Q9833 : Listowel Castle

taken 6 years ago, near to Listowel, Co Kerry, Ireland

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Listowel Castle
Listowel Castle
Listowel Castle

Listowel castle history dates back to at least 1303 when it first appears in the Plea Roll. Fortress to the Fitzmaurice family, the town developed around Listowel Castle and its square. Listowel Castle was built in the 15th century and was the last fortress of the Geraldines to be subdued. It fell after 28 days siege to Sir Charles Wilmot on 5 November 1600, who had the castle's garrison executed in the following days. The castle became the property of the Hare family, the holders of the title of Earl of Listowel, after reverting away from the Fitzmaurices, Knights of Kerry. It is now a national monument.

National Monuments of Ireland

A National Monument in the Republic of Ireland is a structure or site, the preservation of which has been deemed to be of national importance and therefore worthy of state protection. If the land adjoining the monument is essential to protect it, this land may also be protected.
A list of the monuments can be found at LinkExternal link

Listowel :: Q9934

Listowel (Irish: Lios Tuathail, meaning "Tuathal's ringfort") is a market town in County Kerry, and is situated on the River Feale, 28 km from the county town, Tralee. The town has a castle and is home to the world's first monorail.

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Q9833, 21 images   (more nearby search)
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Date Taken
Monday, 30 July, 2018   (more nearby)
Submitted
Wednesday, 7 November, 2018
Geographical Context
Historic sites and artefacts  City, Town centre  Defence, Military 
Subject Location
Irish: geotagged! Q 989 335 [100m precision]
WGS84: 52:26.6646N 9:29.2192W
Camera Location
Irish: geotagged! Q 989 335
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Southwest (about 225 degrees)
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