castles in Ireland
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Abbeyglen Castle Hotel
**History**
Abbeyglen Castle Hotel is believed to have been constructed during the 19th century as a stately residence. Its purpose was primarily as a private estate for the o
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Ardnacreach Castle
# Ardnacreach Castle
## Location
Ardnacreach Castle is situated on Old Butter Road in Ireland.
## History
Ardnacreach Castle was constructed during the medieval period as a defensive stronghold. I
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Bagwells Tower
**Bagwells Tower**
**Location**
Bagwells Tower is situated at The 21 Ditches in Ireland.
**History**
The construction of Bagwells Tower reportedly dates from the medieval period, with its primary pu
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Ballaghmore Castle
### Location
Ballaghmore Castle is situated at L1050, Ireland.
### History
Ballaghmore Castle was constructed in 1480 and served as a fortified residence for th

Ballycahane Castle
**Ballycahane Castle**
**Overview**
Ballycahane Castle is a historic castle located in County Limerick, Ireland.
**History**
The construction of Ballycahane Castle dates back to the 15th century. It

Ballyheigue Castle
**Ballyheigue Castle**
**Location**
Ballyheigue Castle is situated at Castlelawn in County Kerry, Ireland.
The castle was built on the site of an earlier house in 1809. It is a ruined Tu

Ballysaggartmore Towers
**Location**
Ballysaggartmore Towers are situated on the former Ballysaggartmore Demesne, approximately 2.5 kilometres from the town of Lis

Barnahely Castle
### History
Barnahely Castle is a medieval castle located in County Cork, Ireland. The construction of the castle began during the 15th century and was completed by

Beach Tower
**Beach Tower**
The Beach Tower is situated at Jenkins Lane in County Waterford, Ireland.
The Beach Tower was constructed during the 15th century as a defensive structure.

Carrigaholt Fort ( 19th Century)
Carrigaholt Fort (19th Century)
Carrigaholt Fort is situated on OCurry College Road in Ireland.
Carrigaholt Fort was constructed in the 19th century, serving as a militar

Carrignacurra Castle
**Carrignacurra Castle**
Carrignacurra Castle is situated on R584 in County Cork, Ireland.
The castle was constructed as the chief seat of the OLeary family to defend a for

Caslte Leaffy
**Caslte Leaffy**
Caslte Leaffy is situated at L1802 in Ireland.
The construction of Caslte Leaffy reportedly began in the 12th century, with its primary purpose being a str

Castle Oliver
**Castle Oliver**
The Castle Oliver is situated on The Black Road in County Limerick, Ireland.
Built during the Victorian era, Castle Oliver was constructed as a country hou

Castle Weller
**Castle Weller**
Castle Weller is situated at R503 in Ireland.
The construction period of Castle Weller is not well-documented. However, it is believed to date from a time

Castleforbes
**Castleforbes**
Castleforbes is situated at L5005 in Ireland.
The construction of Castleforbes began in the 13th century and was primarily used as a fortified stronghold fo

Castlehale Castle (ruins)
**Castlehale Castle (ruins)**
Address: L5092
Country: Ireland
Castlehale Castle is a 16th-century towerhouse located in County Wexford, Ireland. The castles construction

Castleknock Castle
**Castleknock Castle**
Castleknock Castle is situated on Carpenterstown Road in Castleknock, Ireland.
The castle was built by the Normans during the medieval period. Its pur

Clogharinka Castle (site of)
Clogharinka Castle
History
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Clogharinka Castle is believed to have been constructed during the 17th century, although its exact purpose and construction period are not

Cloghastookeen Castle (ruins)
Cloghastookeen Castle is situated on R446 in County Antrim, Northern Ireland.
The castles construction period and purpose are not well-docum

Cogan's Castle (Beauvoir)
**Cogans Castle (Beauvoir)**
Cogans Castle is situated at R613, in County Wexford, Ireland.
Cogans Castle was constructed during the 13th century, serving as a fortifie

Cove Fort
**Cove Fort**
A Fortress of Defiance on Irelands Coast
Located at 51.8517645° N, 8.2773474° W, Cove Fort stands as a testament to the countrys rich military history, despite its disused state.
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Cratloemore Castle
### Location
Cratloeemore Castle is situated on Ennis Road in County Clare, Ireland.
### History
The castles purpose and construction period are not well-docum

Cullam Castle
Cullam Castle is a ruined castle located in The Municipal District of Adare — Rathkeale, Ireland. Believed to date from the medieval period, its purpose as a fortified resi

Daphney's Castle
**Daphneys Castle**
Daphneys Castle is situated on Daphney Bridge in Ireland.
Daphneys Castle was constructed during the medieval period and served as a fortified residen

Derry Castle
Located in County Londonderry, Derry Castle is situated on the west bank of the River Foyle, within the city limits of Derry. The castles history dates back to the 16th cen

Double Tower
**Double Tower**
The Double Tower is one of the 17 towers that formed the city walls of Waterford, Munster, Ireland.
Built in the latter part of the 15th century and the early part of th

Downeen Castle North
Downeen Castle North is situated on Mill Cove Road in Ireland.
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Downeen Castle North was constructed dur

Downeen Castle South
# Downeen Castle South
## Location
Downeen Castle South is situated on Pier Road in Ireland.
## History
Downeen Castle South was constructed during the medieval period. Its purpose was as a fortif

Drummond Tower
**Drummond Tower**
The Drummond Tower is situated at The Rocks in Ireland.
Built in 1858 by David Reid and son for Victor Drummond Delap (Monasterboice House) as a folly tow

Dunboy Castle
**Dunboy Castle**
Dunboy Castle is situated on the Beara Peninsula in south-west Ireland, near the town of Castletownbere.
The castles tower house and bawn were destroyed d

Dunworly Castle
**Dunworly Castle**
Dunworly Castle is situated at Dunworley Slipway in Ireland.
The construction of Dunworly Castle reportedly began in the 15th century, with its primary p

Eyrecourt Castle
**Eyrecourt Castle**
Eyrecourt Castle is situated on R356, in Ireland.
The castle was built as a stately house and became a ruin in the 20th century. The surrounding estate

Huntington Castle
# Huntington Castle
## Overview
Huntington Castle is a defensive castle located in Clonegal, County Carlow, Ireland.
## History
The construction of Huntington Castle began in 1625. It was built as

Inishcoe Castle
**Inishcoe Castle**
Inishcoe Castle is situated on R315, located in County Mayo, Ireland.
The construction of Inishcoe Castle dates back to the 15th century, serving as a st

Kilcoe Castle
# Kilcoe Castle
## Location
Kilcoe Castle is situated at L8478 in Ireland.
Kilcoe Castle was constructed during the medieval period. Its purpose remains unclear, but it is believed to h

Killininny Tower
**Killininny Tower**
The Killininny Tower is situated at Oldcourt Manor, Tallaght, Ireland.
The castles construction period and purpose are not well-documented. However, it

Kilmurry Castle
**Kilmurry Castle**
Kilmurry Castle is situated on Old Butter Road in County Kildare, Ireland.
Kilmurry Castle was constructed during the medieval period and served as a def

Kilworth Castle
# Kilworth Castle
Kilworth Castle is a historic castle located in County Kildare, Ireland. Believed to date from the 12th century, its construction period was during the Norman invasion o

Labasheeda Fort (19th Century)
**Labasheeda Fort**
Labasheeda Fort is situated at N67 in Ireland.
The Labasheeda Fort was constructed in the 19th century, serving as a military outpost during that time pe

Lisfinny Castle
# Lisfinny Castle
Lisfinny Castle is situated on N72 in County Donegal, Ireland.
Lisfinny Castle has been a significant historical site in Ireland for centuries. The castle

McCarthy Mor Castle
**McCarthy Mor Castle**
McCarthy Mor Castle is situated at Lake Hotel Guest Walkway, Ireland.
The castle was constructed during an unspecified time period and served as a fo

Mooghaun castle
**Mooghaun Castle**
Mooghaun Castle is situated at The Big Sweep in County Clare, Ireland.
Mooghaun is a late Bronze Age hill fort believed to be one of the largest in Irela

Moydrum Castle
Moydrum Castle is situated in the townland of Moydrum in County Westmeath, Ireland, just to the east of Athlone.
The castles construction period and purpos

Moyrhee Castle (ruins)
# Moyrhee Castle (ruins)
Moyrhee Castle is situated on The Bog Line in Ireland.
The construction period of Moyrhee Castle is not specified, but it is believed to have been b

Norman Motte
**Norman Motte**
The Norman Motte is situated on Western Parkway Motorway in Clondalkin, Ireland.
The castles construction period and purpose are not well-documented, but i

O'Brien's Castle
# OBriens Castle
OBriens Castle is situated on Mid Clare Way in County Clare, Ireland.
OBriens Castle was constructed during the 15th century and served as a stronghol

O'Driscoll Castle
**ODriscoll Castle**
ODriscoll Castle is situated at Baile Iarthach Thuaidh, Ireland.
The castles construction period and purpose are not well-documented. However, it is

Pete’s Castle
**Petes Castle**
Petes Castle is situated at L3113, Ireland.
Petes Castle was constructed during the medieval period and served as a fortified residence for its owner.
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Purt Castle
# Purt Castle
## Overview
Purt Castle is a ruined Geraldine castle located near Abbeyfeale, County Limerick, Ireland.
The remains of the castle are situated in the townland of Port Trí

Redwood Castle
Address: L5052
Country: Ireland
Redwood Castle was built by the Normans around 1200 AD and remained under continuous occupation and ownership by the MacEgan

Rogerstown Castle
**Rogerstown Castle**
The Rogerstown Castle is situated at L1038 in Ireland.
Rogerstown Castle is believed to have been constructed during the 16th century, serving as a tow

Rossbrin Castle
Rossbrin Castle is believed to have been constructed during the medieval period, although exact dates are not known. The castles purpose was as a fortified stronghold, l

Semi-Lunar Tower
**Semi-Lunar Tower**
The Semi-Lunar Tower is a defensive castle located on Patrick Street in Ireland.
The construction of the Semi-Lunar Tower began in the 12th century, reportedly durin

The Tower (Barn)
**The Tower (Barn)**
The Tower (Barn), also known as Clash Road Castle, is situated at an address on Clash Road in Ireland.
The Tower (Barn) was constructed during a relati

Tullahedy Castle
Tullahedy Castle is a historic castle located on Limerick Road in County Kilkenny, Ireland. The construction of this medieval fortress is believed to date from the 13th

Watch Tower
The Watch Tower is a defensive castle located at Manor Street in Ireland. Believed to date from 1884, its construction was part of a larger effort by the Zio

ruined castle
**Ruined Castle**
The Ruined Castle is situated at N71, Ireland.
The castles construction period and purpose are not well-documented. However, it is believed to have been b