14th C. – Dalkey Castles, Co. Dublin
Dalkey’s main street, Castle Street, has a two 14th Century Norman castles. The first one is known as Goat’s Castle and has been used as the Town Hall since 1869.
1738 – Ardgillan Castle, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin
Originally an 18th century house with a two storey bow fronted centre and single storey wings. In the early 19th century,
1798 – Charleville Forest, Tullamore, Co. Offaly
Architect: Francis Johnston
The Castle was designed in 1798 by one of Ireland’s leading architects of the day, Francis Johnston and not finally completed until 1812.
1829 – Blackrock Castle, Co. Cork
Architect: James Pain
Blackrock Castle was in the ownership of the City of Cork following a charter of James I to the City in 1608.
1837 – Kilkenny Castle, Co. Kilkenny
Kilkenny Castle has been an important site since Strongbow constructed the first building here, a wooden tower in the 12th century.
