
Why this matters
Carrowdore Castle was built in the 17th century by the MacDonnell family, Gaelic lords of Antrim, as a stronghold in the aftermath of the Nine Years' War. It is remembered as a symbol of Gaelic resistance and continuity in Ulster during the early modern period.
What is recorded here
Carrowdore Castle is recorded as a castle in County Down. Its open map record supplies this location and any linked names or public references.
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