What is recorded here
Westropp (1906-7, 226) recorded the following details about Ballyguileataggle [Baile Gaill an tSeagail] Castle; '1569 Ballegeltegoul C[astle]. surrendered (C.S.P.I). 1583 J. O'Lacy held it at Desmond's rebellion (Peyton, 60 ; Des. R, 19b). 1612 Granted to W. Lasie (Pat. R.), who held it in 1641 and 1655 (C.S, p. 51). 1667 Confirmed to J. Odell, as Ballyteigmill, or Ballygelitaglee (Act Sett.). Fabric - A truncated tower partly covered by farm buildings'. According to O'Molony (1905, 63) 'A truncated tower is all that now exists; and farm buildings replace some of the ancient fabric'.
Compiled by: Caimin O'Brien
Date of upload: 24 April 2021
Ballyguileataggle Castle was held by John O'Lacy during the Desmond Rebellion in 1583. It is remembered for its involvement in the conflict, which was a significant uprising against English rule in Ireland.
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- What survives
- Recorded monument
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