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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0797, Page 148

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    Another room of interest is the dining room, this room is mainly constructed of oak, the floor is made of oaken blocks and the wall are inserted with panels of oak. In the centre of this hall there are stands a large table, which is valued at five-hundred pounds. In one of the bed-rooms, there is a large canopied bed in which the celebrated Irish statesman (Daniel O"Connel is said to have slept The grounds encircling the castle are an absolute picture of beauty, facing the veranda lies an expansive lawn, which is neatly fringed by trees. Beyond this lies a glen, from which the name "Glencairn" is derived. Near the glen is a lake, by whose side the remains of the late owner are interred. The Mr. Croker, being a bird-fancier, used to rear various species, of water-fowl on this lake, but eventually they were all killed by poachers Many well-known horses have been trained on this estate, the most notable being a horse named Orby, who won the "Triple Derby".
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Thomas A. Beney
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Glencairn, Co. Dublin