What is recorded here
Glencolumbkille Castle was built by the O'Donnell clan in the 16th century and later held by the MacSweeney family. It is remembered as a significant site in the Glencolumbkille valley, reflecting the historical presence and power of Gaelic clans in western Ireland.
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