Merlinpark Castle
Merlinpark Castle | |
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Native name Irish: Caisleán Mhuirlinne | |
Merlin Castle | |
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Type | tower house |
Location |
Merlinpark, Galway, County Galway, Ireland |
Coordinates | 53°16′47″N 8°59′53″W / 53.279750°N 8.998088°WCoordinates: 53°16′47″N 8°59′53″W / 53.279750°N 8.998088°W |
Built | early 12th century |
Owner | State |
Official name: Merlinpark Castle | |
Reference no. | 609 |
Location of Merlinpark Castle in Ireland |
Merlinpark Castle is a tower house and National Monument located in County Galway, Ireland.[1][2][3]
Location
Merlinpark Castle is located 4 km (2½ mile) east-northeast of Galway city centre.
History
Merlinpark Castle was built for Tairrdelbach Ua Conchobair in the early 12th century.
It was owned by the Lynch (Ó Loingsigh) in the 16th century. [3] Still in good condition, it was lived in until the mid-19th century.[4]
References
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