Merlinpark Castle
Merlin Park Castle is a tower house and National Monument located in County Galway, Ireland.[1][2][3]
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Native name Irish: Caisleán Mhuirlinne | |
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Type | tower house |
Location | Merlin Park, Galway, County Galway, Ireland |
Coordinates | 53.279750°N 8.998088°W |
Built | early 12th century |
Owner | State |
Official name | Merlinpark Castle |
Reference no. | 609 |
![]() ![]() Location of Merlin Park Castle in Ireland |
Location
Merlinpark Castle is located 4 km (2½ mile) east-northeast of Galway city centre. It's also in the middle of a small woods.
History
Merlinpark Castle was built for Tairrdelbach Ua Conchobair in the early 12th century.
It was owned by the Lynch (Ó Loingsigh) in the 16th century. [3] Still in good condition, it was lived in until the mid-19th century.[4]
References
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