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This house had a long history being mentioned as far back as the "Civil Survey 1654-56". At that time the property consisted of 280 acres and was valued at £23. The history of the house begins in the 17th century. It passed through the FitzGeralds and Prendergasts eventually coming into the possession of the Coghlan family in 1718. The Coghlan family occupied it in the 18th and 19th century. The Coghlans were descendants from an ancient Irish family, Ó'Cochlain. There are many early 18th century references to the Coghlans in relation to trade with Bristol, Waterford and Newfoundland. In the 19th century Ardo was occupied by the Lawlor family who added further towers to the building. The next owner was Sir Joseph Neale McKenna who is buried along side his wife in a mausoleum by the entrance gate. Ardo House was at its best during the years 1860-1900. By the end of the 19th century Ardo was passed to Marshal McMahon, first President of the Third French Republic. It was later sold but remained unoccupied and eventually the roof collapsed and so fell into ruin in 1920's.
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Attractions nearby
Ardmore Cathedral and Round Tower within 1.4 km
Ballinacourty Lighthouse within 20 km
Ballycotton Lighthouse, Ballycotton Island within 21 km
Conna Castle Ruins within 29.7 km
Dromana Gate within 18.9 km
Dungarvan Augustinian Friary within 19.4 km
Ightermurragh Castle Ruins within 18.9 km
Lismore Castle and Gardens within 25.5 km
Mine Head Lighthouse within 12.2 km
Mount Melleray Abbey, Cistercian within 28.4 km
North Abbey, Dominican, Youghal within 7.8 km
St. Carthage's Catholic Church, Roman Catholic, Lismore within 25.3 km
St. Colman's / Coleman's Cathedral, Church of Ireland and Round Tower, Cloyne within 27.3 km
The Ballysaggartmore Towers within 27.3 km
The Old Midleton Distillery within 29.3 km
Youghal Lighthouse within 6.7 km
Hostels
An Stor Tourist Hostel, Midleton within 29.5 km
Evergreen House Hostel, Youghal within 7.1 km
C and C Parks
Bayview Caravan and Camping Park within 20 km
Casey's Caravan and Camping Park within 21.6 km
