A Georgian five-bed with a fascinating history

Named after a medieval Italian banker, and once owned by Pat Shortt, 3 The Tontines has a rich background indeed, writes Conor Murphy

3 The Tontines (grey door) in Castleconnell, Co Limerick, dates all the way back to 1812

Living into old age can pay off for all sorts of reasons. But for those who buy into a tontine, longevity holds a particularly macabre appeal. As per the rules of the once-popular ...