The last Dobson who lived in it died in 1762, and when Mr. Cooper visited it in 1780 it was most likely inhabited by a farmer, who was then cutting down the grove of ash which grew between it and the river.
He speaks of the inhabited part as a modern addition to which older remains were adjoining. He states that the principal entrance was from the courtyard by stone steps.
It soon afterwards fell into ruin, and at the beginning of the nineteenth century the present modern dwelling-house was erected. This was at first inhabited by the Walsh family, and later Dr. Reichel, Bishop of Meath, lived in it. Miss Hume is the present occupier.
| Authorities Consulted. |
| E. Dix, “Dundrum Castle,” in “The Lesser Castles in the County Dublin”; F. Ball, “Dundrum Castle,” both Irish Builder. |
| Ball and Hamilton, “The Parish of Taney. |
DUNLUCE CASTLE.