Burkes of Marblehill
Articles
Echoes of Grandeur. Exploring Marblehill House
A Glimpse into Galway's Grand Past
The townland of Marblehill holds a hidden secret: the enigmatic ruins that stand as a mere shadow of a once-grand estate. Today, the house and stables are little more than ivy-clad shells, yet less than a century ago, they...
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Lady Elizabeth Burke
Lady MARY ELIZABETH (nee Calcraft) BURKE, wife of Sir John Burke of Marble Hill, Galway, Ireland.
A Lady of Galway. The Story of Mary Elizabeth...
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Justice and the Privileged Few
Sir Thomas Burke, and the Trials of 18th Century Galway
Sir Thomas Burke, the 18th-century baronet and landowner of Marblehill in County Galway, wasn't just...
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Black Gold of the Shannon: Sir Thomas Burke and the Miracle...
The Muck of Success and Agriculture
Imagine a bleak panorama stretching outwards from Marblehill, Sir Thomas Burke's grand estate in 18th-century Galway. The land, once...
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Building a Legacy in Stone: The Burkes of Marblehill and the...
From Humble Beginnings to Marblehill
Nestled amidst the rolling hills of County Galway lies a story of resilience and ambition – the tale of the...
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From Catholic Landowner to Barony, The Rise of Sir Thomas Burke...
Sir Thomas Burke in the 18th Century Ireland
Sir Thomas Burke (1750-1813) stands as a multifaceted figure in 18th-century Irish history. Born into a Catholic...
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Unveiling Marble Hill’s Legacy: Sir John Burke’s Will and the Estate’s...
Marblehill House, nestled in County Galway, Ireland, stands as a testament to a rich history. Now, a key piece of that story is readily...
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