The Bernards of Bandon (later Lord Bandon) acquired by purchase by distress from the Evanson of the former McCarthy lands at Durrus c 1715. They re let the estate to the Evansons whose lease expired around 1850. The Evansons built Durrus Court near the early 17th century McCarthy Castle. Durrus Court was used by various people retired military officers in the 19th century and later n=by the Parish Priest of Durrus.

The Priest use was somewhat ironic as locally the legend is that priests used to be hung in the viscinity in the early 18th century. In the early 19th century Father Quin’s (PP Durrus) abode was a humble one and The Rev. Alcock’s tithe proctors attempted to seize his bed for non payment of tithes. In the 1920s and 30s the Priest used to say an early morning mass at the ouse.

Coming and Goings to Durus Court adn Philips Hotel 1860s