Linfield House
Until the early twentieth century, a strong class system was very much a feature of Irish social life. Lords and Ladies who belonged to established landed families often lived in very big, well-constructed houses on large estates.
Linfield House, Co. Limerick
This drawing shows Linfield House as it would have looked in 1795. This red-brick, three-storey house was owned by D. Grady in 1837. Unfortunately, it now lies in ruins.
This image is owned by the Limerick Studies Collection. © Mr P.J. O'Dwyer.Linfield House, Co. Limerick
This image is owned by the Limerick Studies Collection. © Mr P.J. O'Dwyer.
This image is owned by the Limerick Studies Collection. © Mr P.J. O'Dwyer.
Linfield House, Co. Limerick
This drawing shows Linfield House as it would have looked in 1795. This red-brick, three-storey house was owned by D. Grady in 1837. Unfortunately, it now lies in ruins.
This image is owned by the Limerick Studies Collection. © Mr P.J. O'Dwyer.This image depicts Linfield House, Pallasgreen, Co. Limerick, as it would have looked in 1795. It was a very striking house in its day, with its square shape and bright red bricks.
Caherconlish House
Those who lived in the big houses had a very different lifestyle from the rest of the Irish population. They kept servants and had guests to stay frequently. However, when the landed gentry began to decline in Ireland after independence was achieved for the country, many of the great old houses emptied and fell into ruin.
Some big houses were subjected to arson attacks from Republicans, particularly in the 1920s. Therefore, those houses that survive are important for what they can tell us about our heritage and our history.
Some big houses were subjected to arson attacks from Republicans, particularly in the 1920s. Therefore, those houses that survive are important for what they can tell us about our heritage and our history.
Caherconlish House, Co. Limerick
This drawing deicts Caherconlish House as it would have looked in 1870. Owned by the Wilson Family at this time, it passed to the Gabbett family later in that decade. Its name changed to Oakley Park, and later it was demolished to build a creamery. It was destroyed by fire during the Troubles of the 1920s.
This image is owned by the Limerick Studies Collection. © Mr P.J. O'Dwyer.Caherconlish House, Co. Limerick
This image is owned by the Limerick Studies Collection. © Mr P.J. O'Dwyer.
This image is owned by the Limerick Studies Collection. © Mr P.J. O'Dwyer.
Caherconlish House, Co. Limerick
This drawing deicts Caherconlish House as it would have looked in 1870. Owned by the Wilson Family at this time, it passed to the Gabbett family later in that decade. Its name changed to Oakley Park, and later it was demolished to build a creamery. It was destroyed by fire during the Troubles of the 1920s.
This image is owned by the Limerick Studies Collection. © Mr P.J. O'Dwyer.This drawing shows Caherconlish House in Co. Limerick as it would have looked in 1870. Owned by the Wilson Family at this time, it passed to the Gabbett family in the 1870s. Its name was changed to Oakley Park, and later it was demolished to build a creamery. There is now nothing left of this once imposing and beautiful house. It was destroyed by fire during the Troubles of the 1920s.