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The Irish Times19y
Earl offered State use of his castle four years before killing
Mountbatten's residence: The late Earl Mountbatten offered his Irish residence, Classiebawn Castle in Co Sligo, to the Irish nation four years before he was killed by a Provisional IRA bomb.
Daily Mail9mon
Lord Mountbatten's murder 45 years on: How Prince Philip's uncle survived at least two IRA attempts on his life before he was blown up on his boat - and had been scornful of ...
Classiebawn ... Ireland and near an area known to be used as a cross-border refuge by IRA members. Hostages were once taken and held there to secure the release of condemned IRA prisoners. The ...
Independent.ie13y
Classiebawn owner Hugh Tunney dies
THE DEATH has taken place in Dublin of Hugh Tunney owner of Classiebawn Castle in Mullaghmore, the former holiday home of Lord Louis Mountbatten. Mr. Tunney (83) had been in hospital in Dublin ...
The Irish Times13y
Butcher's apprentice became a leading figure in beef trade
Hugh Tunney: THE BUSINESSMAN Hugh Tunney, who has died aged 83, rose from humble beginnings to live at Classiebawn ... found outside the castle door during the visit to Ireland by the Prince ...