
What is recorded here
Garrycastle was built in the 13th century by the de Burgo family, Anglo-Norman lords who played a significant role in the colonization of Ireland. It is remembered as an example of early medieval military architecture in Ireland and reflects the expansion of Norman influence into the Midlands.
Places near here
Castle O'BrienCastle · 1358 yd
Creggan Housegates/railings/walls · 1579 yd
Jalmahouse · 1.0 mi
Brides WellHoly well · 1.2 mi
Athlone Music MuseumMuseum · 1.7 mi
1916 Centenery CommemorationMemorial · 1.8 mi
Ancient WallTown defences · 1.8 mi
Wren's IslandIslet · 1.9 mi
Historic Town - Athlone Castle & Church of St Peter and PaulVisitor information · 2.0 miOther information
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