What is recorded here
Built by Patrick De Courcey and his brother Myles in 1230
Built by Patrick De Courcey and his brother Myles in 1230, the castle is associated with the De Courcey family, Norman lords who played a significant role in the Anglo-Norman expansion in Ireland. It is remembered as a key stronghold in the control of the surrounding region during the medieval period.
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