Notable Buildings
Camus is also the location for Screeb House (Screeb House is in Screeb, not Camus) built by Thomas Fuge in the 18 century, which is also a former residence for the Berridge family, the local landlords in the 19th century, and also the lodge for a large system of interconnected fishing lakes. Lord Dudley, Lady Dudley (founder of the Dudley Nurses) and Sir William Orpen also spent time in this house. Sir William Orpen painted some paintings in the area - "Old John's Cottage" was painted in the nearby house of John (Seán) & Mary Geoghegan in Doire Bhainbh in 1908 and he also painted "The Holy Well" with scenes from the Aran Islands and nearby An Teach Dóite (Maam Cross). Hundreds of students from all over Ireland visit the area each summer to the famous Irish language school, Coláiste Chamuis, founded by Gearóid and Máire Denvir.
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