The Viritual Heritage of Ireland

The La Touches of Harristown

For over one hundred and fifty years Harristown house was home to the La Touche family. The family were Huguenots who had fled France after religious prosecution and settled in Holland.

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Credits:
Written by: Ger McCarthy From the series "The forgotten heritage of Kildare" part 20
The Kildare times August 1997 Used with authorisation