One of the nearby estates would have been Lord Erne's estate.

This is better known for its connection to Charles Boycott - where the verb "to boycott" came from.

Thus tenants of the Moores would also have been involved in this action, and the attitudes and actions of Boycott towards tenants stood in stark contrast to those historically shown by the Moores in the area.

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Surely one of the most beautiful sites in Ireland when it's in its autumnal colours?

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