Granuaile's Castle
Granuaile's Castle is a tower house and National Monument located in Clare Island, Ireland.
Location
Granuaile's Castle is located on the east coast of Clare Island.
History
Granuaile's Castle was built in the 16th century by the Ó Máille (O'Malley), Kings of Umaill. It was a stronghold of Gráinne Ní Mháille (Grace O'Malley, c. 1530 – c. 1603), the famous "pirate queen." Her other strongholds were at Rockfleet Castle (on Clew Bay) and Carrickkildavnet Castle.
In the 1820s the castle was converted into a police barracks, when the purple slate flashing was added to the two bartizans.
Building
The main living room was at that first floor level with access to the bartizans and the garderobe.
Gallery
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The castle in 1994 -
Castle exterior -
Castle interior
References
- ^ "Granuaile's Castle". 20 October 2009.
- ^ "Granuaile's Castle Sept 09".
- ^ "Grania-u-aile Castle, Clare Island".
- ^ Academy, Royal Irish (1 January 1915). "Clare Island Survey: A Biological Survey of Clare Island in the County of Mayo, Ireland and of the Adjoining District ..." Hodges, Figgis – via Google Books.
- ^ "Granuaile's Castle, Clare Island • Destination Westport".
- ^ "Irish Castles - Granuailes Castle".
- ^ "Clare Island – The Castle".