Attyflin, Patrickswell, Co Limerick  

Mark Bence-Jones. A Guide to Irish Country Houses (originally published as Burke’s Guide to Country Houses volume 1 Ireland by Burke’s Peerage Ltd. 1978); Revised edition 1988 Constable and Company Ltd, London

p. 14. “(Westropp/IFR; Hewson/IFR) A two storey early to mid-C18 house. 5 bay centre with pediment; two storey two bay early C19 wings slightly lower than central block.” 

Was section 482 in 2000. Contact Brian and Bridie O’Connell, 061 440521 

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1770c – Attyflin House, Patrickswell, Co. Limerick 

A two storey mid 18th century house with a five bay central block. The two 2-bay wings are early 19th century additions. A fine Gibbsian door surround graces the main front. 

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Detached five-bay two-storey over basement country house, built c. 1770, comprising three-bay pedimented breakfront flanked on each side by a single-bay two-storey section. Further flanked by slightly projecting lower two-bay two-storey wings dating to the early nineteenth century. Square-headed window openings to first floor with six over six timber sash windows to main five-bay house with three over three timber sash windows to first floor of wings. Segmental-headed window openings to ground floor with six over six timber sash windows. Square-headed door opening with overlight and Gibbsian surround. Roughcast rendered walls with plat band at first floor sill level uniting all nine bays. Central window with shouldered surround. Enclosed yard to rear with cust stone stables. 

Appraisal 

Attyflin Park is an important house architecturally and historically within County Limerick. Its association with T.J. Westropp, a notable antiquarian in Victorian Ireland and a collector of folklore, who was born at Attyflin Park is of significant historical importance. Despite alterations, this house has retained its original character. Features such as the Gibbsian door surround and the ornate coat of arms in the front façade’s pediment, along with the stables, enhance the architectural heritage value of Attyflin Park.