What is recorded here
Built in the 13th century by the MacDermotts of Leitrim, Castle John is remembered as a significant medieval stronghold in western Ireland, reflecting the power and territorial divisions of Gaelic chieftains during the Anglo-Norman period.
Places near here
Prison (in ruins)Ruins · 162 yd
Otter IslandIsland · 217 yd
Whiskey IslandIslet · 238 yd
Fionn McCumhail Cottagehouse · 892 yd
IndicatedFairy fort / stone ringfort · 1577 yd
Finn McCool's MonumentArchaeological place · 1.0 mi
CastleforeCastle, tower house · 1.7 mi
CastleCastle, tower house · 2.5 mi
Sheemore Ambush MemorialMonument · 3.1 mi
Leabaidh DermotCave · 3.4 mi
Rocking StoneNamed rock · 4.6 mi
Sliabh an IarainnMountain / peak · 4.8 miOther information
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