Blarney Castle, as a MacCarthy stronghold was besieged several times, taken by Cromwell, and finally lost to the troops of William of Orange. The famous Blarney Stone is actually half of the Stone of Scone, received as gratitude for the support of Robert the Bruce's troops at
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Built in 1446 by Dermont Laidir MacCarthy, Blarney is one of the most known castles in Ireland. It stands on a rock high above the River Martin, and most probably, on the site of a Norman fortress. This is a hand printed black and white photograph. Hand printed by myself. No 2 ever look the same, as I print differently each time. 8x12
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 late 1500s. Mallow is thought to have been built by Sir Thomas Norreys, and it successfully held out against a siege in 1642. But it fell to an attack by Lord Castlehaven 3 years later. Located in Co. Cork. 5x7
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Old Castle Hackett in Co. Galway, Ireland. Built in the 13th 13th century, abandoned in 1705. The ancient castle of the Kirwans lies beneath Knockmaa Hill, believed to be the legendary Other world seat of Finvarra, ruler of the fairies of Connaught. This print
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