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Mansions, castles and estates

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Mansions, castles and estates in Killala parish, from Irish Tourist Association Survey, 1943

There are three residences included in this section of the Killala survey:

• Cill Alaithe:- This was built around 50 years prior to the survey by a member of the Gore family. Owned at the time of the survey by A.K. Miller.
• Palmerstown Estate:- Home of numerous members of the Knox family. According to the family the original house was destroyed in 1798 and the present building was a converted coach house and stable.
• Castlereagh:- The residence of the first of the Knox family to settle ini the area.

The headings for the survey are listed below. Clicking on the heading will open the relevant section in the survey.

Accommodation

Amenities and general information

Antiquities

Customs, patterns

Historic sites

Natural features

Sports and games