turbotstown house

A Georgian Mansion about 200 years old is of historic and architectural interest. Designed by Francis Johnston, it was the home of the Dease Family until 1926. Edmund Fitzlaurance Dease, 1856-1934, author of "History of the Westmeath Hunt", and father of Maurice James Dease, C.C. - the first V.C. of World War 1 - was of this house. Dr. Thomas Dease, Bishop of Meath, 1621 -1652 was born here in 1569. The present owners are John and Brigid Donohoe and the house is open to the public.