Lismore Castle — Report the wrong picture

What is recorded here

A three storey and attic building is depicted at Lismore (70) in Kilmore parish on the Down Survey Barony map of Clonmahon. See this web-page accessed on 11/04/2016 http://downsurvey.tcd.ie/down-survey-maps.php#bm=Clonmoghan&c=Cavan It is described as a 'Castle' in italic lettering on 183e ed. of the OS 6-inch map and as 'Site of' on 1876 ed. No visible remains at ground level. (ITA Survey 1946; Davies 1948a, 97) The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cavan' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1995). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of revision: 11 April 2016

Lismore Castle, also known as Lismore Demesne, was built in the 17th century by the Butler family, who were prominent Anglo-Norman lords in Ireland. The castle is important as a historical seat of the Butler earls of Ormond, reflecting their extensive influence in the region.

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