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Wednesday, March 5, 2014

BRABAZON HOUSE, SWINFORD, Co MAYO

BRABAZON HOUSE,  SWINFORD, Co MAYO – ANCESTRAL HOME OF THE BRABAZONS OF BRABAZON PARK
Built by George Brabazon in the 1770s, this picture shows his son Sir Anthony with some members of the family.  The house was vacated by Gen John Brabazon in the late 1800s and later used as an agricultural college for young ladies.  It was demolished in the 1980s.


View of the House from Brabazon Park.


The vacant House in 1978.

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8 comments:

  1. UnknownNovember 23, 2015 at 10:38 AM

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  2. UnknownNovember 23, 2015 at 10:44 AM

    Do you know who the artist was who painted the picture of the house ?

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    1. AnonymousNovember 23, 2015 at 11:42 PM

      Hi, Mel - it was one William Palmer, who used to travel around the Big Houses painting the owners in situ. The picture shows Sir Anthony on horseback, can't be bothered to turn for the artist, a statement of power, and Lady Brabazon at the top of the steps touching the House with keys in hand. Palmer had to wait for his money so he painted Mrs Brabazon #1 at the bottom of the steps - a scandal even in Georgian times. The lady in the middle is probably Catherine (married to Hugh Higgins), Sir A's sister. Michael Brabazon

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  3. UnknownNovember 30, 2015 at 10:12 AM

    Thank you Michael for your reply.

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  4. John CurryMay 22, 2019 at 4:25 PM

    The 1978 photograph was taken by me in that year and Michael Brabazon was granted permission from me to post it. Judge John J. Curry, Chicago, IL, USA

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  5. AnonymousMay 22, 2019 at 11:57 PM

    Thanks again, John.

    Michael

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  6. AnonymousOctober 16, 2019 at 12:42 PM

    Were the Brabazons Jewish

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