Tinahinch Castle (in Ruins) — Report the wrong picture

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Tinnahinch Castle is a ruined tower house in County Carlow, built probably in the 1630s by James Butler. Its stair tower still rises at the southwest corner, while the main chamber loses walls to sky and weather. The castle may have served as a private stronghold or a regional seat of power, but no clear record survives to confirm its exact role. What remains is a shape: stone, height, and the memory of a family who lived inside it.

The following description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Carlow' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1993). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 17 July 2007 Rectangular building (10.7m N-S, 6.9m E-W) of three storeys, with stair tower at SW. Constructed of rubble with split stone laid in mortar with ashlar quoins. Entrance on N side of projecting stair tower protected by machicolation on third floor of tower, which originally carried wooden stairs. Bartizan at NE corner of main tower. Wooden floors carried on corbels. Oven and kitchen fireplace in north gable wall. Fireplaces in N and S walls of 1st and 2nd floor. Attic floor entered from stair tower, giving access also to crenellated parapet on E and W walls. Probably built in 1630's by James Butler (JRSAI 1892, 444).

Tinahinch Castle was built in the 17th century by the Moore family, who were prominent landowners in the area. The castle is remembered for its historical association with the Moore family and as a notable example of early Irish country house architecture.

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