Eventhough the house is not open for visits, one can appreciate the renovation of this famine house from the outside. 2009-08-06T12:03:17Z true Travelling from Ballyorgan to Ardpatrick, you will find two fine examples of famine houses on the left hand side of the road. These were built in 1840 by the lord of Castle Olivier for the Palentine who worked the land.The famine house on the left is now owned by the County Council and was restored recently by local men Denis O’Connell and Liam Gammell. The house is lended to various artists.It is interesting to note that there is only one door to the house, even though two families used to live there.Maguy Paulton who passed away in the 1990’s was the last occupant of the house. The house enjoys magnificient views of the countryside. 8 8 Ballyorgan, Co. Limerick, famine house 52.3149197972 -8.495811224 Famine house 2010-03-08T18:30:11Z