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Hi 53,
Have been searching through DNA matching of late and missed your post. The property listed aligns to Arthur's mother residence/lands, Bayview House and Cottage at Curraghbee a couple of miles south of Binghamstown, I believe. Maria Houston, William Bingham's wife eventually moved into Arthur's Doolough Lodge until her death at 99ys in Nov 1899. I think the sale went through as Arthur's brother William "Willy" emigrated to Melbourne about the same time. I am still chasing a wife for Maj Denis Bingham and a mother for my GG Grandfather William, aided and abetted by many helpful friends. Thank you for your interest, keep safe mate, Bob

Hi Colleen
I have not as yet been DNA tested but will in the near future, my William's wife Maria apparently was the daughter of Arthur Houston of Drum but I never pursued the Houston line. Her other son Willy emigrated to Oz back in 1860s and I have had contact with the descendants in Melbourne and have copies of letters from Willy to his mother over ten years or so.
I will source a DNA test through My Heritage after we get through the usual rush at Xmas and we'll see what comes of it.
Hanes, it was of interest that the grandson a later Denis Bingham who resided at Bingham Castle and Binghamtown told the court that Major Denis never married, it would appear that his mother Anne may have been just as "legitimate" as my William?; Anyway have a great Xmas fellow researchers and again thanks for your input during these past few years. Bob from down under

Thanks KG
Your map reference is fantastic
Confirms Lodge to be built after 1830s
Also able to find original Bingham family home at Newbrook (now ruin) very near the village of Leitrim in Leitrim County on the Shannon River and source of Geraghty/Tollet family link. At present more questions than answers but getting closer. Thanks Guys, Bob

Hi Elizabeth
Yes it is a small world
As you have already read, my ancestors stem from Doolough Lodge, the earliest my great great grandfather Arthur Shaen Bingham from the 1850's, I am unsure whether his father William owned it, a hunting lodge as part of the Bingham Estate in the early 1800s.
If you ever turn it into a B&B my wife and I would love to stay there when we eventually explore the area of Binghamstown and Bellmullet and family gravesites.
Should you require further information, I have compiled a complete family spreadsheet all the way up to Colm Mullet, partner of the last Bingham (nee) Breege Shaw (2011) to live at Doolough Lodge.
Well wishes for you and your family, Bob

Hi guys, as yet I have found no further proof of William's mother, ie Major Denis wife or mistress. The Geraghty and Kelly paths I have been unable to confirm.
The major made the rank of Captain prior to building Binghamstown and was known locally as the Major taking on the next rank in retirement as was practice at the time.
Thank you for the information on Louise as I had only her birth date, none of the three girls seemed to list a mother on their birth records, only a father as Denis.
Denis and William have numerous quotes in court and newspapers as being father and illegitament son but I fail to understand Denis not listing a mother for any of the children.
I have no location for Major Denis gravesite, as the castle was but a ruin of foundation stones by the time of his death, also have found no evidence of his dying by shooting incident in any Dublin or other gazette. Also note that his father Henry's grave at the castle seemed to have disappeared along with the gravestone and its unique alteration.
Again thank you all for the information collected, some has made its way to my exhaustive Bingham family spreadsheet.