Why this matters
Carrick Castle in County Westmeath was likely built in the 13th century by the MacDermotts, a prominent Gaelic Irish family. It is remembered as a strategic stronghold in the medieval period, reflecting the power and territorial control of the local chieftains against English expansion.
What is recorded here
Carrick Castle is recorded as a castle in County Westmeath. Its open map record supplies this location and any linked names or public references.