ardmullivan castle

A fine 16th century tower, built in two sections, situated among trees on a hillock. the tower has five storeys, with vaults over the ground floor and third storey, that on the ground floor preserving well-preserved traces of the wicker-work which kept the plaster in place. The north window on the top floor bears carvings of floral motifs. The two mullioned windows on the top floor bears carvings of floral motifs.

The two mullioned windows in the west wall on the first and second floors as well as the fireplace on the first floor are later insertions. The castle is first mentioned in 1567 when it was claimed by Dermot 'The Swarthy@ O'Shaughnessy on the death of his brother, Sir roger. But Dermot, a protege of Queen Elizabeth, betrayed Dr. Creagh, Archbishop of Armagh, and as a result, the local people supported the claim of Dermot's nephew, John, as owner of the castle, through William O'Shaughnessy is given as the owner of the castle in 1574. In flight between Drmot and his nephew John in 1579 to decide the ownership of the castle, both claimants were killed.