I visited 'Moore Hall' this past September. Is quite an amazing place. It is still a shell and no renovations have taken place as far as I know. There is a plaque outside the estate that reads: "Moore Hall 1792-1923. In Memory of John Moore, First president of Ireland, and the men of this parish that gave their lives for Ireland in the rising of 1798. Erected by Maurice C. Moore, California, USA." Now down the road a bit still on the Moore estate is another plaque that reads: "To the memory of General McDonnell, leader of Pike men at Castlebar and Ballinamuck in 1798. Born in Carnacon. Died in exile in USA, 1849. Erected by Mr. and Mrs.M. Moore, Santa Barbara, California 1964. As I live in California, I investigated Maurice Moore further. He died in 1995 in Santa Barbara. I have pictures of the Hall, and surrounding areas. If anyone is interested in them I would be happy to send them on. Janet --------------------------------- Yahoo! Photos Showcase holiday pictures in hardcover Photo Books. You design it and well bind it!