What is recorded here

Castle in Rathmore, County Carlow, appeared among eight principal castles of Carlow in 1589, yet its walls vanished before the Down Survey marked the site as an old castle in 1656. The castle may still hide beneath Rathmore House or beside the church tumulus, waiting for a shovel to reveal whether stone or soil remembers more.

The following description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Carlow' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1993). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 17 July 2007 Mentioned in 1589 as one of eight principal castles of Carlow (JKAS 1932, 80). Marked 'an old castle' on Down Survey (1655-6) map. On site or in immediate vicinity of Rathmore House or possibly identifiable with remnant of tumulus (CW003-020----) of NW of church site (CW003-021----). The precise location of the castle within the townland is unknown.

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