Rocketts' Castle, Hotel & Estate

A wonderful afternoon was held yesterday, Saturday, September 14th,

at local Rocketts' Castle, Hotel and Estate,

when a specially invited number of people were present to experience

the delightful Hotel, its new Tea Rooms and its beautiful surroundings,

on an equally beautiful day.

The historic house, recently converted to a hotel,

aroused the most interest, especially among many photographers present,

including Carrick Camera Club members.

The Tea Room large extension,

viewed from the serving area.

The proprietor of Rocketts' Castle Hotel and estate, Mr. Thomas Driver, 

and staff, outside the Tea Room.

Local equine business-man, Jimmy Keane, in conversation with Frances Shanahan, former Radio Éireann reporter. 

Lucy Danagher and her mother Ann Power (née Maher), at the Tea Rooms,

descendants of the Medlycott family, earlier inhabitants of Rocketts' Castle estate.

See four Medlycott memorials on walls of Clonegam Church, on a post on this site titled:

Clonagam Church Interior part 2.
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The ancient castle
seen here from under one of the many
fine parkland trees.

                                                                                                                                                               The Fishing Lodge,

situated between the house and the River Suir.

Big attraction of the day

was a display by S.A.R.D.A.,

Search and Rescue Dogs Association,

from Wales and England.

It was a pleasure to converse there with

the team from Denbigh, North Wales,

a place I have visited in the past!

A videographer was recording

all the goings-on,

as were quite a few

photography enthusiasts.  

                                    Present too were members of the Irish Coast Guard.

The events included some show-jumping,

but I failed to record everything!

                                                                                                                                                        Another of the fine, mature parkland trees.

The ancient castle . . . . from A.D. 1212 approx!

Frontal view of the house.

Looking ceiling-wise 

in the Tea Room.

                                 

Mr.  Driver, once again, who made a point of introducing himself 

and conversing with most of those attending, seen here with staff members

in the well-equipped Tea Room.

Thanks to Miss Shirley Power,
from whom I received the invitation
to attend!
Much appreciated by members of Carrick Camera Club and myself.

                                                                                                                                                               You can read all about the estate's 'colourful' history at:

https://www.irishtimes.com/life-and-style/homes-and-property/new-to-market/russian-oligarch-s-waterford-bolthole-and-polo-ground-for-6m-1.3210275

which is dated September 7th 2017.