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3 unusual facts about Valentine Browne


Ballycarbery Castle

The castle was passed onto Sir Valentine Browne following the death of its owner Donal McCarthy More.

Kenmare House

Sir Valentine Browne and his son, also Valentine Browne, were the first members of the family to settle in Ireland being appointed Surveyor General of Ireland in 1559.

Valentine Browne, 6th Earl of Kenmare

He also wrote the screenplay for the 1932 film comedy Diamond Cut Diamond and the story for the 1942 film about Amy Johnson, They Flew Alone.



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