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According to Westropp Dromlara Castle was incorporated into the fabric of a 'modern house' which he did not identify. Westropp (1906-7, 104) recorded the following details about Dromlara Castle; '1606 Morris Hurley of Knocklong held C[astle]. of Dromlara with the C.[astle] of Kyleduffe (Inq. Chan., 29). Described as C.[astle] of Dromlare or Kilduff (lb. 189). See Kilduff [infra, section 99]. Fabric - It is incorporated in the modern house'.
Tower house like castle with three dwellings shown standing beside a medieval road in 'Part of Kilduffe' on the 1657 Down Survey map of Coonagh Barony (Hib. Reg.).
Compiled by: Caimin O'Brien
Date of upload: 7 December 2020
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