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How Fred Astaire’s sister Adele married the owner of an Irish castle

A new book tells the fascinating tale of how Fred Astaire’s sister Adele gave up her own dance career to marry the owner of an Irish castle, writes Marjorie Brennan.

Thu, 09 Apr, 2020

Fort William ticks all the boxes

A British buyer used the Christmas wind-down period to swoop on one of Munster’s best country estates, one with a trail of British blue blood — and the River Blackwater — running through it.

Tue, 08 Jan, 2013

Town proudly recalls its famous faces

A HERITAGE town is rolling out a new “living history” programme aimed at highlighting some of the famous people connected to the area over the years.

Fri, 29 Jul, 2011

Person: Adele Astaire

How Fred Astaire’s sister Adele married the owner of an Irish castle

Fort William ticks all the boxes

Town proudly recalls its famous faces

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Mick Clifford

Person: Adele Astaire

How Fred Astaire’s sister Adele married the owner of an Irish castle

Fort William ticks all the boxes

Town proudly recalls its famous faces

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Mick Clifford

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