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Blackrock Castle
Blackrock Castle
Blackrock,Cork
Located on the River Lee, it has a long history associated with it.
Dating originally to the reign of JamesI, the castle was destroyed by the fire in 1827 and rebuilt by the Pain Brothers in 1830.
The coat of arms of the castle depicts the castle as one of the strongholds protecting the harbour. The area is the host of some fine views, and the area has a nice riverside walk from the Atlantic pond eastwards....
Moyry Castle
Moyry Castle
Armagh,Armagh
Moyry Castle is the shell of a square 3-storye tower with musket-loops in all four walls, built during Mountjoy's northern campaign in 1601. It stood within a protecting awn wall, part of which is still visible....
Kilmurry Castle
Kilmurry Castle
Kilmurry,Clare
Further along the main road is Kilmurray, otherwise Mountcashel, Castle built in 1466 by Conor na Srona, King of Thomond....
Dunluce Castle
Dunluce Castle
Bushmills,Antrim
It's entered by a gate-house, with corbelled turrets of Scottish type. To the right on entering are the pillars of a unique open loggia in the Italian style, which must have become redundant when the Great Hall was built up against it early in the 17th century. This two-storeyed hall, with fine (partially reconstructed) windows to the west, is a gracious building with finely moulded stones at parapet level which once supported the long-vanished roof. Beyond are kitchens and domestic quarters,...
Castle Archdale Country Park
Castle Archdale Country Park
Irvinestown,Fermanagh
The Park and surrounding area are rich in historical features; early settlers found Lough Erne a convenient and safe transport route and the islands provided solitude and security; hence on many islands monastic sites were established such as at Devenish and White Island. Both are accessible by ferry (seasonal).
During the 1939-45 War, Lough Erne played an important role as the most westerly flying boat station, from which aircraft protected the allied convoys from the U-Boat threat i...
Castlecarra Castle
Castlecarra Castle
Mayo,Mayo
The castle was built some time between 1238 and 1300 by de Staunton, one of the Anglo-Norman barons in the following of Richard de Burgo. The present remains consist of a three-storeyed tower standing in a strongly fortified bawn with one rounded corner turret. Much of the present building would appear to be of 15th century date, but it undoubtedly incorporates older fragments. The family who built it later took on the name of M'Evilly, and they held it until at least 1574.
. Some tim...
Killykeen Forest Park
Killykeen Forest Park
Cavan,Cavan
This beautiful park is wovan around the lake and islands of Lough Oughter. A number of marked trails range in length from 1.5km to 2.8km, each offering enchanted views and a diversity of habitat for the wild fauna.
Norway and Sitka spruce are the main tree species with a considerable amount of mixed woodland, including ash, oak, birch, sycamore, beech and alder. Stoat, badger, fox, grey squirrrel, hedgehog and rabbit are among the variety of fauna which can be spotted here.
The t...
Blarney Castle & the Blarney Stone
Blarney Castle & the Blarney Stone
Blarney,Cork
Built nearly 1000 years ago for the McCarthy Clan, Blarney Castle remains one of Ireland's oldest castles. Blarney Castle is a world-renowned attraction and should not be missed by anyone visiting the South West of Ireland.
The castle is full of historical treasures, which you can learn about if you visit and take a guided tour. Take time to explore the castle's beautiful surroundings also - they are truly breathtaking. Such sites include the Witches kitchen, the castle dungeons and t...
Leighlinbridge 'The Black Castle'
Leighlinbridge 'The Black Castle'
Leighlinbridge,Carlow
It had a vault over the second storey and a passage-way around the top. In an adjoining garden there are remains of a bawn wall with slits for arrows or guns at the corner. The original 'Black Castle' was built here by Hugh de Lacy in 1180. This was superseded by a Carmelite Friary founded in 1260-70. The present castle is said to have been built by Sir Edward Bellingham in 1547. The site was long held by the Kavanaghs and the Butlers, and was also occupied by Sir Peter Carew and the Bagena...
Grallagh Castle
Grallagh Castle
Tipperary,South_Tipperary
A 16th century tower-house of 4 storeys, with vaults over the ground and second floors. The fireplaces and chimneys are later insertions. About 100 feet of the wall of the bawn are still visible....
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