Ballitore House destroyed by fire, 1923

Irish Times 13 April 1923

House destroyed by fire

Ballitore House, an unoccupied building, was burned to the ground on Tuesday. It had been rumoured that the Civic Guards intended to take it over for a barracks. Military from Carlow made seven arrests in the vicinity, and it is said that the men have been arrested in connection with the burning of the house.

James Durney
James Durney

James Durney is an award-winning author of over twenty books on national and local history. He was Historian-in-Residence for Co. Kildare Decade of Commemorations Committee from 2015-2017 and works in the Kildare County Archives & Local Studies.

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