Merlinpark Castle

Merlinpark Castle
Native name
Irish: Caisleán Mhuirlinne
Merlin Castle
Type tower house
Location Merlinpark, Galway,
County Galway, Ireland
Coordinates 53°16′47″N 8°59′53″W / 53.279750°N 8.998088°W / 53.279750; -8.998088Coordinates: 53°16′47″N 8°59′53″W / 53.279750°N 8.998088°W / 53.279750; -8.998088
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

  1. ↑ "- Place names of Galway".
  2. ↑ "The inside of Merlin Castle!".
  3. 1 2 "Merlin Woods - Galway City Biodiversity".
  4. ↑ "Merlin Park Castle Galway Ireland".
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