Leamanagh Castle

Once home to the famous Maire Rua O'Brien (Red Mary) and, according to legend, location of her famed husband-killing exploits, this distinctive structure is composed of a Tower House built in 1490, with an extensive 17th century dwelling house attached. In the immediate vicinity of the castle are found an old bawn or enclosure, old fishponds and a deerpark. The building is inaccessible at the moment as ongoing restoration works are being carried out. The grounds of the castle lie on private property, but excellent views of the castle may be had from the roadside. It is situated at the intersection of the R476 Corofin-Kilnaboy road and the R480 road to Ballyvaughan, at the southern boundary of the Burren. There is limited parking space available on the roadside but care must be taken at this busy junction. No other facilities are available on site.

This is one of the reasons that you should beware of Red Heads!!

Till we meet,
Slan agus beannacht!