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Site of Redmond Barretts Castle

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Site of Redmond Barretts Castle
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Redmond Barretts Castle stands in County Mayo, Ireland, though no public record explains when it was built, who lived inside, or why it fell away. The name suggests a barrett family claimed the land, perhaps defending a road, a harbour or a rivalry now forgotten. The absence of facts does not diminish the place; it returns the castle to the region where unseen hands shaped stone and ordinary people lived beside it.
The Archaeological Survey of Ireland (ASI) is in the process of providing information on all monuments on The Historic Environment Viewer (HEV). Currently the information for this record has not been uploaded. To access available information for research purposes please make an appointment in advance with the Archive Unit (open Fridays 10.00 am – 5.00 pm), Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, The Custom House, Dublin 1 D01W6XO or email NMarchive@housing.gov.ie.

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