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The precise location of a castle in the townland of Kishyquirk has not been identified. Westropp (1906-7, 98) recorded the following details about Kishyqurik Castle; '1597 Held by Ulick Bourke (Fi. 6170). 1655 Kishiquirke and Cloughnadrumone "each a C[astle]." It is shown as a tall peel tower, and named twice in explanation (C.S. xxi., p. 42; D.S.A., 3, 27, exp.). 1718 Ralph Wilson held it (Dub. Reg., B. 48, p. 100). Tower-house like castle depicted on the 17th century Down Survey map of Clanwilliam Barony (Hib. Reg.) and on the parish map of Abbeyowney (NLI MS. 718). The 1654-56 Civil Survey of Limerick recorded that John Borke Irish Papist of Kissiquirck was the owner of 'a Castle and an orchard there' (Simington 1938, 87).
Compiled by: Caimin O'Brien
Date of upload: 3 December 2020
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