Synge of Syngefield & Rathmore (Offaly) and Slevoir (Tipperary)

Synge of Syngefield & Rathmore (Offaly) and Slevoir (Tipperary)

It was always said that my great-grandmother Ethel Synge Ievers (who married the 3rd Baron Rathdonnell) was a cousin of the playwright John Millington Synge. This is true, albeit in a rather distant way … Complete access to all articles on this website for €12 / year...
Mrs Margaret Shortt (1925-2013) -Lady’s maid – Birr, County Offaly

Mrs Margaret Shortt (1925-2013) -Lady’s maid – Birr, County Offaly

‘The castle means an awful lot to me,’ says Margaret wistfully. ‘It was a very good house for food and lots of posh, rich people came. I do miss it, the activity and everything. I still go walking in there a good deal.’ Complete access to all articles on this website...