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From 1571 there are references to the constable of the castle and gaol (LF013-026009-) of Longford (Nicholls 1994, vol. 2, 247). This was probably the castle that was captured and destroyed by Hugh Roe O’Donnell in 1595 (Cal. S.P. Ire. 1592-96, 315). No visible surface trace of it survives and its precise location has not been identified. However, the circular tower associated with the 17th-century fortified house (LF013-062----), named ‘Old Castle’ on the 1914 edition of the OS 25-inch map, may mark its site or it may have been incorporated into the fabric of the house.
Compiled by: Caimin O'Brien
Date of upload: 13 June 2012
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