Castleisland District Heritage - Maurice De Courcey

In the first part of the nineteenth century, from at least 1823, this property was being let by the Fagan family.[22] Maurice De Courcy Esq was in residence. In 1816, he married, at Killury church, Maria Sandes, eldest daughter of John Sandes Esq of Moyvane, Co Kerry.

In January 1822, his home was attacked by Whiteboys.[23] Maurice De Courcy Esq died at Molahiffe Castle (House) on 26 February 1864 aged 76.

In 1885, the property came to public notice when John O’Connell Curtin was murdered there. He had married Agnes, daughter of Maurice De Courcy.[24]