What is recorded here
Balrath Castle was built in the 13th century by the MacDermotts, a Gaelic Irish clan who held significant power in the region. The castle is remembered as an example of early medieval Irish defensive architecture and as a symbol of the clan's historical influence in Westmeath.
Places near here
Enclosure in Balrath (moycashel By.)Enclosure · 21 yd
Balrath Graveyardgates/railings/walls · 329 yd
OutlinedChurch · 359 yd
Partially hachuredFairy fort / earthen ringfort · 568 yd
Partially outlinedCastle, unclassified · 1.3 mi
Killalea FortCastle, motte · 2.1 mi
Bonfire HillMountain / peak · 3.5 mi
Ardan WoodWood · 3.6 mi
Kilmalady HillMountain / peak · 5.1 mi
High WoodWood · 5.3 mi
St. Columba's WellSpring · 5.5 mi
Clara Bog BoardwalkHeritage attraction · 8.3 miOther information
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