What is recorded here
Shanpallas Castle was built in the 15th century by the Butler family, who were prominent Anglo-Norman lords in Ireland. It is remembered as a strategic stronghold in County Limerick and reflects the medieval expansion of the Butler influence in the region.
Places near here
Castle (in ruins)Castle, tower house · 22 yd
Dromore CastleRuins · 818 yd
Enclosure in BallynacarrigaEnclosure · 890 yd
Grave Yd.Graveyard · 1149 yd
Pallaskenry Church (Chapelrussell)graveyard/cemetery · 1166 yd
Coláiste Sailíseachcountry house, church/chapel · 1254 yd
Sweet ChestnutSweet Chestnut · 1.5 mi
Mellon PointHeadland · 2.1 mi
Rinekirk PointHeadland · 2.1 mi
Celtic Park and GardensHeritage attraction · 2.3 mi
Ringmoylan PierVisitor information · 2.4 mi
Grass IslandIslet · 2.5 miOther information
Photo: Garry Dickinson · CC BY-SA 2.0