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The thick curtain walls and corner towers of Ballymote Castle

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Ballymote Castle

Ballymote, County Sligo

The square Norman castle with corner towers stands in the town of Ballymote and is free to walk around.

Richard de Burgo, the Red Earl of Ulster, built the remains of this Anglo Norman castle in AD 1300 and it was the strongest fortress in Connacht.

Fáilte Ireland’s listing

Where: Ballymote, County Sligo
Map: Directions · OpenStreetMap
Before you go: Opening times, prices and access change. Check with the place itself.

Where Ballymote Castle is in County Sligo

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