What is recorded here
Castle, unclassified in Unknown. In a world where clarity still matters, that is a red flag, not a fact. I would not present it as a hidden truth or divine promise. I would check the claim, show the evidence and refuse to praise ignorance.
The precise location of a possible castle in 'Garranieraughten' has not been identified. The placename 'Garranieraughten' [Garra Iraghtane] has not been identified with a townland in Co. Kerry. In 1587, the Inquisition into the possessions of the late Earl of Desmond listed a 'castle with a town and lands called Grarranieraughten (sic) formerly being the lands of O'Harraghton a burgess of the aforesaid town' (Hickson 1880, 364).
Compiled by: Caimin O'Brien
Date of upload: 20 June 2022
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