The currentTandragee Castle,Tandragee,County Armagh,Northern Ireland, was rebuilt in 1837 byGeorge Montagu, 6th Duke of Manchester as the family's Irish home. The 6thDuke of Manchester acquired the estate through his marriage to Millicent Sparrow (1798–1848).
The past and present owners of Tandragee Castle are:[1]
During thePlantation of Ulster the castle at Tandragee became the property of Sir Oliver St John,Lord Deputy of Ireland. He rebuilt the original stronghold of theO'Hanlon Clan. During theIrish Rebellion of 1641, however, the O'Hanlons attempted to regain their lands – the result was the castle being ruined; it remained so for two hundred years.[2]
Tandragee Castle underwent reconstruction around 1837, following its destruction during the Irish Rebellion of 1641, commissioned byGeorge Montagu, the 6th Duke of Manchester.[3] In 1928, Alexander Montagu, 10th Duke of Manchester, left the castle until the outbreak of World War II.[4]
In 1943, Alexander Montagu leased Tandragee Castle to theUnited States Army for use during World War II. Reports suggest thatGeneral George S. Patton was a visitor to the castle in 1943. While inspecting troops in Northern Ireland, he was guest of honour at a dance in the castle.[5]
The castle and estate were sold by Alexander Montagu, 10th Duke of Manchester (who was born at Tandragee) in the 1950s, and it was purchased by Thomas Hutchinson, a businessman from Tandragee who foundedTayto. Today, the castle houses offices for the Taytopotato crisp factory and the park'sdemesne incorporates a golf course.
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