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The precise location of a castle in the townland of Ahacore has not been identified. Westropp (1906-07, 99) recorded the following details about Castleneboenagh also known as Ahacore; 'There seems to be some doubt whether the Boyanagh ("in Natherlach," 1291 (Papal Taxation), was really in Wetheny, or whether it was the Kilboygnan church near Ballingarry in Coshlea (Plea R,, No. 22 and No. 26), named in 1297 and 1306, as we believe it to be. If not, the records of Boynagh, and certainly those of its castle, only commence in 1552 (to our present knowledge); the Abbey of Woney, Caslaneboenagh, &c, being granted to Walter Ap. Howell or Powell (Fi. 1020). They also appear immediately after the Abbey in the following grants; 1562 to Peter Walshe, of Grange, Kilkenny; 1592 Confirmed (lb., 463 and Inq. Exch., 36). Livery to Edmond, son of Peter. 1620 On death of said Sir Edmond Walshe, the C[astle], vill, and lands of Castleneboenagh, alias Aghcore, are named (Inq. Chan., 151 and 22b). John Walsh was pardoned for alienation of Castlenebony, alias Aghory, and Carpincullen, &c. (Pat. R.). The name is not found in the great surveys'.
Compiled by: Caimin O'Brien
Date of upload: 1 December 2020
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