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The precise location of Kilfrush Castle within the townland has not been identified. Kilfrush Castle site described by Westropp (1906-7, 183-4) as following; '1287 J. de Carreu held a knight's fee in Kilfroys in Aney Manor under T. de Clare (C.S.P.I.). 1289 Matilda Anevil claimed dower off Kilfrush (Plea R.). 1583 Kyllfrushe C[astle]. held by Earl of Desmond (Des. R., 3b; Peyton, p. 14). 1587 The head-rent of W. Nugent, of Kilfrush, granted to Sir E. Fyton. 1604 Confirmed to Morice Hurley, of Knocklong (Pat. R.). 1655 Held by Sir Morrish Hurley (C.S., xxxi., p. 5). 1657 Sold to J. Bullingbroke, &c. (B.D., 118)'.
Compiled by: Caimin O'Brien
Date of upload: 9 March 2020
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