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Portlick Castle, Glasson, Co. Westmeath

Portlick Castle is located on the shores of Lough Ree, near Glasson in County Westmeath, Ireland. This historical site includes a late medieval tower house with subsequent Georgian and Victorian additions. It serves as an example of the architectural development in Ireland from the 12th to the 19th centuries. The castle’s position on Lough Ree has made it a...

Athlone Castle, Co. Westmeath

In the heart of Ireland, standing tall amidst the bustling town of Athlone, lies the historic Athlone Castle, also known as Adamson Castle. As a symbol of Ireland’s past, this fortress has borne witness to centuries of conflict and change. From its humble beginnings as a wooden fortification to its current status as a museum and heritage center, the story of...

Tullynally Castle: A Gothic Revival Masterpiece

Tullynally Castle: A Gothic Revival Masterpiece

Tullynally Castle, located in County Offaly, Ireland, is a magnificent example of Gothic Revival architecture. The castle has been owned by the Pakenhams, later Earls of Longford, since the 17th century. The original house was remodeled by the 2nd Earl as a huge rambling castle in the early 1800s, and is now one of the largest surviving family homes in Ireland. The...