Building Description:
Ross House id a plain and low, hipped roof, wide eaved, two-storey house, with classical proportions and possibly influenced by Francis Bindon. Central doorcase with classically proportioned windows retaining their original glazing pattern of six over six. Consists of two distinct elements: the southeast facing five-bay residential block perpendicular to the later-built block, once containing staff quarters, coach house and stables.
Lands in Ross were part of the Earl of Inchiquin estate until the early seventeenth century, the Pearce family of Limerick, members of the Society of Friend or Quakers, bought the Ross demesne in 1669. The Westropp family bought Ross demesne in 1819 and Ordnance Survey recorded in 1840 that a house was built in 1822 by Thomas Westropp, with the original house situated at its southern corner. Leased by the Digan family of Ballina from 1844 until purchased by Patrick Ryan of Ballina in 1905. Following the death of his son, John Ryan, in 1972, Ross House and accompanying lands were bought by his nephew, Patrick Lynch in 1974.Brief
Description of Project: The Society granted €5,000 for sash window repairs for Ross House.
Grant Award:
2016: £5,000 from IGS London towards repair of sash windows
NIAH Listing: