Known by many names, the two most common being Kildownet and Kildavnet, after the town. This tiny tower house, built in the early 1400's on the shore of Achill Island, is not only notable for it's picturesque settings, but also for it's associations with the pirate queen Grace O'Malley. The Tower at Kildavnet is one of a series of such strongholds that Granuaile established along the western seaboard. It is some 40 feet in height and had 3 stories. The strategic importance of its location, at the mouth of Achill Sound was for protecting the passage that connects Clew Bay with Blacksod Bay.
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Also known as Carrickahowley Castle, this tower house stands on the shore of an inlet of Clew Bay, with the water lapping right up against it's walls. Rockfleet was home of the clan leader, Grace O'Malley, otherwise known by her irish name of Granuaile, pirate Queen. In 1574 British forces tried to put a stop to her actives, but she repulsed the attack! Grace later came to an agreement with the Crown, and upon meeting Queen Elizabeth, Grace refused to bow, as she felt she was a queen in her own right.
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 "old MacPhilbins" Castle. This grand ruin is set atop a grass covered mound with the last rays of sun slowly stretching over the crumbling walls and grazing sheep. Co. Mayo 5x7
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 road, because of it's prominent position on a hilltop. There is no path or road to the site of the castle and it is on private land. It was built in the sixteenth century during the reign of Henry the VIII. A medallion found near bearing the Ó Dochartaigh arms dating from about 1525, and a coin of 1547 was found nearby. When the O'Dohertys lost Elagh Castle, they took refuge here. Sir Cahair O'Doherty was in charge in 1601 and it was later garrisoned by Hugh Boy O'Doherty. When Sir Cahair began his rebellion against the crown the English attacked it but were beaten back. After the defeat of Sir Cahair, Burt Castle into the hands of the Chichester family. It is recorded that it was in ruin in 1833 and has suffered further damage since. 8x10
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