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	tScholars.com \| Castletown (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		Castletown (Balley Chashtal in Manx) is a town in the south of the Isle of Man.
		To the north is Ballasalla, the north-west the village of Ballabeg and to the west Port St. Mary and Port Erin.
		The town sits on the north-western side of Castletown Bay, at the south western-tip of which is the Scarlett Point visitor centre.
	www.tscholars.com /encyclopedia/Castletown (384 words)

	Castletown - Biocrawler (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		Castletown (Balley Chashtal) is a town in the south of the Isle of Man.
		To the north is Ballasalla, the north-west the village of Ballabeg and to the west Port St. Mary and Port Erin.
		Castletown sits on the north-western side of Castletown Bay, at the south western-tip of which is the Scarlet Point visitor centre.
	www.biocrawler.com /encyclopedia/Castletown (317 words)

	Castletown House, County Kildare
		It may justly be said that Castletown is the largest and most splendid country house in Ireland, but it is also arguably the most important for it introduced sophisticated Palladianism from the continent and brought about a revolution in Irish architecture.
		Castletown's interior was largely created during the time of Tom Conolly, the Speaker's great nephew, who inherited the property in 1758 when he was twenty four.
		The Francini brothers first came to Ireland in l739 and are credited with the introduction of human figures into plaster decoration; characteristically, their plasterwork on the staircase incorporates a number of family portraits as well as large canvases, notably 'The Boar Hunt' by Snyders.
	www.irelandseye.com /aarticles/travel/attractions/houses/castltwn.shtm (839 words)

	Castletown House, Celbridge, County Kildare, Ireland (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		Castletown House, Celbridge, was built in 1722 for ‘Speaker’ William Conolly, the speaker of the Irish House of Commons from 1715.
		Castletown was then inherited by her nephew William.
		In 1965, Castletown was put up for auction by Lord Carew, whose mother was a member of the Conolly family.
	kildare.ie /heritage/historic-sites/castletown-house.asp (286 words)

	Castletown - Wikipedia Mirror
		Castletown (Balley Chashtal in Manx) is a town in the south of the Isle of Man.
		Castletown is also a House of Keys constituency, electing 1 MHK.
		The town sits on the north-western side of Castletown Bay, at the south western-tip of which is the Scarlett Point visitor centre.
	www.wiki-mirror.be /index.php/Castletown (379 words)

	Castletown (Kildare)
		The entire estate was sold by the Conolly-Carew family in 1965 to a property developer and in 1967 the house and some parkland were purchased by the Hon.
		Both Mr Guinness and subsequently the Castletown Foundation, who acquired the house in 1979, devoted considerable effort and resources to maintaining the house and restoring the principal rooms to a high standard.
		Castletown was transferred to state care on 1 January 1994.
	www.travelinireland.com /ireland_tourist_attractions/historic_houses/ireland_tourist_attractions_historic_houses_castletown.htm (148 words)

	The Supreme Court Historical Society
		Emily Ursula Clare Saint Leger, the daughter of the Fourth Viscount Doneraile, was the wife of Bernard Edward Barnaby Ftzpatiick Baron Castletown of Upper Ossory.
		The principal residence of the Castle-towns in Ireland was at Grantstown (Granston) in Queen's County, but they lived also at the house of her family, Doneraile Court, situated north of Mallow in Cork County.
		Since none of Lady Castletown's letters survive, the picture created by this correspondence is somewhat one-sided; it leaves the lady as a vague and mysterious figure while revealing in a blaze of light all the intimacies of Wendell's emotional nature.
	www.supremecourthistory.org /04_library/subs_volumes/04_c10_f.html (7840 words)

	Castletown House
		Castletown House is an early-nineteenth-century farmhouse set in scenic surroundings on a 200-acre beef and sheep farm, on which the ruins of a Norman castle remain (approached through open fields of grazing sheep).
		This must be one of the best-value accommodations in Ireland: the bedromms are of a good size and there are several interesting pieces of antique furniture.
		Castletown House was the recipient of a regional Agri-Tourism award.
	www.irelandseye.com /aarticles/travel/accomodations/BandBs/casttown.shtm (563 words)

	Castletown (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		Castletown is a town in the Isle of Man.
		Notable buildings in the town include Castle Rushen and the Old House of Keys.
		Tynwald used to meet in Castletown except on Tynwald Day, when it traditionally met (and still meets) on Tynwald Hill in St John's.
	encyclopedia.codeboy.net /wikipedia/c/ca/castletown.html (104 words)

	ireland.com / TRAVELservice
		In 1979, the Castletown Foundation took it over and it is now owned by Dúchas, an arm of the Office of Public Works.
		The Castletown estate also contains two follies, both commissioned by the widow of Speaker William Connolly to provide employment for the poor of Celbridge at a time when famine was rife.
		Established at the beginning of the 20th century, the stud is home to many of Ireland's greatest thoroughbreds and breeds high-quality stallions.
	www.ireland.com /explore/counties/kildare_a.htm (576 words)

	Castletown (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		Castletown is a heritage harbour consisting of outer and inner drying harbours.
		Castletown (Balley Chashtal in Manx) is a town in the south of the Isle...
		Castletown was once the capital of the Isle of Man and is dominated by the...
	douglasisleofman.metedouglas.com /castletown (607 words)

	Castletown House - Farmhouse Accommodation Bed and Breakfast
		Castletown House is a beautifully restored early 19th century family home situated on a working farm, within easy walking distance of the picturesque village of Donaghmore — setting for the film 'All Things Bright And Beautiful' which included such stars as Gabriel Byrne, Tom Wilkinson, Gabrielle Reidy, Ciaran Fitzgerald and Kevin McNally.
		Castletown House is Bord Failte Approved and has won no less than three Major Agri-tourism Awards and is also recommended by Brittany ferries, Dillard & Causin, Frommers and Bed and Breakfast Treasures.
		Castletown House is a member of Town and Country Homes and Laois Tourism and Midlands East Tourism.
	www.castletownguesthouse.com (179 words)

	History of Castletown, Killabban, Co Laois
		All that remains today is the mound (motte) which the original castle stood on which is still visible in the garden of Castletown House and which is represented by the fl circle on the map.
		The Archaeological Inventory Report on Castletown states that "Castletown was the site of one of the most important Anglo-Norman boroughs in Laois." The Anglo-Normans of the 12th century are only known to have established three boroughs in Co. Laois and Castletown was one of these.
		The Bowles of Ballickmoyler and the Church at Castletown.
	www.brennan-laois.com /Castletown.htm (718 words)

	Crystal Cruises - Shore Excursion Details
		Leaving the pier, join your motor coach for the scenic drive to Castletown House, the largest and grandest Palladian country house in Ireland.
		Built around 1172 at the confluence of the Rye Water and the River Liffey, it is part of an idyllic picture of luxurious country life, and was once home to the Honorable Desmond Guinness, President of the Irish Georgian Society.
		It was with this inheritance that Richard Guinness established a brewery in Leixlip, introducing Ireland, and later the world, to the now-famous brew.
	www.crystalcruises.com /window_excursion.aspx?EX=DBL-L&CID=6321&CD=09/03/2006 (362 words)

	Castletown chosen as Ireland's tidiest town in 2002- 9 September 2002 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		Castletown, Co. Laois, was today (9 September) awarded the title of Ireland's Tidiest Town in 2002.
		The picturesque County Laois village is no stranger to success in the Competition having been chosen as Ireland's Tidiest Village in the Tidy Town's Competition for the second year running.
		Representatives of hundreds of Tidy Towns Committees from around Ireland travelled to Dublin to see Minister Gallagher present the prizes: a perpetual trophy and a cheque for 13,000 to the Castletown Tidy Town Committee.
	www.environ.ie /DOEI/DOEIPub.nsf/0/f2c2bf96de57fa2980256f0f003dba2b?OpenDocument (401 words)

	Castletown - Art History Online Reference and Guide
		Castletown (Balley Chashtal) is a town in the south of the Isle of Man.
		Castletown has a station on the Isle of Man Steam Railway line (Douglas to Port Erin).
		Castletown sits on the north-western side of Castletown Bay, at the south western-tip of which is the Scarlet Point visitor centre.
	www.arthistoryclub.com /art_history/Castletown (233 words)

	To be updated
		Brother McNally was born in Ireland in 1923.
		The piece to be presented to Ireland is a posthumous cast authorised by the Estate, which in art world practice may be regarded as an authentic work.
		It is wonderful to be here on the west coast of Ireland at the National Museum of Country Life to mark the coming home of a work executed across the world by one of Mayo's most famous sons.
	www.biotechnics.org /2brother_joseph_mcnally.html (4156 words)

	Castletown Rugby Union Football Club :: Isle of Man (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		The Isle of Man is a small island which can be found approximately halfway between Ireland and the UK Mainland, in the middle of the Irish Sea..
		It's a proud and very beautiful town, with rugged coastline and picturesque views across the sea and is predominantly overseen by the remains of Castle Rushen.
		This is owned and managed by Castletown Commisioners (who could potentially be likened to a borough council in the UK).
	www.castletownrufc.com /location.php (421 words)

	Music In Great Irish Houses ::: June 14th ::: (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		In 1993 she represented Northern Ireland in the Cardiff Singer of the World Competition.
		Undoubtedly the greatest Palladian house in Ireland, Castletown House had fallen into terrible disrepair until rescued in 1967 by Hon.
		The gates of Castletown House are at the end of this road.
	www.musicirishhouses.com /prog/june14th.html (835 words)

	RTÉ News: Castletown wins Tidy Towns award
		Castletown was chosen from more than 700 towns and villages around the country to take the overall prize.
		Lismore in County Waterford was awarded the title of tidiest small town, while Ennis in County Clare was chosen as Ireland's tidiest large town.
		Castletown also received the title of Ireland's tidiest village.
	www.rte.ie /news/2002/0909/tidytowns.html (208 words)

	Highbeam Encyclopedia - Search Results for Castletown
		Louth County in the ne Republic of Ireland, in Leinster province, bordering Northern Ireland (n) and the Irish Sea (e); the capital is Dundalk.
		It is a low-lying region, except in the hilly nw and the mountainous n, drained by the rivers Fane, Dee and Castletown.
		Irish furniture 1740-1800: the Knight of Glin, Desmond FitzGerald, recalls how his interest in Irish furniture developed when he was working at the Victoria and Albert Museum, and reviews the slow return to fashion--and appreciation in value--of Irish baroque furniture over the past decade or so.(Collectors' Focus)
	www.encyclopedia.com /SearchResults.aspx?Q=Castletown (582 words)

	directopedia : Directory : Regional : Europe : United Kingdom : Scotland : Highland : Castletown
		A Friendly Family Run Coaching Hotel offers Single, Twin, Double, Triple, and Family rooms, situated in the village of Castletown between Thurso and John O Groats.
		scotland-index, caithness castletown scotland, dunnet caithness heritage, dunnett ranger, dunnett ranger centre, dunnet forest, dunnet forest walk, dunnet sculpture, castletown flagstone, mary ann's cottage, castletown harbour, dwarick, dunnet, beach, ranger, centre, dunnet, beach, sand, castle, comptetition, fishing, St john's loch, peedie sands, flagstones
		Alternate uses: Castletown, Ireland, Castletown, Portland, Castletown, Tyne and Wear and Castletown, Caithness, in Highland Scotland.
	www.directopedia.org /directory/Regional-Europe/United_Kingdom-Scotland-Highland-Castletown.shtml (571 words)

	Historic Houses
		Indeed, the whole complex is an interesting reminder of a stage in the industrial development of this country which has now given way to a more sophisticated, but usually far less fascinating technology.
		The visitor to Newmills can experience the pleasure of seeing one of the largest waterwheels in Ireland in action as it drives the machinery of the corn mill.
		A delightful cottage orn�built in the early 1800s by Richard Butler, 1st Earl of Glengall to a design by the famous Regency architect John Nash.
	www.travelinireland.com /ireland_tourist_attractions/historic_houses/ireland_tourist_attractions_historic_houses.htm (588 words)

	Laois County Ireland
		As with every other place in Ireland, if you happen to be seated where the musician's normally set themselves up, you will soon be asked to vacate your spot and allow someone with an instrument sit in.
		There were 9,878 families in the county according to the 1926 Census for Ireland, the average number in each family being 4.4.
		The number of 'inhabited houses' was 11,260, with an average of 4.6 persons to each house.
	www.from-ireland.net /contents/laoisconts.htm (1029 words)

	Browse Ireland: Search Results
		Mary,s Cottage is Self-Catering Accommodation overlooking the Village of Kinnity in Co.Offaly Ireland.
		It is located at the foothills of the Slieve Bloom Mountains and within walking distance of Kinnitty Castle.
		Ireland's industrial heritage past is a neglected area of interest.
	www.browseireland.com /links/cgi-bin/search.cgi?query=Castletown (547 words)

	Design by Donna Shannon
		Print rooms were highly fashionable between 1755 and 1820 in England and Ireland.
		Few originals survive today, but notable examples are Uppark, W. Sussex; The Duke of Wellington's House, Stratfield Saye; Woodhall, Hertfordshire and Castletown in Ireland.
		The prints are pasted directly on the wall, framed with traditional, high-quality printed paper borders and embellished by chains, ropes, ribbons, and swags hand-cut from printed sheets.
	www.designbydonnashannon.com (137 words)

	North Kildare Tourist Route - Touring Routes of County Kildare, Ireland (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		The castle was built soon after 1172 at the confluence of the Rye Water and the River Liffey, by Adam de Hereford, a follower of Strongbow.
		It houses an important collection of furniture and paintings from the great houses of Ireland and is open to the public throughout most of March and September, and for the full month of May, (otherwise by appointment).
		Begun in 1722 by William Conolly, Castletown has been described as the finest house in Ireland and was on many a travelling gentleman's itinerary in the 18th and 19th centuries.
	www.kildare.ie /tourism/TouringRoutes/north_kildare.asp (386 words)

	Castletown House,Homes (Historical) in Kildare. Find all Kildare Travel and Tourist information in Ireland
		The building was begun between 1721 and 1722 for William Conolly (1622-1729), the son of a Donegal innkeeper who, through astute dealings in forfeited estates after the Williamite wars, had become the richest man in Ireland.
		The design of the house was entrusted to the Florentine Alessandro Galilei (1691-1737), best known for his work on the Lateran Basilica in Rome.
		She eventually died in 1821, seated in a tent erected on the lawn in front of Castletown, for it was her wish that she should go looking at the house she had loved so much.
	kildare.goireland.com /scripts/low/xq/asp/areaid.180/areatype.C/cat.9/SubjectID.84/PremisesID.11809/qx/premises.htm (406 words)

	Trumera V Castletown
		Castletown fielded a reasonably strong side with only 5 or 6 regulars missing from their championship line up.
		Many feared for Trumera in this game, but as it transpired it was Castletown that had to scramble for victory.
		Trumera took the game to the champions from the start in what was a bruising encounter.
	www.iol.ie /~trumera/trumeragaa/gamecastletown/Castletowngame.htm (245 words)

	Ireland - Catholic Church Local History and Ancestors Genealogy Research
		Parishes of the Archdiocese of Dublin and Ireland
		Dun Laoghaire - Rathdown County Council - "...on the east coast of Ireland and is bounded on the north by Dublin City, to the south by County Wicklow, to the east by the Irish Sea and to the west by the foothills of the Dublin mountains.
		County Kildare + Province of Leinster + Republic of Ireland.
	home.att.net /~Local_Catholic/Catholic-Ireland.htm (6071 words)

	Castletown Celbridge County Kildare - Irish Historic and Tourist Sites - 1 2 Travel Ireland Regional Information Guide
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	www.12travel.com /ie/attractions/castletown.html (214 words)

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