Killeavy Castle Estate Killeavy, Co. Armagh Northern Ireland

Killeavy Castle Estate Killeavy, Co. Armagh Northern Ireland THE HISTORY OF KILLEAVY CASTLE , Also known locally as Bell's Castle. Killeavy Castle is a Grade A listed 19th century castle located in County Armagh, Northern Ireland. It was built for the Foxall Family between 1810 and 1820 and was later designed to resemble Gosford Castle in Northern Ireland.Starting life as a country farm house the building was owned by the Foxall Family between 1810 and 1820 who later commissioned architect George Papworth to added four tower, outbuildings and add Tudor style windows to the building in 1836. By 1881 the castle came into ownership of the Bell family where it remained until the death of Maureen Bell in 2000 The Foxalls, Killeavy Castle's first family Meredith Foxall was a founder of Moore, McCann and Foxall's Bank of Newry. Although the bank crashed in 1816, the Foxall family still managed to salvage enough funds for Powell Foxall to commission extensive repairs and additions to Killeavy Lodge in 1836. Joseph Foxall and his successor Powell Foxall are responsible for the impressive broadleaf woodlands that cover a considerable part of the mountain.   The Gillespies, Killeavy Castle's second family From the mid 1860's to the late 1870's Killeavy Castle was the residence of William Gillespie who rented it from Joseph Foxall.   The Bells, Killeavy Castle’s third family The Bell family took ownership of the property in 1881. It has sometimes been referred to as 'Bell's Castle'. Over the years, the value of the property fluctuated dramatically. By 1921, part of the building was empty and part was rented by John A Bell. It was valued at only £22. Killeavy Castle remained in the possession of the Bell family until the death of Maureen Bell in 2000.   The Boyles, Killeavy Castle’s current family The Boyle family took ownership of the Estate in 2013 and began a major redevelopment programme. Mick Boyle emigrated to Australia in the late 1960’s with his parents, Michael and Pauline Boyle, who both come from South Armagh. Having such strong connections to the area, the family are determined to return the Estate to its former glory and develop a hospitality and agriculture experience that can be enjoyed for generations to come . please copy and paste on the link to see castle website www.killeavycastle.com. Hi everyone if you would like to help the channel out even more you can donate to the channel in the youtube Banner link or in the about section link . thanks to everyone your support has been amazing its very much appreciated.