The houses were erected in 1812 by W. Gabbett using money raised by public subscription-mainly from the rich property owners in the district. On completion there was a dispute between the Gabbetts and the subscribers and eventually the houses became private properties. Number 4 became the C. of Ireland rectory (hence the name Glebe House). At the rear of the Tontines there used to be the remains of a small hall where Countess Markievics addressed the local volunteers previous to the 1916 Easter Rising.

INVITATIONS ON THE WAY...

Invitations  for the Tontine Garden Party are being prepared as I type, so keep an eye out in the post and mark Saturday, the 7th of July in your diary.

An Image of the Castleconnell Tontines.

The O'Connors Live at No 4 The Tontines, Glebe House.

Bruce, Colette and Saibhe Bullock are at No 3 The Tontines, taking up residence in 2009??

The Breen family took up residence at No. 2 The Tontines in February 1981, having moved to Castleconnell from Limerick City. William and Elizabeth Breen and their four daughters (Toni, Charlotte, Natalie and Vanessa)  quickly took to village life, making friend with the Murphys at No 4 Tonville, and the Fitzpatricks down the lane in Palos Verde. William Breen Junior arrived in 1982, the only Breen not technically a blow-in to the village.

The Mitchells currently live a t No. 1 The Tontines. John and Camilla have lived here since the 1960's having returned from Chepstow in England with their 3 children, Roger, Brian and Caroline.