Ireland County: County Carlow
(Republic of Ireland)
Type : Irish castles
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Loading...Ballymoon Castle is an Irish rune castle, located 3 km east of Muine Bheag in County Carlow. Magnificent and imposing, it is said to have been built in the 13th century for Roger Bigot, a wealthy bourgeois of the time.
Ballymoon Castle once consisted of a square courtyard, protected by impressive surrounding walls, several metres thick and about ten metres high.
A system of harrows still remains, once used to protect access to the building.
Nowadays, only the courtyard and these walls can be identified: the castle itself has been completely razed to the ground and only its foundations remain.
It offers a magnificent view of the surroundings and has the authentic charm of Irish ruins. Its access is free, and offers a rather nice visit!
Address: Near Muine Bheag
Location: Ballymoon
(County Carlow)
GPS : 52.700450,-6.906307
Price* :
free
*indicative price may vary according to the season and the policy of the establishment.
Duration: 45 minutes
