The Rockingham Estate is mentioned in the Annals of Kilronan as early as the year 1235. We cannot express the deep and heartfelt sympathy which is felt by all in this locality for the loss sustained by the Hon. In the estate office a firemen hacked the safe from the wall and it, and files and documents, were taken by willing workers to safety. The origin of the fire is not known - the plate was saved.
A letter from a relative, Farrell White, describes how he was evicted from his home due to a poor harvest. The Insurance Agent accompanied by Captain Robertson, inspected the ruin yesterday (Friday) when part of it was still burning. They burned fiercely and set alight the timber surrounds. We were looking at the end of an era, an era which brought ashes, a smouldering ruin that cast a red glow in the eastern sky as we wended our way down the avenue, along many changes to Ireland, the Ireland in which the ‘ Big House’, such as Rockingham then was, passed from being the epitome of an oppressive power to become an object of curiosity and an attraction for sightseers and tourists.
When this failed, stones were thrown to break the glass. Chairs, couches and tables were hurried from the rooms. It was thought that the jet of water would break the glass. I appreciate the research and history it provides. The blaze had started to come though the floor boards. Burnt down in 1957 it was taken over by the Irish Land Commission. A weight was procured, the fronts of the cabinets were smashed and the china carried to safety. Thanks again for the research. The hose from the basement was brought into action after the hall was cleared of its contents, which included some painting, antique furniture and some plants.Meanwhile the fire brigades were carrying on with the business at the rear and there was a growing feeling that the fire was gaining ground. The extent and aspect of this place, bespeak the magnificent mind of the proprietor, in reference to taste and topographical improvement. The MacDermotts had then ruled Moylurg for centuries and in 1578 a fine house was built by Brian Og MacDermott on the site where the Moylurg Tower now stands.
Only the servants were recorded on the census return. The headlamps stabbed two shafts of light through the smoke and we looked about to see what we might clear out to the lawn. In protest to the Poor Law Commissioners continued refusal to give the board a loan, Lorton resigned as Chairman of Boyle PLU. Birds frightened by the glare and the noise fluttered around us in the breaking dawn light. There was earnestness and a haste about the rescue operations but there was no panic. An eye-witness informs that the anxiety of people to save everything they could, induced great many to risk their lives.
Painting were torn from the walls and brought out to the lawn. In 1846, Lorton encouraged his tenants to sow wheat and rye, offering free seed to those holding less than 10 acres. Copyright © 2020 Ireland Reaching Out You must be a member of the Ireland XO community to add content to the database! In 1971, the Irish forest service demolished the ruin of the mansion. (The plan of the house is still visible in satellite imagery). So, too, had massive chandeliers, huge mirrors and seats. It was remarkable due to its dome front and 365 windows. In the Census of 1901, it is recorded as a 52-room house with 30 windows to the front, held by the Court of Chancery. Rockingham's former hunting lodge (also built by Nash circa 1810) with its castellated corner towers, is still extant.This is an interesting read. By the time of the Census of 1911, Rockingham House was the seat of On the evening of 10th September 1957, an electrical fault caused a fire to rage through the house for the best part of 24 hours.
A letter from a relative, Farrell White, describes how he was evicted from his home due to a poor harvest. The Insurance Agent accompanied by Captain Robertson, inspected the ruin yesterday (Friday) when part of it was still burning. They burned fiercely and set alight the timber surrounds. We were looking at the end of an era, an era which brought ashes, a smouldering ruin that cast a red glow in the eastern sky as we wended our way down the avenue, along many changes to Ireland, the Ireland in which the ‘ Big House’, such as Rockingham then was, passed from being the epitome of an oppressive power to become an object of curiosity and an attraction for sightseers and tourists.
When this failed, stones were thrown to break the glass. Chairs, couches and tables were hurried from the rooms. It was thought that the jet of water would break the glass. I appreciate the research and history it provides. The blaze had started to come though the floor boards. Burnt down in 1957 it was taken over by the Irish Land Commission. A weight was procured, the fronts of the cabinets were smashed and the china carried to safety. Thanks again for the research. The hose from the basement was brought into action after the hall was cleared of its contents, which included some painting, antique furniture and some plants.Meanwhile the fire brigades were carrying on with the business at the rear and there was a growing feeling that the fire was gaining ground. The extent and aspect of this place, bespeak the magnificent mind of the proprietor, in reference to taste and topographical improvement. The MacDermotts had then ruled Moylurg for centuries and in 1578 a fine house was built by Brian Og MacDermott on the site where the Moylurg Tower now stands.
Only the servants were recorded on the census return. The headlamps stabbed two shafts of light through the smoke and we looked about to see what we might clear out to the lawn. In protest to the Poor Law Commissioners continued refusal to give the board a loan, Lorton resigned as Chairman of Boyle PLU. Birds frightened by the glare and the noise fluttered around us in the breaking dawn light. There was earnestness and a haste about the rescue operations but there was no panic. An eye-witness informs that the anxiety of people to save everything they could, induced great many to risk their lives.
Painting were torn from the walls and brought out to the lawn. In 1846, Lorton encouraged his tenants to sow wheat and rye, offering free seed to those holding less than 10 acres. Copyright © 2020 Ireland Reaching Out You must be a member of the Ireland XO community to add content to the database! In 1971, the Irish forest service demolished the ruin of the mansion. (The plan of the house is still visible in satellite imagery). So, too, had massive chandeliers, huge mirrors and seats. It was remarkable due to its dome front and 365 windows. In the Census of 1901, it is recorded as a 52-room house with 30 windows to the front, held by the Court of Chancery. Rockingham's former hunting lodge (also built by Nash circa 1810) with its castellated corner towers, is still extant.This is an interesting read. By the time of the Census of 1911, Rockingham House was the seat of On the evening of 10th September 1957, an electrical fault caused a fire to rage through the house for the best part of 24 hours.