Lavally House, Ballinrobe
Lord Lucan's Agent's House
By Averil Staunton
Lavally House
According to Mr. Emmet Feerick RIP, a local Auctioneer, in September 1994 Lavally House at Ballinrobe in Co. Mayo was for sale. It was part of the Lord Lucan estate, which he constructed about 100 years ago as a residence for his agent.
Ownership of the property subsequently passed to the family of a Scotsman named Simpson, who was one of the pioneers of stall-feeding in the Ballinrobe area. It was then owned by Joan and Christy Dowdall who had retired there and were seeking a smaller property in the area.
The house stands stood on one acre of landscaped gardens and had well-maintained stone outbuildings. It is within walking distance of Ballinrobe’s new 18-hole golf course at Cloonacastle.
Accommodation included two bright receptions rooms, a fitted kitchen, bathroom, four bedrooms and a conservatory. The asking price then was £85,000