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Situated immediately to the NW of a large bawn (CL008-050003-) and just SE of the site of Lisdoonvarna castle (CL008-050001-), in rough pastureland on the level floor of a valley, with views to E and W and ground rising to N and S. Labelled 'Site of O'Davoren's House' on the 1842 ed. of the OS 6-inch map. The construction date is unknown, but it appears to have been occupied by the O'Davoren family since before or after the abandonment of Lisdoonvarna castle in c. 1750, and would continue as the residence of their descendants the Stackpoole’s until at least 1837 (Comber 1997, 70; Lewis 1837, 183; Ua Cróinín and Breen 1997). The Lysaght family also resided here (Westropp 1915, 48). At the time of his visit Westropp (ibid.) did not mention any upstanding structural elements of the house. No remains are visible at ground level.
Compiled by: Mary Tunney and Conn Herriott
Date of upload: 20 December 2022
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