JP's girl Sue Ann and husband Cian plan major revamp of historic Limerick property
THE daughter of multi-millionaire businessman JP McManus is seeking planning permission for a major revamp of the 18th Century Islanmore House near Croom.
Sue Ann and Cian Foley, who were married at Martinstown Church in July 2007, have applied to Limerick County Council for permission to carry out major refurbishment works on their lavish home – a protected structure. They purchased it from the Tarry family last October.
The development, if given the go-ahead, will see the construction of four bedroom suites including dressing room and ensuite bathroom at the first floor of the stately home.
Set on a 400-acre rolling country estate outside Croom, Islanmore House was built in Georgian style in 1794 for a younger son of the Earl of Dunraven as a fishing and hunting lodge.
The Tarry family took it over in 1963 and turned it into a stud farm. The fine Georgian house is set off with three acres of mown lawn and gardens which were open to the public by appointment. The river Maigue also runs through the property.
As a young man JP McManus was a familiar face at Islanmore.
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