Track 1: Tom Somerville describes his early childhood holidays at Drishane with his grandparents. Track 2: His inheritance of Drishane House by Tom Somerville and its importance to him is explained by Tom Somerville. Track 3: Stories about Edith Somerville’s personality which have been passed down to him are discussed. Track 4: Memories of the loyal gardener Danny McCarthy, who worked for his grandfather and his father, are described. Track 5: Tom Somerville recalls his education, his love of history and his call to the Bar. Track 6: The shooting of his granduncle retired naval officer Boyle Somerville in 1936 is recalled. Track 7: The big houses in the area are discussed. Track 8: The Somerville family is deeply rooted in the area, and Tom Somerville provides his views on this. Track 9: Tom Somerville’s father, Christopher, inherited Drishane House in 1976, and a decision was made to open the gardens and the museum in the house to the public. Track 10: Two great employees at Drishane are remembered, namely Tom Driscoll and Jack O’Sullivan.
Tom Somerville (b. 1952)
Lady Frances Carter (b. 1943) and Mr Paul Carter (b. 1940)
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Richard Good Stephenson)
€7.00 – €15.00Tom Somerville (b. 1952)
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Additional information
| Type: | Disk, MP3 |
|---|---|
| Audio series: | Great Houses of Cork and Kerry, first series |
| Bitrate: | 128 kbps |
| Download time limit: | 48 hours |
| File size(s): | 2.77 MB, 1.78 MB, 4.03 MB, 3.32 MB, 2.03 MB, 3.71 MB, 4.94 MB, 7.27 MB, 6.25 MB, 3.10 MB |
| Number of files: | 14 |
| Product ID: | CDGH01-41 |
| Subject: | Drishane House, Castletownshend, Co Cork |
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