Towerhill – A Ruined Mayo Mansion

Towerhill – A Ruined Mayo Mansion

Built by Isidore Blake at the end of the 18th Century, Towerhill was a very fine “Big House” near Carnacon in south Mayo. Standing 6 bays wide and 3 bays deep over basement, the house was reputedly built on the site of an old burial ground and church dedicated to St....

Lough Carra in County Mayo

Lough Carra in County Mayo, is a 1,500 hectare marl / limestone lake, located around 16 km straight south from Castlebar. On its eastern shore lies the ruined Moore Hall, a former ‘big house’, home now to an important population of Lesser Horseshoe Bats....