ardamullivan castle

It is an O' Shaughnessy castle built early in the 16th century. It stands on an elevated site and is partially surrounded by its original defensive wall.

In 1579 Ardmullivan witnessed a bloody encounter between Dermot, known as the - Queens O' Shaughnessy - and his nephew john, who had claimed the family estates against his unpopular uncle. The two men fought hand-to-hand, the outcome being the deaths of both.