Derrymore grounds and woodland are now closed to further restrict the spread of coronavirus. Derrymore is an elegant informal thatched manor house, built by isaac corry in the late eighteenth century. Just south of bessbrook, and 4km west of newry, is derrymore house. Late 18thcentury thatched house in gentrified vernacular style. The property makes a perfect stopping point between belfast and dublin, with scenic walks. Richardson was responsible for establishing the village of bessbrook, and building bessbrook friends meeting house, which sits in the derrymore demesne. 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.
View all hotels near derrymore house on tripadvisor. Reflecting on the house and its history, both paula meehan and dragana. Armagh is a national trust property with a fascinating history. Derrymore house is a national trust property in bessbrook, county armagh, northern ireland. We were able to visit the monastic site early in the morning before the tour groups arrived and we had the place to ourselves.
The meeting house is a formidable structure, built of bessbrook granite, and presents a solid plain appearance inside and out. Derrymore house history later years technology trends. Derrymore house newry 2020 all you need to know before you. Grubb richardson, donated derrymore house and his estate at bessbrook to the national trust. Walk out the gate and you are right on the walking path around the lakes.
Meet rosemary mulholland who works at derrymore estate for the national trust, and hear about the origins of derrymore house and isaac corry. Before visiting a library to consult a book or other reference, please check with library staff to ensure that the book is actually available. Derrymore house is a perfect place to stay for a family, with it having extra beds in the rooms. Please note following government advice we have sadly had to. 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. Monday memories the hidden history of derrymore ring of gullion. Exploring the fascinating history and heritage of derrymore. It hosted british and american troops during the war.
It is a member of the church of ireland which is part of the worldwide anglican communion. See the median house price in any area across northern ireland. 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. The house was built in the 1770s for isaac corry, a politician who. World war ii was obtained from local history accounts and internet sites. Pass between grassy pastures and the beautiful planted woodland of the estate grounds. Built between 17761787, the 100 acre demesne of the property featured 140,000 trees. This is where the act of union between great britain and ireland was drafted. Derrymore world war 2 army base queens university belfast. 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.
A rich history and delightful walks can be had by those who explore the property in bessbrook, co. Bessbrook, newry, county armagh bt35 7ef northern ireland. The bar has now gone however a sign on the wall gives some information as to the history of the premises. Derrymore house is a late 18thcentury thatched house in gentrified vernacular style. 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. An elegant 18thcentury thatched cottage with its peculiar gentrified vernacular style. 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.
Derrymore house, near bessbrook, county armagh, is a singlestorey thatched cottage ornee of palladian form. The elegant thatched cottage was built in 1776 for isaac corry, the irish mp for newry for 30 years. The associated landscape park was designed by john sutherland in the late18th century. You can walk along the driveway towards the yellow, thatched cottage and along tracks within the demesne. The lack of adornment stems from the puritan roots of quakerism which is nourished by an inward faith and shuns elaborate symbolism. It features unique local thatching using shannon reeds. Derrymore house newry 2020 all you need to know before. In the 1970s a bomb in an oil tin was carried by the then occupant away from the house to a safe place. Malachy has carried out extensive surveys of the 100 acres of derrymore house demesne. Find average house prices, current average values and other historic property data with the. Derrymore house is a thatched cottage orne of about 1776 in a. The house is only open on a handful of days each year call or. Second world war in northern ireland county armagh part 3. Derrymore house is an eighteenth century, cottagestyle house and demesne now owned by the national trust.
A national trust property, derrymore house is an elegant thatched cottage that stands amid a picturesque landscape estate less than 2 miles from newry. It has one painting, probably by a local artist, transferred from florence court national trust. The then custodian, edmund baillie, carried some of these bombs away from the house to the garden. Bessbrook model village wins heritage lottery fund support.
Bessbrook historic model village, newry northern ireland. During the troubles, the house was damaged by explosive devices planted on five separate occasions between 1972 and 1979. A walk around derrymore house, a national trust property with a thatched roof situated between the towns of newry and bessbrook. Church of st peter and st paul 1874, at bessbrook parochial house, 11 chapel rd, bessbrook, co armagh, northern ireland. The book, entitled museum, has been launched on the 25th of july by author. 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. Would you associate this place or activity with history. The church of christ the redeemer, known locally as christ church, is situated in the south armagh village of bessbrook. Restoration carried out has brought the historic thatched cottage back to how it looked in the 18th century. Teach dhoire mhoir is a national trust property in bessbrook. Derrymore house newry, northern ireland attractions. The banner of bessbrook star of hope temperance loyal orange lodge 927, depicts derrymore house.
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