Partry House
Estate
Partry, County Mayo, Ireland
Estate
Partry House has a fine cut stone stable yard behind the
main house, with belfry. It has been completely restored and
is in daily use. The stone wet and dry boathouse with pier
have also been restored, providing an attractive lakeside
leisure area.
A tall stone arch guards the approach to the estate from
the main road (there is evidence that this may have been
part of a larger building) beside the gate lodge. Another
smaller stone arch is nearby.
Farm
The land around Partry Estate varies considerably and is
particularly diverse. Plentiful and various species of flora
and fauna abound and as such has been given Special Area of
Conservation designation. The estate is an idyllic and
uspoilt environment and a game sanctuary. A two-acre walled
vegetable garden is close by the house. An Edwardian lean-to
glass house has also been restored to use.
The farm with some 70 acres of pasture is now fully
organic and produces quality beef, lamb and vegetables. The
fields are fully fenced and perimeter walls are repaired.
The land has been drained and managed with appropriate
fertilisers.
Restoration
The present owner bought Partry House and Estate in 1995
and has since been restoring, repairing and refurbishing.
Visitors since have heard the story of the Lynch family and
Partry House. It is seen as an asset to the locality as a
visitor attraction and evidence of the rich cultural
heritage of the area.
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