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Castleburke - Kilboynell - at Lough Carra in County MayoThe castles of Ireland are many, and the architecture ranges from the stone tower house to the fortified manor homes of the 16th century on. These strongholds provided both a home and fortress.

The Annals of the Four Masters tells the story of Irish clan alliances and their struggle not only with foreign invaders but as often, amongst themselves. And prominent in every story is the land and the Irish castle.

In exploring the history of my own family, I became intrigued by these stories. I have gathered here just a few of my favorite Irish castles and attempted to give a glimpse into their architecture as well as family history. I will be researching each one and as records are confirmed, a brief history of each castle will be added. I hope this will provide a jumping off point as you explore your Irish heritage.

County Clare

* Doonbeg Castle
MacMahon, O'Brein

* Lemaneagh Castle
O'Brien, Mac Mahon

Kilmurry, Mountcashel Tower House
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County Cork

Cork City, Blackrock Castle
Mallow, Mallow Castle
Kanturk, Kanturk Castle
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County Donegal

Glencolmcille, Glenveagh Castle
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County Dublin

Clontarf, Clontarf Castle Hotel
Lucan, Ballyowen Castle
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County Galway

* Aughnanure Castle
O'Flaherty
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County Kilkenny

Kells, Burnchurch Castle
Kilkenny, Kilkenny Castle
Kilkenny City, Kilkenny Castle

County Leitrim

Gortletteragh, Lough Rynn Castle

* Parkes Castle
O'Rourke, Parke
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County Limerick

* Glenquin Castle
O'Hanlon, Geraldines (Fitzgerald)

Askeaton, Desmond Castle
Ballysteen, Beagh Castle
Ballylongford, Carrigfoyle Castle
Glin, Glin Castle

* Shanid Castle
Desmond Geraldines, Fitzgerald
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County Mayo

Castlebar, Green Acres Castlebar

* Doon Castle
Mac Philbin, Mayo Burke
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County Sligo

Ballygawley, Castledargan House
Collooney, Markree Castle
Mullaghmore, Bawn Castle
Sligo Town, McCosker Castle
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County Waterford

Lismore, Lismore Castle
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County Wicklow

Newcastle, Old Castle



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