What is recorded here

Castle, unclassified in Tralee is a small castle held by John Oge Fitzgerald in 1584. It may have stood behind a wall, beside a road or under a field now lost. A castle needs a corner, a room and a reason to be built.

This record is for the 'small castle' held in 1584 by John Oge Fitzgerald. Its precise location is not known. The above description is derived from Bradley, J., et al. 1987 Urban Archaeology Survey Part XIV County Kerry. Unpublished report. Office of Public Works. Date of upload: 24 January 2012

Held by John Oge Fitzgerald in 1584, this small castle is remembered for its association with the Fitzgerald dynasty during the late 16th century. Its strategic significance in the region reflects the broader Gaelic lordship structures of the time.

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