Why this matters
Doonbeg Castle was built in the 17th century by the O'Donovan family, a prominent Gaelic-Irish clan in the region. It is remembered as an example of early modern tower-house architecture in western Ireland and reflects the defensive and social structures of the time.
What is recorded here
See attached document with details from Risteárd Ua Cróinín and Martin Breen, The Castles and Tower-houses of Co. Clare (unpublished report). Uploaded courtesy of R. Ua Cróinín and M. Breen.
Date of upload: 18 December 2014
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