celbridge

even the garden designs are mirrors of each other .... one wonders if the inhabitants became confused as to which side they were in!

Looks much the same in Google maps aerial view

Wikipedia has detailed files. Not sure who owned it at this precise date, though:

Frederick Lawless, a brother of the writer, naturalist, and historian Emily Lawless, with whom she was very close, was the last heir to the estate, after their elder brother Valentine died without a male heir in 1928. But his occupancy was short-lived, as Frederick himself died on 18 July 1928, and the title was extinguished.

University College, Dublin (UCD), purchased the Lyons Estate in 1963, the purchase consisting of Lyons House and approximately 1,200 acres (490 ha). In the early 1990s, the university sold the house and half of the land, approximately 620 acres. It was purchased by Ryanair businessman Tony Ryan in 1996.

UCD have more details:
on his death the Barony and Baronetcy of Cloncurry became extinct and Lyons Estate passed to Valentine’s youngest daughter, Kathleen Emily Marie Lawless (1888-1957). Kathleen bequeathed the remaining property to a cousin, G. M. V. Winn.

UCD Purchase Lyons Estate
University College, Dublin (UCD), purchased Lyons Estate in 1962 from the Winn family, the purchase consisted of Lyons House and approximately 1,200 acres (490 ha).

Niall McAuley Interesting! That is the second time in recent weeks that Tony Ryan's name has come up with regard to big houses!

Mr French / Lawarence supplies a wider view earlier - catalogue.nli.ie/Record/vtls000322134

Edit - He is holding a stick in his right hand.

Looking through the survey photos on the NBHS (NIAH) site it appears Mr Boru is not there anymore.
NLI needs a Missing Statue tag.

www.buildingsofireland.ie/buildings-search/building/11805...

O Mac As you wish!

And you reminded me of this statue, so added Moving, rather than Missing Statue tag.
[https://flic.kr/p/whSXd5]

“AI Overview The famous wooden carving at Celbridge Abbey in County Kildare, historically localized as the "Brian Boru Statue", is a rustic, weather-worn sculpture. It stands within the tranquil, historic grounds along the River Liffey that were famously associated with Jonathan Swift.
Historically, this piece is an example of local folklore rather than an authentic depiction of the High King.
It is one of a few scattered, traditional representations of Brian Boru found around Ireland”

Still no news of his current whereabouts

Has the statue succumbed to decay, being wooden, and no longer exists?

One leg shorter than the other?

Resisting the urge to tag cars (as we are wont to do), but I think there's a VW hatchback (maybe a Jetta or Passat), a Renault 5, and a Micra (or maybe a Fiesta). I can't see the OPW allowing anyone (staff or visitor) to park their hatchbacks out front like that any more. More interesting though is the restoration work on the parapet top right. And the trees. Comparing to the 19th century photo they seem to be the same trees and shrubs. And I suppose why wouldn't they be - after 100 years of care and topiary.

Subpopulus Hibernia 100 years ago the photographer would have had his camera mounted on a tripod complete with spirit level. He would also have a a "rising front" on his camera to avoid the dreaded "converging verticals" we see here. Progress eh?? Bob

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