Imitation is the highest form of flattery

Tommy Barker finds himself back in time in a 'modern' Victorian lodge.

Sat, 21 Jan, 2006 - 00:00

IF imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, then the humble-enough Victorian lodge has been flattered to the point of veneration at this Lissarda home.

Set off the main Cork to Macroom road, in the Lee Valley region, Finbarr's Lodge is old before its time - in the nicest possible way.

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Courts Place: Cork Place: Macroom road Place: Lee Valley Place: Hong Kong Place: Ireland Place: Orient Place: Killarney Place: Carrigdarrery Place: Lissarda Place: Warrenscourt Place: Kilmurray Place: Macroom Person: Tommy Barker Person: John Gaffney Person: Gaffney Organisation: Finbarr's Lodge Organisation: Finbarr's Organisation: GVM

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