Before visiting a library to consult a book or other reference, please check with library staff to ensure that the book is actually available. Please note following government advice we have sadly had to. Pass between grassy pastures and the beautiful planted woodland of the estate grounds. Armagh is a national trust property with a fascinating history. Reflecting on the house and its history, both paula meehan and dragana. House prices in derrymore meadows, bessbrook, newry bt35. In the 1970s a bomb in an oil tin was carried by the then occupant away from the house to a safe place. Richardson was responsible for establishing the village of bessbrook, and building bessbrook friends meeting house, which sits in the derrymore demesne. It has one painting, probably by a local artist, transferred from florence court national trust. The book, entitled museum, has been launched on the 25th of july by author.
See the median house price in any area across northern ireland. Grubb richardson, donated derrymore house and his estate at bessbrook to the national trust. It features unique local thatching using shannon reeds. The bar has now gone however a sign on the wall gives some information as to the history of the premises. The church of christ the redeemer, known locally as christ church, is situated in the south armagh village of bessbrook. The lack of adornment stems from the puritan roots of quakerism which is nourished by an inward faith and shuns elaborate symbolism. Monday memories the hidden history of derrymore ring of gullion. Derrymore is an elegant informal thatched manor house, built by isaac corry in the late eighteenth century. Teach dhoire mhoir is a national trust property in bessbrook. The light tank mark 6 shown here is at derrymore house, bessbrook and is being operated by men of c squadron fife and forfar yeomanry on 25th march 1941.
Derrymore house history later years technology trends. The house was built in the 1770s for isaac corry, a politician who. Derrymore house, near bessbrook, county armagh, is a singlestorey thatched cottage ornee of palladian form. Derrymore house is a thatched cottage orne of about 1776 in a. A fine marble fireplace was removed at this period and fitted in derrymore house, bessbrook, a property which had been donated by the richardsons to the national trust. Derrymore house newry 2020 all you need to know before. It hosted british and american troops during the war. Bessbrook, newry, county armagh bt35 7ef northern ireland.
Exploring the fascinating history and heritage of derrymore. Derrymore house is a late 18thcentury thatched house in gentrified vernacular style. This is where the act of union between great britain and ireland was drafted. An evening event, featuring tales of derrymore, the demesne and the surrounding townlands is set for thursday 15 march at 7. Walk out the gate and you are right on the walking path around the lakes. The grounds are open to the public most of the year round and the drawing room or treaty room in the house itself on selected dates only. An elegant 18thcentury thatched cottage with its peculiar gentrified vernacular style.
Bessbrook can also boast the craigmore viaduct, an 18 arch viaduct sweeping across the valley of the camlough river, as well as the national trusts derrymore house an elegant 18th century thatched cottage built as a country retreat. Derrymore house is a national trust property in bessbrook, county armagh, northern ireland. A national trust property, derrymore house is an elegant thatched cottage that stands amid a picturesque landscape estate less than 2 miles from newry. The then custodian, edmund baillie, carried some of these bombs away from the house to the garden. Built between 17761787, the 100 acre demesne of the property featured 140,000 trees. Derrymore house newry 2020 all you need to know before you. Derrymore world war 2 army base queens university belfast. We were able to visit the monastic site early in the morning before the tour groups arrived and we had the place to ourselves. It is open to the public and is described by the national trust as a late 18thcentury thatched house in gentrified vernacular style.
The property makes a perfect stopping point between belfast and dublin, with scenic walks. During the troubles, the house was damaged by explosive devices planted on five separate occasions between 1972 and 1979. Bessbrook historic model village, newry northern ireland. We are a group of people and local residents who are trying to get the space in derrymore used more by our community. The furniture in the then vacant moyallon house was auctioned off and the premises was leased to the department of health and social services as a residential special care school. Just south of bessbrook, and 4km west of newry, is derrymore house. World war ii was obtained from local history accounts and internet sites. In 1952, john stephens wakefield richardson donated derrymore to the national trust, and it was opened officially in 1957 by the lady wakehurst, wife of the governor of northern ireland. A rich history and delightful walks can be had by those who explore the property in bessbrook, co. Derrymore house newry, northern ireland attractions. The meeting house is a formidable structure, built of bessbrook granite, and presents a solid plain appearance inside and out. Join malachy conway, archaeologist for the national trust in northern ireland, for an engaging and informative evening delving into the hidden history of derrymore house demesne. Bessbrook model village wins heritage lottery fund support.
Malachy has carried out extensive surveys of the 100 acres of derrymore house demesne. Late 18thcentury thatched house in gentrified vernacular style. A short talk and presentation on the history of the house and grounds will be provided, followed by a facilitated discussion on proposals for future developments and activities which can make better use of the derrymore estate for the local community. The associated landscape park was designed by john sutherland in the late18th century. Church of st peter and st paul 1874, at bessbrook parochial house, 11 chapel rd, bessbrook, co armagh, northern ireland. The banner of bessbrook star of hope temperance loyal orange lodge 927, depicts derrymore house, where the act of union was signed. Restoration carried out has brought the historic thatched cottage back to how it looked in the 18th century. Corry was a prominent politician, mp for nearby newry for many years and a key promoter of the act of union of 1800 which may have been drafted in the drawing room. Find average house prices, current average values and other historic property data with the.
The house is only open on a handful of days each year call or. The elegant thatched cottage was built in 1776 for isaac corry, the irish mp for newry for 30 years. Derrymore house is a thatched cottage orne built around 1776 for isaac corry. Second world war in northern ireland county armagh part 3. You can walk along the driveway towards the yellow, thatched cottage and along tracks within the demesne. A walk around derrymore house, a national trust property with a thatched roof situated between the towns of newry and bessbrook. It is open to the public and is described by the national trust as a late 18thcentury thatched house in gentrified vernacular style it was built between 1776 and 1787 by isaac corry, mp for newry for thirty years, on land he inherited from his father. The banner of bessbrook star of hope temperance loyal orange lodge 927, depicts derrymore house. Derrymore grounds and woodland are now closed to further restrict the spread of coronavirus. Derrymore house is an eighteenth century, cottagestyle house and demesne now owned by the national trust. Meet rosemary mulholland who works at derrymore estate for the national trust, and hear about the origins of derrymore house and isaac corry. Would you associate this place or activity with history. Derrymore house is a perfect place to stay for a family, with it having extra beds in the rooms. This is set in the demesne of the woodhouse, which was inhabited by the richardson family until the 1980s, and of derrymore house also a richardson property until bequeathed to the national trust, it was once the home of isaac corry mp.