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Castleconnor

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Castleconnor is a roofless limestone tower house in County Mayo, built by Anglo-Norman invaders in the 13th century and named for the O'Connor clan it displaced. The fortress changed hands repeatedly between Gaelic chieftains and Norman lords, becoming a coveted prize overlooking the River Moy during centuries of siege and betrayal. Its thick walls still stand among forgotten farmland, preserving the brutal rhythm of conquest and reclaiming that shaped Connacht.
Castleconnor is recorded as a ruins in County Mayo. Its open map record supplies this location and any linked names or public references.

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