Rushbrooke
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Rushbrooke is an urban area on the western side of Cobh
on Great Island
in Cork Harbour
, Ireland
. It is in the townland
of Ringacoltig .The townland is Ringacoltig, an anglicised version of the original Irish name.
The area is named after Frederica Harriet Rushbrooke (spinster) and her son and daughter who were granted lands under the 'Midleton Act'(1850), more correctly known as Private Act, 13 & 14 Victoria I, c. 13 HL/PO/PB/1/1850/13&14V1n240(1850). This followed the suicide of the 5th Viscount Midleton, George Alan Broderick (1806-1848), who died by inhaling charcoal on 1st November 1848. Succession to the titles and estate was court challenged and ultimately settled by Private Act of the House of Lords.
Land in Surrey and Ireland were settled on the Rushbrookes from the estates of Earl Broderick/Viscount Midleton, who became known as 'The most wretched man in the world' by his aristocratic peers in England Much disapproved of was his association with Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin, the renowned Catholic architect and father of E W Pugin who later designed Cobh Cathedral
. Even more disapproved of was his unorthodox relationships.
The house at Whitepoint, Cobh, known as Whitepoint Cottage was the home of the last resident Rushbrooke,Capt W.H Rushbrooke,JP. Latterly becoming the estate office of the Rushbrooke Estate until recent years. The present owner of what is left of the estate is Michael Rushbrooke, familiarly referred to as Lord Rushbrooke, who has lived in South Africa, Switzerland and England
Rushbrooke contains some of the most beautiful examples of Victorian
houses in Ireland, and is rapidly becoming one of the most sought after housing locations in the Cork region. There is much regeneration underway of the heritage houses of Rushbrooke, many of which are now listed buildings.
Rushbrooke has the oldest tennis club in Ireland, namely the Rushbrooke Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club.http://homepage.eircom.net/~rltcc/.
Rushbrooke has a long tradition of ship and boat-building. The docks at Rushbrooke were founded by Joseph Wheeler
and became the home of the former Dutch-owned Verolme Cork Dockyard which once employed over 1,100 people in shipbuilding
. Many large ships were built and launched from Verolme as well as a number of naval vessels for the Irish Naval Service
which has its headquarters nearby. Unfortunately the yard closed in the mid 1980s with major job losses but in recent years the dockyard has been redeveloped into a commercial and small industries park, while Cork Dockyard Holdings Ltd. continues with ship and boat repair.
An array of housing estates are being built on the outskirts of the Rushbrooke area at present.
, which opened on 10 March 1862 and closed for goods traffic on 2 December 1974..
Cobh
Cobh is a seaport town on the south coast of County Cork, Ireland. Cobh is on the south side of Great Island in Cork Harbour. Facing the town are Spike Island and Haulbowline Island...
on Great Island
Great Island
Great Island is the name of an island in Cork Harbour, just outside Cork city, at the mouth of the River Lee. The town of Cóbh is situated on the island, which is connected by bridge to Fota Island to the north, which in turn is connected by a causeway to the mainland...
in Cork Harbour
Cork Harbour
Cork Harbour is a natural harbour and river estuary at the mouth of the River Lee in County Cork, Ireland. It is one of several which lay claim to the title of "second largest natural harbour in the world by navigational area" . Other contenders include Halifax Harbour in Canada, and Poole Harbour...
, Ireland
Ireland
Ireland is an island to the northwest of continental Europe. It is the third-largest island in Europe and the twentieth-largest island on Earth...
. It is in the townland
Townland
A townland or bally is a small geographical division of land used in Ireland. The townland system is of Gaelic origin—most townlands are believed to pre-date the Norman invasion and most have names derived from the Irish language...
of Ringacoltig .The townland is Ringacoltig, an anglicised version of the original Irish name.
The area is named after Frederica Harriet Rushbrooke (spinster) and her son and daughter who were granted lands under the 'Midleton Act'(1850), more correctly known as Private Act, 13 & 14 Victoria I, c. 13 HL/PO/PB/1/1850/13&14V1n240(1850). This followed the suicide of the 5th Viscount Midleton, George Alan Broderick (1806-1848), who died by inhaling charcoal on 1st November 1848. Succession to the titles and estate was court challenged and ultimately settled by Private Act of the House of Lords.
Land in Surrey and Ireland were settled on the Rushbrookes from the estates of Earl Broderick/Viscount Midleton, who became known as 'The most wretched man in the world' by his aristocratic peers in England Much disapproved of was his association with Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin, the renowned Catholic architect and father of E W Pugin who later designed Cobh Cathedral
Cobh Cathedral
St. Colman’s Cathedral is a Roman Catholic Cathedral located in Cobh, Ireland. It is the cathedral church of the Diocese of Cloyne.-Schedule of Mass and other services:MassWeekdays: 8am & 10amSaturday: 6pmSunday: 8am, 10am, 12noon & 7pm...
. Even more disapproved of was his unorthodox relationships.
The house at Whitepoint, Cobh, known as Whitepoint Cottage was the home of the last resident Rushbrooke,Capt W.H Rushbrooke,JP. Latterly becoming the estate office of the Rushbrooke Estate until recent years. The present owner of what is left of the estate is Michael Rushbrooke, familiarly referred to as Lord Rushbrooke, who has lived in South Africa, Switzerland and England
Rushbrooke contains some of the most beautiful examples of Victorian
Victorian era
The Victorian era of British history was the period of Queen Victoria's reign from 20 June 1837 until her death on 22 January 1901. It was a long period of peace, prosperity, refined sensibilities and national self-confidence...
houses in Ireland, and is rapidly becoming one of the most sought after housing locations in the Cork region. There is much regeneration underway of the heritage houses of Rushbrooke, many of which are now listed buildings.
Rushbrooke has the oldest tennis club in Ireland, namely the Rushbrooke Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club.http://homepage.eircom.net/~rltcc/.
Rushbrooke has a long tradition of ship and boat-building. The docks at Rushbrooke were founded by Joseph Wheeler
Joseph Wheeler (shipbuilder)
Joseph Wheeler began building and repairing ships in the early 19th century using derricks and slips on the Brickfield slobs off the Strand Road, Cork. By 1829 he had moved to a yard on the Lower Glanmire Road where he built a patent slip...
and became the home of the former Dutch-owned Verolme Cork Dockyard which once employed over 1,100 people in shipbuilding
Shipbuilding
Shipbuilding is the construction of ships and floating vessels. It normally takes place in a specialized facility known as a shipyard. Shipbuilders, also called shipwrights, follow a specialized occupation that traces its roots to before recorded history.Shipbuilding and ship repairs, both...
. Many large ships were built and launched from Verolme as well as a number of naval vessels for the Irish Naval Service
Irish Naval Service
The Naval Service is the navy of Ireland and is one of the three standing branches of the Irish Defence Forces. Its main base is in Haulbowline, County Cork....
which has its headquarters nearby. Unfortunately the yard closed in the mid 1980s with major job losses but in recent years the dockyard has been redeveloped into a commercial and small industries park, while Cork Dockyard Holdings Ltd. continues with ship and boat repair.
An array of housing estates are being built on the outskirts of the Rushbrooke area at present.
Sport
Many people gather each year for tournaments in the Rushbrooke Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club.http://homepage.eircom.net/~rltcc/Transport
Rushbrooke also has a railway station on the main Cork to Cobh line, located close to the Cork Dockyard Commercial Development, Rushbrooke railway stationRushbrooke railway station
Rushbrooke is a halt in the Rushbrooke area, on Great Island in Cork harbour on the Cork Suburban Railway Line. It is unstaffed. Access is via a ramp to the Cork-bound platform but via stairs only to the Cobh-bound platform....
, which opened on 10 March 1862 and closed for goods traffic on 2 December 1974..
See also
- List of towns and villages in Ireland