1722 – Ardfert Abbey, Ardfert, Co. Kerry

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Ardfert, Co. Kerry, the Crosbie Estate, constructed circa 1720 by Sir Maurice Crosbie and further altered about 1830. Architect unknown. The house comprised a two-storey block with seven-bay front, the two outer bays on either side breaking forwards and framed by quoins. The front was elongated by lower two-storey wings which protruded forwards at right angles to it, thus forming an open forecourt. Destroyed by the Republicans in 1922 to stop Irish Free State troops from occupying it.

Published November 10, 2023 | Last Updated December 31, 2023