Bawn in Farragh — Report the wrong picture

What is recorded here

In pasture, located on elevated ground. This bawn, associated with a castle (MA022-025001-), named ‘Farragh Castle’ on the 1838 and 1929 OS 6-inch maps, is mentioned in the 1838 OS Letters as follows: 'In the townland of Farragh were the ruins of a castle and bawne, the site of which should be shown on the plan.' (O’Flanagan 1927, 60). There is no visible trace of the castle or the bawn. Compiled by: Jane O’Shaughnessy Date of upload: 25 April 2019

Farragh Castle, associated with the Bawn in Farragh, was likely built in the 17th century by a local Gaelic or Anglo-Irish family, as part of the defensive architecture common in the region during that period. It is remembered for its historical association with the landscape and local landholding structures in early modern Ireland.

This remains an important historical record, but the official description says the monument is no longer visible or has been destroyed. The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.