Rathcoursey House

Late 18th century, 2-storey house; hipped roof with 2 off-centre chimneys. Entrance front (W) of 7 bays; central round-headed doorway with fanlight behind porch. Rear has 2-storey gabled projections on N and S sides giving U-shaped ground plan; also central hipped-roof stairway projection. Date plaque on S elevation inscribed 'This house was built by James Tynte Smyth Esq. of Rathcoursey 1773 A.D.'. Courtyard enclosed by farm building to N. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 2: East and South Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1994). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009