Who doesn’t love a castle with stunning scenery and lots of history? From Norman Power to Ruined Fortress, this castle is fascinating. Normans, Vikings, the Gaelic Irish, and even Cromwellian soldiers have all fought over the castle. Located in Laois, Ireland, It is connected with key figures in Irish history and English history such as Diarmuid MacMurrough and his granddaughter Isabella de Clare, Strongbow, William Marshall, Maud de Braose, Roger Mortimer, the O’Moores, and at a later date Eoghan Ruadh O’Neill. And even albeit indirectly with Parnell!
And did I mention the breathtaking views? Explore the ruins of the castle and discover its fascinating history.
Credit to : Foras Feasa: Exploring Irish History