castles historical around east offaly

A letter from Lady Louisa Conolly of Castletown House to Lady Charleville (or Lady Tullamore as she then was) states " I am very glad to hear that you have begun your castle, for I think that there are few occupations more entertaining than building, and Lord Tullamore, I am sure, will enjoy it much, having planned it all himself."

Charleville Forest Castle is the finest and most spectacular early 19th century castle in Ireland, and the Gothic masterpiece of Francis Johnston. Designed...