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The precise location of Annagh castle within the townland has not been identified. Annagh Castle described by Westropp (1906-7, 100) as following; '1592 Held by Peter Walsh. See also grants 1552-1592. In 1619 Conor Mulrian held the C[astle]. at his death (Inq. Chan., 36b). 1655 John Ryan held C[astle]. (C.S., xxx., p. 5, and D.S.A., 28). Col. Piers Walsh is stated to have owned it (B.D., p. 113). It is shown in the D.S. as having two turrets'. The 1654-56 Civil Survey of Limerick recorded that John Ryan of Annagh was the owner in Annagh 'of land with a Castle two Orchards and a mill seate' (Simington 1938, 6)
The 17th century Down Survey map of Owneybeg barony (Hib. Reg.) depicted the castle as a central block flanked on either side by an angle tower with a cluster of cabins nearby (LI006-068002-). The Down Survey map of Abbeyowneybeg [Abington] parish (NLI, MS 718) shows the castle standing close to the border with County Tipperary
See attached Down Survey map of Owneybeg barony showing Annagh Castle and the cluster of cabins
Compiled by: Caimin O'Brien
Date of upload: 14 January 2020
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