
What is recorded here
Geashill Castle was built in the 15th century by the Mac Giolla Phádraig (O'Hehir) family, a prominent Gaelic Irish clan in the area. The castle is remembered as a significant medieval stronghold in County Offaly and reflects the region's Gaelic heritage before English expansion in the 16th century.
Places near here
Geashill Castlebuilding misc · 68 yd
Geashill Glebe WalkVisitor information · 291 yd
Enclosure in BawnmoreEnclosure · 677 yd
Furzehill WoodWood · 1443 yd
Raheen Castle (site of)Archaeological place · 1.6 mi
Raheen Castle in ruinsCastle, unclassified · 1.7 mi
Lady's WellSpring · 3.0 mi
Ghaugher HillMountain / peak · 4.1 miOther information
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