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.
Rockcorry
Rockcorry a village of handsome stone buildings, was built as a linen town by the Corr family. The ruin of the old linen mill can be seen on the outskirts of the village. Rockcorry was the birthplace of Jr Gregg. pioneer of shorthand writing.
1809 – Dawson Monument, Rockcorry, Co. Monaghan
Architect: James Wyatt
An obelisk-style monument, situated between Cootehill and Rockcorry, this was erected by local electors in honour of the 18th century MP Richard Dawson of nearby Dartrey.
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. Constructed as almshouses for “destitute widows”
1855 – St. James Church of Ireland, Rockcorry, Co. Monaghan
Architect: William Barre
Designed by William Barre who died before it was complete, this is a fine little Church of Ireland which has recently had a restoration.
