Glenquin Castle

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One of the finest tower houses to survive from the 16th century.

Gleann an Choim (Glen of the Shelter) situated a few miles from Ashford at the edge of the road.

One of the finest tower houses to survive from the 16th century (open to the public during summer).

This castle was a fortified dwelling, for the protection against raids and invaders, more correctly described as a Tower House.

Location
Newcastle West
Address

Situated near Newcastle West on the R515, near the village of Ashford, County Limerick

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Treaty Stone Limerick. Photo Piotr Machowczyk

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King John's Castle, Limerick. Photo Piotr Machowczyk