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Kindlestown Woods trail also has it own car park and again you can see it on our map. To get to Kindlestown Wood from Delgany: go up Bellvue Hill and it’s on the right at the top of the hill. To view more information on Kindlesdown wood and to download free...
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The Glen of Downs was once part of the Bellevue Estate. In Victorian times the view from the rectangular room of the nearby Bellevue House was described as ‘ a scene of luxurious softness, combined with grandeur and significance’. The pleasant little Three Trout...
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Church of Ireland Parish Church, built by Peter La Touche at a cost of £5,000 and designed by Whitmore Davis, it was completed in 1789. A light Gothic building with a steeple rising 30m. over the Western entrance, containing a clock and bell. A stone tablet bearing...
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Delgany has been home to a community of Carmelite Nuns since 1844. Due to an historical need, a National School with places for 200 was opened at the Monastery in 1846. Teaching is not a normal activity of a Carmelite Monastery. However, due to prevailing...
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A Medieval castle possibly dating back to the 9th century although no datable finds have been made to confirm this. The castle appears to have been occupied into the 18th century. Excavation also established that the south and west walls represented a replacement wall...
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The estate of Ballydonagh comprised of 300 acres was purchased by David La Touche, David the Second, in 1753. The house was built between 1754-56 at an estimated cost of £30,000. It was called ‘Bellevue’ and was David’s favourite country retreat. Exquisite gardens...
