Menlo Castle
Menlo Castle also called Blake's Castle (1569–1910), is a 16th century castle situated on the bank of the River Corrib in County Galway. It was built in 1569 and was home to the Blake family. The ruins still exist today close to the National University of Ireland (NUI) campus and the village of Menlo, County Galway.
Menlo Castle Galway
History
On 26 July 1910, while Sir Valentine Blake (14th baronet) and Lady Blake were away in Dublin, a fire broke out In the castle.[1] Their disabled daughter Eleanor’s body was never found; the castle was destroyed and she presumably died in the fire.[2][3]
Sir Ulick Blake (16th baronet) inherited the ruin. He was found dead in his car some years later.
References
- Kenny, Tom (2009). "The Fire at Menlo Castle". Galway Advertiser. Retrieved 2020-09-24.
- "Abandoned Menlo Castle". Atlas Obscura. Retrieved 2020-08-31.
- "Menlo Castle, Co. Galway". Abandoned Ireland. Retrieved 2020-08-31.
External links
- Drone video of Menlo Castle
- Menlo Castle Galway Tourism website
- The Fire at Menlo Castle (2009), has an image of the castle from 1910, from the Galway Advertiser
- Community
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