Slevoir House

Situated on a rise of ground in undulating countryside with extensive views of Lough Derg to the N. Described in the Civil Survey (1654-6) as 'an old ruined castle wholly demolished' (Simington 1934, vol. 2, 312). James Butler of Tullow in Carlow is listed as proprietor in 1640 (ibid.). No visible remains at ground level. A castle in the townland of Slevoir is depicted on the 1654-7 Down Survey map of the barony of Lower Ormond (NLI, MS 721). On this barony map a tower house type castle is depicted standing S of Lough Derg in the E quadrant of the townland surrounded by mature trees. It has been assumed that the 19th century Slevoir House was built on the site of the castle depicted on the Down Survey maps. However it is possible that the medieval castle of Slevoir was located elsewhere within the townland. The 1654-7 Down Survey map of Terryglass parish would suggest that the castle was probably located in the woodland area depicted on the current OS 6-inch map located 360m E of Slevoir House. On this map the castle is shown N of the E edge of a bogland which is depicted on the 1838 ed. OS 6-inch map. This would place the castle in the area occupied by the woodland depicted on the current ed. OS 6-inch maps. The precise location of this castle within the townland of Slevoir has not been identified. Vol. 1 - North Tipperary' compiled by Jean Farrelly and Caimin O'Brien (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2002). Compiled and revised by: Caimin O'Brien Date of revised upload: 5 July 2016