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Ballyturin house

GalwayGort Kilmacduagh And Kiltartan (Galway)

Hi all, apparently my wife's father and uncles lived in Ballyturin (or Ballyturn) house in I believe the late 1920's. I have had a look through records etc., but the only reference I can find is the house was owned by the Bagot family, and the massacre that took place there as well in 1921.

A family member mentioned a timber merchant ruining the house (not sure how, renovation or burnt it down). I have pictures of them outside the house, but no record of the family (Ross) being there.

Can anyone shed any light on things?

Many thanks,

John

John Orrett

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John:

Welcome to Ireland Reaching Out!

I will alert our parish liaison in Gort that you posted a message.

Roger McDonnell

Castlemore RoscommonIrelandXO Volunteer

Dear John,

I will do my best to find more about the Ross family connection to Ballyturin House,

Sister de Lourdes Fahy, Parish Liaison Officer.

GortGalwayIrelandXO Volunteer

Many thanks Sister. I believe the family moved into Ballyturin House in September 1939. but know nothing more.

Kind regards,

John

John Orrett

Thank you for the reply. I have been oin touch with Anne, who has been extremely helpful.

Kind regards,

John

John Orrett

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