Named for the Irish landed gentry family who built the estate between 1792 and 1795, Moore Hall lies on Muckloon Hill overlooking Lough Carra.

The house was burned down in 1923 by anti-Treaty IRA during the Irish Civil War as Maurice Moore was viewed as pro-Treaty.

[12] The house, lake, farm, and estate is now owned by the forestry company, Coillte, and it is a visitor attraction in the area.

[1][13] The estate passed to the Irish Land Commission upon the death of George Moore, and a campaign to restore the house has been waged.

[14] The project is being undertaken as a strategic partnership between the Mayo Council, Coillte, and the National Parks and Wildlife Service.