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Reference to a stronghold lost by Robert Nugent at Termonbarry (Cronin 1980, 118) which may refer to a castle site on the island at Termonbarry Bridge, Co. Longford. It was not encountered.

From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record RO030-016

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  • National Inventory of Architectural Heritage
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