What is recorded here
Ballymote Castle was built in the 13th century by the O'Conor kings of Connacht, with later expansions by the de Burgh lords of Connacht. It is important as a strategic medieval stronghold and is associated with the historical conflict between Irish and Anglo-Norman forces in the region.
Places near here
bridgebridge · 94 yd
Ballymote Railway Stationrailway station · 116 yd
Brother WalfridMemorial · 126 yd
Font (present location) in StoneparksFont (present location) · 187 yd
Fighting 69th MonumentMonument · 340 yd
RathdoonyCastle, motte · 1.1 mi
ElderElder · 3.1 mi
Caves of KeshCave · 3.5 mi
Kesh CorannMountain / peak · 3.7 mi
European ashEuropean ash · 3.7 mi
Ballyfahy Castle (in Ruins)Castle, unclassified · 3.8 mi
School CaveCave · 3.8 miOther information
Photo: Willie Duffin · CC BY-SA 2.0