Envelope of leases of the Shinrone estate (Shinrone, Cloughmoyle, Manure, etc) owned jointly by the 2nd Earl of Rosse and the Lloyd family of Gloster. Leases of this property seem to have continued to be made jointly, in spite
of the partition effected in 1806 [see E/37. In date order.]

The Loughton papers are comprised of the records of the successive owners of Loughton, Moneygall, Co. Offaly and of other properties in the surrounding area including one in Co. Tipperary. The families documented within the fonds are the Bloomfields, the Trenches and the Atkinsons. The fonds mainly consists of documents originating from Benjamin Bloomfield Trench, his wife Dora Trench (neé Turnor) and their daughter Theodora Trench. The material dates from 1798 until the 1970s.

Letters sent to Henry Trench between 1853 and 1879.

The majority of the letters in this sub-series concern business matters. However personal issues such as Henry's concern over an unsuitable engagement are also covered.
Henry was also the most involved of the Trench family in Offaly and Tipperary communities. As a result of this local affairs are covered in some of these letters.

Letters to and from Theodora Trench between 1918 and 1922.
The majority of the letters were sent by Sheelah Trench.The letters cover a wide variety of topics.

One reoccurring theme throughout the letters are Sheelah's concerns over the 'Sinn Feiners' actions in Ireland. A letter dated Easter Sunday 1920 elaborates further, 'We hear that the Moneygall Police Barrack has been burnt down, besides Dunkevin, Ballacymackey and many other. That, and destroying Income Tax and other Government Offices, seems to have been the Sinn Feiners game for Easter Monday'.

Sheelah also includes letters and newspaper clippings that she believes may be of interest to Theodora. One such letter dated 24 February 1920 from Mr Hill, P.O.W Staff, Famagusta Cyprus to Benjamin Bloomfield Trench describes his experience working at a Prisoner of War camp in Cyprus and working alongside Irish soldiers.

Sub-series of documents relating to the the sale of Loughton house, the upkeep of the house and construction projects under taken of the house.

The records in this file result from Theodora Trench's effort to redecorate the interior of Loughton house.

The file includes two copies of a October 1935 letter and an amendment from James Gibson & son, 50 Mary street, Dublin. Within this letter they estimate the cost of the painting required.
The file also includes a letter from Theodora Trench to Leake, painters & decorators, Birr, Offaly dated 27 September 1937asking them to examine work inside the home and estimate.

The documents within this file relate to the maintenance and care of Loughton forest.

A 1947 report states that Loughton forest is 'uniform in age and in the species of trees they contain-they are mature woods- I would guess the age as well over 100 years'. The report also describes the forest in detail point and features an area by area breakdown based on tree type. The forest is largely made up of Beech and Oak trees.

The file also encloses a letter from Mr Peter Joseph Murphy, 'Tulach Dore Lodge', Borris-in-Ossory, Co. Leix (Laois) applying for job as a wooding steward. He also encloses references.

Photographs taken during Sheelah and Langlois Massy Lefroy's honeymoon trip to Loughton, King's County and Carriglas Manor, Longford. The photographs show the couple enjoying walks and a 'céad míle fáilte' sign welcoming the couple.

Abstracts of presentments granted and queries respited and discharged at the following sessions:

Summer Assizes, 1862
Lent Assizes , 1863
Summer Assizes, 1863
Lent Assizes, 1864
Summer Assizes, 1864

Heavily annotated by Henry Trench in parts, particularly relating to the barony of Clonlisk.

Research on Aghadouglas Tower House, Co. Offaly (Parish of Ettagh, Barony of Clonlisk). County Inventory Registration: 821.
Contains field sheet with details to level of preservation, nature of surviving structures and walls. Incl. a sketch of the site, a written report over three pages and seven photographs.