William Bunbury

The McClintock Bunburys descend from Baron de St. Pierre, a Norman knight who served with William the Conqueror at the battle of Hastings in 1066. Part of the Bunbury family left Cheshire in the 1660s to escape from Oliver Cromwell, who took away their land. The Bunburys rented land and eventually purchased the land at Lisnavagh in 1702.

They became an important part of the ruling elite in Ireland during the late 17th century and, by 1860, the estate at Lisnavagh had evolved into one of the most advanced and efficient farms in the country. In 1879, Thomas McClintock Bunbury of Lisnavagh succeeded his uncle to become Lord Rathdonnell.

His great-grandson Benjamin, the present Lord Rathdonnell, succeeded to Lisnavagh in 1959. Unlike many modernised historic homes, Lisnavagh House still retains all the original character and charm, allowing you to go back in time to the 19th Century.

William will take you through the ages of the McClintock Bunbury family and Lisnavagh up to the present day including the future and The Lisnavagh FarmYard Project.