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Doarlish Ard Foxdale - © Peter Killey - www.manxscenes.com

Doarlish Ard Farm in Foxdale

Posted on August 31, 2015 by Peter Killey

Possibly the site of where Foxdale Mines worker James Killey murdered 3 of his children and then killed himself in 1868.

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Doarlish Ard Foxdale - © Peter Killey - www.manxscenes.com

12 thoughts on “Doarlish Ard Farm in Foxdale”

  1. Eleanor says:
    September 1, 2015 at 20:32

    What a sad story. Are there ghosts around the ruined building?

    Reply
    1. Peter Killey says:
      September 4, 2015 at 19:49

      I didn’t hang around long enough Eleanor Lol

      Reply
  2. Ann-Marie says:
    January 23, 2016 at 23:27

    Hi Peter I did private message you on Facebook when this photo was on . Is it possible to purchase a couple of copies of this photo as my partner lived there as a child. Thanks Ann-Marie

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  3. Becky says:
    November 22, 2016 at 12:54

    Hi peter

    I was just wondering where a outs on that picture would the well have been?
    A friend and I went there a few months ago, but couldn’t find where the well might have been. Maybe been covered up

    Reply
    1. Peter Killey says:
      November 22, 2016 at 18:35

      Becky

      I have lots of people contacting me about the location of the Well.

      If you could drop me a message sometimes I can explain.

      Peter

      Reply
  4. john shimmin says:
    May 11, 2017 at 23:56

    Peter,
    It has been several years since I wrote my first book and used some of your images in it. I have since written two other book in the same series, each incorporate the well at Doarlish Ard to enhance the story. If you like, I will send you an electronic copy of my book 2.

    You have really grown as a photographer. Love all the new pics.

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    1. Mike Parker says:
      March 15, 2019 at 22:03

      John have just posted a comment about the Killey cottage on Peter’s site. I have your paper “Who is Oscar”. Very interesting. Have a copy of Manx Murders by Keith Wilkinson.

      Reply
  5. Mike Parker says:
    March 15, 2019 at 21:56

    Peter the picture isn’t where the Killey murders took place, that farm was occupied by Fairbairns in the 1950s. We lived at Doarlish Ard at the top of the lane on the left second cottage from the end. The Killey cottage, now demolished, was half way down the hill on the left almost opposite the entrance to Ballagill. I have a photo of the cottage site. Donald Fairbairn lives/lived in Castletown.

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    1. Julie says:
      July 9, 2020 at 15:52

      Hi Mike, would it possible if you could share the photo of the cottage site please? Would be interesting to see. Thanks

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    2. Simon rea says:
      February 1, 2021 at 14:12

      I am interested in the exact place this cottage was. Please could you advise on its location please. And pictures of possible.

      Many thanks in advance

      Simon rea

      Reply
  6. Isobel McDonald says:
    October 14, 2021 at 22:43

    John Shimmin and Peter Killey I would love to see photos of the actual house please. John, you are my 2nd cousin! Peter, are you a direct descendant of James Killey?
    My grandfather was John Edward Shimmin and my grandmother Mary Jane Kermode who both lived at Doarlish Ard so I would love to see photos of the other cottages. No’s 53 and 54 when they were both 13

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  7. Lynn Roberts says:
    May 8, 2022 at 22:25

    I was just walking past the site you’re describing earlier today and wondered what had been there. Was the cottage demolished after the accident do you know? I’m guessing the well must have been filled in too. Really is a truly shocking and sad event.

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