Castlekirk

Description

Castlekirk is located on a tiny island in the northwest corner of Lough Corrib, on the approach to Maum. The castle was built early in the 12th century by the sons of Ruaidrí na Saide Buide (d. 1118) and is one of the oldest mortared castles in Ireland.

The Lord Justice Sir Edmond Butler, in 1225, caused Odo O'Flatherty to give up Castlekirk to Aedh Ua Conchobair, King of Connaught; for assurance of his fidelity. The castle was knocked down by Fedlimid, son of Cathal Crobhdearg Ua Conchobair in 1233. It continued to be occupied as a castle until it finally succumbed to Cromwellian soldiers in 1654.

In the 19th century this ruin was vandalised and its stones were removed to build houses in the area.

Address
County Galway, Ireland

Established
12th century

More Information
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