Teach an Bhaile Mhóir aka Ballymore House (built 1721) was erected by Richard Donovan (1697-1763) whose estate has since enjoyed long-standing connections with the Donovan family including:
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Richard Donovan (1752-1816);
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Richard Donovan (1781-1849) 'of Ballymore' (cf. 15612001);
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Richard Donovan (1819-84) 'late of Ballymore Camolin County Wexford' (Calendars of Wills and Administrations 1885, 217);
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Richard Donovan JP DL (1858-1916), 'Gentleman late of Ballymore County Wexford' (Calendars of Wills and Administrations 1916, 172);
The house was "Improved" in 1740 and damage during the1798 Irish Rebellion (and repaired in 1815). Adjacent outbuildings (extant 1839) included a mill showing an enclosed waterwheel; a wedge-shaped walled garden (extant 1839);
At the time of the 1911 Census the house continued to be Donovan occupied. Burned in an accidental fire in 1955, they removed to a nearby cottage until the house was restored in 1956.
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ORIENTATION: Ballymore, Kilbride Civil Parish | Ireland | VIEW SOURCE |
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PLACENAME: Ballymore Demesne KILBRIDE | Ireland | VIEW SOURCE |
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NIAH: Buildings of Ireland | Ireland | VIEW SOURCE |
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Wexford Heritage Trail | Ireland | VIEW SOURCE |
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Census 1911: Ballymore Demesne | Ireland | VIEW SOURCE |
