Rockcorry

Rockcorry a village of handsome stone buildings with market house and Presbyterian church, was built as a linen town by the Corr family, at one time known as Newtowncorry. The ruin of the old linen mill can be seen on the outskirts of the village. Rockcorry was the birthplace of J.R. Gregg, the pioneer of shorthand writing.

1780s – Glenburne House, Rockcorry, Co. Monaghan

Large three bay Georgian residence with curved central entrance bay. Used as a residence for land agents for the Dartrey estate.

1809 – Dawson Monument, Rockcorry, Co. Monaghan

Architect: James Wyatt

An obelisk-style monument, situated between Cootehill and Rockcorry,

1846 – Dartrey, Rockcorry, Co. Monaghan

Architect: William Burn

Also known as Dawson Grove, Dartrey was built in 1846 and designed by William Burn as a large Elizabethan Revivial mansion to replace an earlier house on the site.

1847 – Widow’s Almshouses, Rockcorry, Co. Monaghan

A fine stone Georgian terrace of four houses with brick surrounds to the windows and doors.

1855 – St. James Church of Ireland, Rockcorry, Co. Monaghan

Architect: William Barre