Louth in the 1870s. He and his family were
there in the 1901 census. George’s son Fred (b. 1880) became a Lieutenant
commander in the Royal Navy and was awarded a DSO for combating U-boats. By 1911 the house is still registered as being owned by the Robinsons
but was occupied/leased by Cecil Frances Wilkins, although not present
that night of the census, his four 'servants' are. The outbuildings and yard
that accompanied this house are testament to the standing of the Robinsons in
the 19th century. Goerge Robinson was son of James Robinson and married in 1867 at Castlebellingham, Anne, daughter of James Lindsay of Annaloughlin, Co Tyrone.
(Thanks to Conor Kenny for this information)
See: https://ourheroes.southdublin.ie/Serviceman/Show/17429
James Robinson (father of George Grindle Robinson) would appear to be a brother of John Robinson who died in 1851 and owner of Newtowndarver. John Robinson inherited his uncle's estate in 1824 at Burleigh Hill, Carrickfergus. His uncle, George Burleigh died in 1819 aged 77 and he is turn was son of Henry Burleigh. Grindle would obviously point to further family relationships.
On page 159 of Leslie's Kilsaran we note the 1821 census
Mr William Sheils of Newtowndarver is
named on a lease from 1742. In 1797 a new lease was drawn up between William Sheils of Newtowndarver and another
party, he named his three sons, Henry, George, and Brabazon Disney, on the
lease and William died in 1802.
Tullyallen The 'oldest pub' in Louth was newly opened in 2010
https://www.independent.ie/regionals/droghedaindependent/news/oldest-pub-in-louth-re-opens-to-huge-approval-from-locals-27150970.html
The premises was thatched in 2019 by Peter Childs, see:
https://www.trustedpeople.ie/professional/ps-childs-master-thatcher/thatching
So it is a case of before and after Googlemaps!
Site No. 7.
See some photos by Kieran Campbell including Castle Guard
https://www.britainirelandcastles.com/Ireland/County-Louth/Castle-Guard.html
'The Walled Town of Ardee: Selected Extracts' by Noel Ross in the 2011 Journal p. 339
Site No. 8.
Chapel Street Dundalk: Viscount Limerick Grammar School founded in 1725
https://www.buildingsofireland.ie/buildings-search/building/13705116/viscount-limerick-grammar-school-chapel-street-townparks-upper-dundalk-by-dundalk-county-louth
By Peter Kavanagh
Arms dated 1725, they don't seem to represent Hamilton for Viscount Limerick who established the school. Perhaps they are some modern representation. On the other wing is a reproduction of the arms on a gravestone at the nearby St Leonard's.
Site No. 9.
Ardpatrick near Louth Village, gateway leading to the ruined church and sometimes home to St Oliver Plunkett.
The martyred Archbishop Oliver Plunkett of Armagh (d. 1681) was beatified on Pentecost Sunday 23 May 1920.
Ardpatrick the ruined church used by Archbishop Oliver Plunkett. This site was only excavated in the 1930's so no celebrations were held in 1920. The local parish, like all parishes in the archdiocese, celebrated the beatification in proper fashion. In deed they had extra good reasons to do so, as Archbishop Oliver had lived and ministered for the greater part of hos ministry amoong their ancestors in the parish. Both tiny churches at Ballybarrack and Ardpatrick acted as Archbishop Oliver's pro-cathedrals during the 1670s.
(Taken from p. 31 The Beatification of Blessed Oliver Plunkett: Pentecost Sunday - 23rd May 1920, St. Peter's Basilica, Rome by Tommy Burns. (44 pages, A5 Booklet) It is available at St Peter's Church, the National Shrine of St Oliver, Drogheda for a price less than a pint!
Celebrations in Drogheda in 1920, Back cover, Drogheda's first procession in honour of Blessed Oliver, 30 May 1920. Thanks to Tommy, a member for kind permission to use the image.
Site No. 10.
An Tarbh Donn by Micheal McKeown, on M1 Dundalk Western Bypass
http://www.createlouth.ie/the-collection/micheal-mckeown/
https://www.dundalk.ie/news/30052014/brown-bull-sculpture-missing-off-m1
Site No. 11.
Kells Road, Collon
I'm not sure if the building at the front represented some kind of gate lodge? Does anyone know?
https://www.google.com/maps/@53.776199,-6.5110203,3a,75y,349.16h,90.97t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1snJXJdTJ42AKU8wNIzWrsMw!2e0!7i16384!8i8192
Site No. 12.
Dysart National School built in 1835, see
https://www.buildingsofireland.ie/buildings-search/building/13901820/dysart-national-school-dysart-county-louth
The Plaque dated 1835: https://www.geograph.ie/photo/889798
See Enda O'Flaherty's Blog on disused school houses:
https://endaoflaherty.com/2016/10/11/dyzart-national-school-dysart-townland-co-louth/
Site No. 13.
Chapel of Ardee Convent
The Ardee foundation of the Mercy Sisters dates to 1858. The convent was built on land owned by Clement Mullen, at High Mill Park, that was purchased at auction by Fr Dooley. The convent was designed by John Neville. The chapel was added later and was dedicated on 22 October 1873. The stall (oak?) are by Patrick and Brian Moonan of Drakestown. They were responsible for the more elaborate seating in the 'Gun Chapel' at Maynooth.
Interior of the Convent Chapel
Site No. 14.
Drumshallon Church
Lewis's Topographical
Dictionary of Ireland (1837)
The
Gentleman's Magazine, Volume 28; Volume 182, 1847
The oldest inscription reads: Here lyeth the body of Walter Eccleston of Drvmshallon who departed this life 6 Day of December Anno 1675
Site No. 15.
Black Hall Folly, Curstown (Photo: courtesy of Luke Torris, thanks)
Black Hall is an early nineteenth century house built for the Pentland family in a style greatly reminiscant of Francis Johnston ... the Folly Tower in the grounds, a three-stage nineteenth century tower of coursed rubble, with a square corner stair lit by loops and a battlemented parapet.
(Christine Casey: Buildings of Ireland - North Leinster pp206-7)
https://www.buildingsofireland.ie/buildings-search/building/13902206/black-hall-curstown-county-louth
Site No. 16.
West Street, Drogheda
West Street, Drogheda
West Street, Drogheda Smyth Butchers and the Coachouse (1984) Photo Courtesy of Kieran Campbell (Thanks!).
'Drogheda Town Centre' is modern, built about 1985 on the site of Smyth's butchers and the Coachouse. The Smyth family was that of the well-known golfer Des.
For a further take on the humerous Drogxit see:
Drogxit, is a play on the local sentiment to be free of the dual governance of Louth County Council and Meath County Council, and one could pose the question if there is a subconscious harking back to when the 'reunification' of Drogheda took place in 1412 under Henry IV
In 1412 they weren't saying 'Dundalk gets everything'!
Site No. 17.
Cappock's Gate, Ardee
See the 'The Walled Town of Ardee: Selected Extracts' by Noel Ross in the 2011 Journal pp 339-364
(Cappock's Gate pp 344-5)
Site No. 18.
Annagassan Bridge Note the ordnance survey benchmark. Lisnaran is to the viewer's left.
The nearby hillfort, Lisnaran Fort was traditionally associated with Linn Duachaill, although it is also claimed that Lisnaran is Gaelic rather than Viking. Linn Duachaill is the name of the Viking longphort near Annagassan and the settlement was built around the mid ninth century.
Ordnance Survey Benchmark at Annagassan
Site No. 19.
Stables/Coach-house at Toberdoney, once owned by the Henry Family.
https://www.buildingsofireland.ie/buildings-search/building/13901714/toberdoney-house-toberdoney-county-louth
Toberdoney came into the ownership of the Henry Family when Frank Henry married in 1860 Louisa Braddel when he purchased the land. Their son John Henry married 1891 Mary Florence Bayley.
Read about the adventures of their daughter Aline during World War I
https://books.google.ie/books?id=gTQkDwAAQBAJ&pg=PT131&lpg=PT131&dq=Aline+henry+spy&source=bl&ots=UCATTsivtu&sig=ACfU3U07D6cV-D3VesGoVJlHp-SEyNq8YQ&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjZ0eCiot_pAhW8TxUIHeEHC2wQ6AEwAHoECAoQAQ#v=onepage&q=Aline%20henry%20spy&f=false
Site No. 20.
Bridge over the Mattock, connecting Banktown (S.) viewer's left and Braghan
The sheds etc on the south side of the river are in the townland of Banktown and the property would have belonged to the Halligan estate in 1911 called 'the farmyard'. The bridge links the townlands of Braghan (n. side) and Banktown.
The Braghan stream, with several tributaries, the main one rising in Tullyesker, enters the Boyne estuary at Braghan Bridge.
Checking the 1901 and 1911 census, we see Nicholas Halligan was born in 1886, his parents, Nicholas and Mary Gertrude married in 1876, Nicholas (snr) was son of John Halligan of Banktown.
Marriage of Nicholas's parents in 1876.
Of you charity pray for the soul of John Halligan, Banktown, County Louth who departed this life on the 21st day of April in the year of our Lord 1865 aged 60 years…
(Mayne - JCLAHS, 1984)
http://www.termonfeckinhistory.ie/termonfeckin_deceased_buried_elsewhere_47.html
So very easily that’s three generations of the family.
Site No. 21.
Doolargy Mill originall originally Ogles, then Beresford Taylor and finally O'Hare's from the 1820s until present times. (Thanks to Don Johnston for this)
Taken from the 'The Flurry Valley' by Don Johnston, 2004 Journal page 394.
Site No. 22.
This is the gateway to Kane Graveyard.
Unfortunately, the road leading to it now 'seems' closed off, I crossed several fields to get at it ...
Site No. 23.
Heynestown (Haynestown) Castle
Beside St Nicholas's Church, probably sixteenth century, a square three-storey tower built of boulders and rubble stone, with four round corner turrets. A large semicircular arch, spanning between the turrets on both E and W elevations, once carried the battlements forward from the face of the wall. The interior is vaulted, with a dividing wall running E and W. Fireplace and press recesses, Garderobes in the NW tower at second- and third-floor levels. The SE tower contains the stain well
(Christine Casey: The Buildings of Ireland: North Leinster, page 172, see also:
Does anyone know who built Heynestown Castle?
Site No. 24.
St Mary's Sunday School, situated on Mary Street, Drogheda, opposite the Church of Ireland. Built in 1879 by Thomas Plunket Cairnes.
Site No. 25.
Ballymascanlan: Terraced worker's houses.
These houses formed a terrace that was built to house workers from the Ballymascanlon estate. The chimneystacks are unusual and add interest to the composition. The terrace as a whole is an impressive design and a local landmark. See:
https://www.buildingsofireland.ie/buildings-search/building/13900747/ballymascanlan-ballymascanlon-co-louth
Finally very close to an ancient site, Garrett's Fort.
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