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Whilst open to everyone however visitors should note that this is also a working estate and access for for access and estate working a also is this that note should visitors however everyone to open Whilst Whilst open to everyone however visitors should note that this is also a working estate and access for for access and estate working a also is this that note should visitors however everyone to open Whilst

Castle Leslie is first and foremost a family home and, secondly, an equestrian centre, hotel and spa. spa. and hotel centre, equestrian an secondly, and, home family a foremost and first is Leslie Castle Castle Leslie is first and foremost a family home and, secondly, an equestrian centre, hotel and spa. spa. and hotel centre, equestrian an secondly, and, home family a foremost and first is Leslie Castle

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have landed’! Desmond transferred ownership to his five children, one of whom, Samantha, now runs runs now Samantha, whom, of one children, five his to ownership transferred Desmond landed’! have have landed’! Desmond transferred ownership to his five children, one of whom, Samantha, now runs runs now Samantha, whom, of one children, five his to ownership transferred Desmond landed’! have

younger brother Desmond an ex R.A.F. pilot and also author of the best selling book ‘Flying Saucers Saucers ‘Flying book selling best the of author also and pilot R.A.F. ex an Desmond brother younger younger brother Desmond an ex R.A.F. pilot and also author of the best selling book ‘Flying Saucers Saucers ‘Flying book selling best the of author also and pilot R.A.F. ex an Desmond brother younger

was awarded two ‘Croix’s de Guerre’ during the Second World War. She passed the Estate on to her her to on Estate the passed She War. World Second the during Guerre’ de ‘Croix’s two awarded was was awarded two ‘Croix’s de Guerre’ during the Second World War. She passed the Estate on to her her to on Estate the passed She War. World Second the during Guerre’ de ‘Croix’s two awarded was

fourth Baronet. Following ill health he transferred the estate to his sister Anita, a strong character who who character strong a Anita, sister his to estate the transferred he health ill Following Baronet. fourth fourth Baronet. Following ill health he transferred the estate to his sister Anita, a strong character who who character strong a Anita, sister his to estate the transferred he health ill Following Baronet. fourth

and was succeeded by Shane Leslie in 1944 who transferred the Estate to John Norman Leslie the the Leslie Norman John to Estate the transferred who 1944 in Leslie Shane by succeeded was and and was succeeded by Shane Leslie in 1944 who transferred the Estate to John Norman Leslie the the Leslie Norman John to Estate the transferred who 1944 in Leslie Shane by succeeded was and

new castle in 1878. His successor Sir John Leslie was related by marriage to Lord Randolph Churchill Churchill Randolph Lord to marriage by related was Leslie John Sir successor His 1878. in castle new new castle in 1878. His successor Sir John Leslie was related by marriage to Lord Randolph Churchill Churchill Randolph Lord to marriage by related was Leslie John Sir successor His 1878. in castle new

to the castle, and the village. Next in line was John Leslie, the first ‘Baronet of Glaslough’, who built the the built who Glaslough’, of ‘Baronet first the Leslie, John was line in Next village. the and castle, the to to the castle, and the village. Next in line was John Leslie, the first ‘Baronet of Glaslough’, who built the the built who Glaslough’, of ‘Baronet first the Leslie, John was line in Next village. the and castle, the to

His son died young however his successor Charles Powell Leslie III undertook a series of improvements improvements of series a undertook III Leslie Powell Charles successor his however young died son His His son died young however his successor Charles Powell Leslie III undertook a series of improvements improvements of series a undertook III Leslie Powell Charles successor his however young died son His

Charles Powell Leslie inherited the Estate in 1743 and went on to become the MP for in 1783. 1783. in Monaghan for MP the become to on went and 1743 in Estate the inherited Leslie Powell Charles Charles Powell Leslie inherited the Estate in 1743 and went on to become the MP for Monaghan in 1783. 1783. in Monaghan for MP the become to on went and 1743 in Estate the inherited Leslie Powell Charles

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of Jonathan Swift who often wrote about Castle Leslie and its colourful owners. It was not always always not was It owners. colourful its and Leslie Castle about wrote often who Swift Jonathan of of Jonathan Swift who often wrote about Castle Leslie and its colourful owners. It was not always always not was It owners. colourful its and Leslie Castle about wrote often who Swift Jonathan of

Robert and then to his children Robert Henry and ‘Vinegar Jane’. In their day all three were great friends friends great were three all day their In Jane’. ‘Vinegar and Henry Robert children his to then and Robert Robert and then to his children Robert Henry and ‘Vinegar Jane’. In their day all three were great friends friends great were three all day their In Jane’. ‘Vinegar and Henry Robert children his to then and Robert

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the castle and built a new church called St Salvators to replace the older 5th century Church at Donagh Donagh at Church century 5th older the replace to Salvators St called church new a built and castle the the castle and built a new church called St Salvators to replace the older 5th century Church at Donagh Donagh at Church century 5th older the replace to Salvators St called church new a built and castle the

McMahon families and both these family names are still important today. After his arrival he extended extended he arrival his After today. important still are names family these both and families McMahon McMahon families and both these family names are still important today. After his arrival he extended extended he arrival his After today. important still are names family these both and families McMahon

‘Treasurer of Arms to the English Throne in ’. Prior to this the land belonged to the McKenna and and McKenna the to belonged land the this to Prior Ireland’. in Throne English the to Arms of ‘Treasurer ‘Treasurer of Arms to the English Throne in Ireland’. Prior to this the land belonged to the McKenna and and McKenna the to belonged land the this to Prior Ireland’. in Throne English the to Arms of ‘Treasurer

the ‘Fighting Bishop’. John Leslie purchased the land around Glaslough from Sir Thomas Ridgeway Ridgeway Thomas Sir from Glaslough around land the purchased Leslie John Bishop’. ‘Fighting the the ‘Fighting Bishop’. John Leslie purchased the land around Glaslough from Sir Thomas Ridgeway Ridgeway Thomas Sir from Glaslough around land the purchased Leslie John Bishop’. ‘Fighting the

The first member of the Leslie family to arrive in North Monaghan was John Leslie also known as also Leslie John was Monaghan North in arrive to family Leslie the of member first The The first member of the Leslie family to arrive in North Monaghan was John Leslie also known as also Leslie John was Monaghan North in arrive to family Leslie the of member first The

to ‘grip fast the buckle on his belt’. This motto has endured ever since. ever endured has motto This belt’. his on buckle the fast ‘grip to to ‘grip fast the buckle on his belt’. This motto has endured ever since. ever endured has motto This belt’. his on buckle the fast ‘grip to

story goes that a young Hungarian Bartholomew Leslie rescued the Queen from a river by asking her her asking by river a from Queen the rescued Leslie Bartholomew Hungarian young a that goes story story goes that a young Hungarian Bartholomew Leslie rescued the Queen from a river by asking her her asking by river a from Queen the rescued Leslie Bartholomew Hungarian young a that goes story

The Leslie family motto ‘Grip Fast’ was bestowed on the family by Queen Margaret of Scotland. The The Scotland. of Margaret Queen by family the on bestowed was Fast’ ‘Grip motto family Leslie The The Leslie family motto ‘Grip Fast’ was bestowed on the family by Queen Margaret of Scotland. The The Scotland. of Margaret Queen by family the on bestowed was Fast’ ‘Grip motto family Leslie The

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to the beautiful lake now situated within the Castle Leslie estate. estate. Leslie Castle the within situated now lake beautiful the to to the beautiful lake now situated within the Castle Leslie estate. estate. Leslie Castle the within situated now lake beautiful the to

Estate, home to the Leslie family. The name translates from Irish as the ‘calm or green lake’ in reference reference in lake’ green or ‘calm the as Irish from translates name The family. Leslie the to home Estate, Estate, home to the Leslie family. The name translates from Irish as the ‘calm or green lake’ in reference reference in lake’ green or ‘calm the as Irish from translates name The family. Leslie the to home Estate,

the economic and social development of the village has been intimately associated with Castle Leslie Leslie Castle with associated intimately been has village the of development social and economic the the economic and social development of the village has been intimately associated with Castle Leslie Leslie Castle with associated intimately been has village the of development social and economic the

Glaslough is a picturesque village with great historic and architectural interest. For the last 300 years years 300 last the For interest. architectural and historic great with village picturesque a is Glaslough Glaslough is a picturesque village with great historic and architectural interest. For the last 300 years years 300 last the For interest. architectural and historic great with village picturesque a is Glaslough

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MAIN STREET 1 11 12 Glaslough Village Trail NEW LINE 2 1. Coach House Pub 2. Leslie Monument 3. Pillar House Hotel GLASLOUGH LAKE 4. Trinity House 5. Former Laundry 12 6. Garden LodgeDONAGH & Gate OLD GRAVEYARD Lodge 7. The Hunting Lodge S E 8. St Salvator’s S U TULLYREE O 9. Water Tower H 10. Castle Leslie E AG 11. The Walled Garden (under construction) LL VI IE 12. Glaslough Lake SL LE 13. Wetland Area N E TL 14 Old Graveyard and Lynch Gate A AS H C Famine Walls G A

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1. THE COACH HOUSE PUB The Coach House Pub is owned by the Wright family who are also the local undertakers. This was also the commercial heart of the village incorporating a village shop and petrol station. The interior of the bar still retains much of its original character and is well worth visiting

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8. ST SALVATOR’S CHURCH OF IRELAND St Salvator’s Church of Ireland was built by John Leslie within the grounds of the estate to replace 2. LESLIE MONUMENT ON MAIN LESLIE MONUMENT STREET an earlier parish church at Donagh Old Graveyard dating back to the 5th century. St Salvator’s church is the last resting place for most of the Leslie family and also where Sir Paul McCartney This was erected by tenants of the Leslie chose to marry Heather Mills in 2002. The guest list for this fairytale wedding was a virtual ‘Who’s Estate in honour of Charles Powell Leslie Who’ of the music world and one of the biggest social events the country has ever seen. MP 1821-1871 a progressive landlord who instigated works and famine relief projects during this period. 9. THE WATER TOWER The Water Tower is a prominent feature with in the castle grounds. Built in the early 1800s over a 3. PILLAR HOUSE HOTEL deep well, a double handed pump pushed water to a tank at the top which gravity fed the old castle. It is also believed to be haunted. Situated close to the castle gates, this is a simple classical style building complete with front pediment, to form a 10. CASTLE LESLIE The original Glaslough House was built by Thomas Ridgeway in 1608, later rebuilt by John Leslie vista from the walled garden. then further altered in 1720. It was designed by the Belfast architects Lynn and Lanyon as a three 4. TRINITY HOUSE bay, four storey Victorian house in ‘Scots Baronial’ style using pink Dumfries sandstone and local grey limestone and also includes some fine interior detail including mosaic tiles, fireplaces and Trinity House on Barrack Hill was the a stone staircase. Castle Leslie has great historic interest having hosted many well known guests location of the old R.I.C. (Royal Irish Constabulary) station. There is an old fashioned water pump complete with a lion’s head nearby, over the years including The Duke of Wellington and Winston Churchill. built in 1841 as part of a first village water scheme. 11. THE WALLED GARDEN 5. FORMER LAUNDRY The Walled garden was built in 1850 and includes formal gardens, a series of glasshouses and The former laundry building was modelled on a similar facility developed by the wrought iron gates which open onto the lake. In its day the garden would have helped to supply Vanderbilts family in America. It was the first of its type in Ireland. home grown vegetables and flowers for the house. Although derelict, plans are currently under way to restore and open the gardens to the public. WITHIN THE ESTATE 12. GLASLOUGH LAKE 6. GARDEN LODGE AND GATE LODGE The ‘magical green lake’ is well stocked with roach and reputed to contain pike weighing up to Between 1800 and 1878 Charles Powell Leslie was responsible for the erection of a series of 45lbs. It is this lake which gave the village its name and which attracted the McKenna family and gate lodges to the estate. One of the main entrances is known as the Garden Lodge and Gate later Sir John Ridgeway to build their castles at this site. Whilst visible from the entrance the lake Lodge and this was built in 1875. This impressive building was designed by Lanyon and Lynn is not accessible to the public. and comprises a pair of semi detached two storey houses with single bays, side entrance bays and gables. The cast iron entrance gates to each side of the Lodge are flanked by piers with 13 WETLAND AREA rusticated ball finials. This is also the head gardeners home. This important wetland area is situated on the banks of the Mountain River and within easy walking distance of the castle. There is access to a wetland area 7 ponds and over 25 species of 7. THE HUNTING LODGE flora and fauna. This area works as a treatment area for town and estate. The Hunting Lodge is located just inside the main entrance to the castle. Sometimes also referred to as the Agents House, this Scottish style building was built in 1868 by Charles Powell Leslie and 14 OLD GRAVEYARD AND LYNCH GATE includes a series of tall gables, chimneys and stone outhouses. The Hunting Lodge has a colourful This graveyard was built when the graveyard at St Salvators became full and included a Linch past history, and was used at different times as a convent, night club and hippie commune! It is Gate providing cover for those who came to bury their loved ones. Many people thought it was currently in use as a small hotel, spa and an equestrian centre, open all year for visitors. unlucky to have the first family burial in a new graveyard however Lady Constance was keen to open the graveyard before she returned to London. To allow this to a happen she oversaw a GARDEN LODGE bizarre opening ceremony which included the burial of a leg donated by an unfortunate amputee AND GATE LODGE from the nearby hospital!

Blackwater Regional Partnership The Blackwater Regional Partnership is a Cross Border Joint Committee between City and District Council, Dungannon and South Tyrone Borough Council and Monaghan Borough Council aiming to develop and implement a sustainable integrated rural development strategy through a partnership approach and to encourage cross border co operation between the three Councils, the private and community sector.

Funding Acknowledgement Blackwater Regional Partnership is part financed by the European Union through the Interreg IIIA programme managed for the Special EU Programmes Body by the ICBAN Partnership.

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