James Connolly, or Conolly, was an Irish

stonemason Stonemasonry or stonecraft is the creation of buildings, structures, and sculpture using stone as the primary material. It is one of the oldest activities and professions in human history. Many of the long-lasting, ancient shelters, temples, mo ...

, from Adare, County Limerick. He is best known for his work on Adare Manor in the 19th century. He supervised the construction of the building over a 21-year period. An inscription on the east front of Adare Manor commemorates 'James Conolly of Adare, mason, faithful friend and servant of the Earl of Dunraven, from AD 1831 till his death in 1852'. There is also a tribute to James Connolly, by the 3rd Earl of Dunraven, in the book "Memorials of Adare manor."

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Connolly, James Irish stonemasons 1852 deaths Artists from County Limerick 19th-century Irish people Year of birth missing