Castle

The following description of this monument is taken from 'The Urban Archaeological Survey of County Limerick' compiled by John Bradley, Andrew Halpin and Heather A. King (Office of Public Works, 1985). "Blossom's Gate This consists of a three-floored tower with a round arch (partly modernised) spanning the road on the west side of the town. It is built of coursed limestone with long and short quoins. A pointed door on the north west side of the arch provides access to a stairs which is lit by narrow flat lintelled windows. The first floor is lit from the west by a large pointed light with modern surrounds. There is also a small pointed single light with a similar one in the east wall. The second floor or roof level is missing. Compiled by: Matt Kelleher Date of upload/revision: 5 March 2015