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The 2nd Earl of Portarlington threw a dinner party for eight guests. | |
July 31st 1820 | Officers of the 18th Hussars dined at Emo. |
A party of 12 dined at Emo. | |
Feb 2nd 1833 | The two new wine cellars under the portico were finished, replacing the old round wine cellar. |
The dining room at Emo was finished – the 2nd Earl of Portarlington dined there for the first time. | |
A sumptuous repast was given at Emo to celebrate the first visit of the Countess of Portarlington to |
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ball at Portarlington patronised by the Countess of Portarlington.
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Feb 28th 1863 | Lord Portarlington suggested giving “a substantial dinner of beef and pudding” to the poor to celebrate the marriage of the Prince of Wales. In March, he entertained his tenants, household and labourers to a sumptuous dinner in honour of this event. |
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Sept 1885 | A
sumptuous lunch and garden party were held at |
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Servants’ Ball – supper was served in the most recherché style in the servants’ hall, which was elaborately fitted up. The refreshments were served in the billiards room. | |
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Aug 7th 1897 | Jubilee
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Homecoming party at Emo to celebrate the return of Lord and Lady Portarlington from their honeymoon. The labourers, tenants and people of Portarlington were treated to food and refreshments in the buildings adjoining the mansion. They were fed in batches, owing to the large turn-out, and the catering was provided by Mrs Browne of the Imperial Hotel. The celebrations ended with a fireworks display, while an immense bonfire and electric torches lit up the surrounding grounds. | |
Sept 16th 1911 | Open-air
fete and tea party for 400 guests at |
A sumptuous Christmas feast was given to the local school children. | |
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Jan 3rd 1914 | The local school children were entertained to a Christmas tea with cake, sweetmeats and bon-bons in abundance. |