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Dungarvan Castle

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Dungarvan Castle
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Dungarvan Castle was originally built by the Fitzgeralds, Earls of Desmond, in the 13th century, and later held by the O'Donovans. It is important as a historical symbol of medieval power struggles in southern Ireland and as a rare surviving example of early Irish castle architecture.
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Photo: Audrius Janecka · CC BY-SA 4.0