Ballyquirk facts for kids
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Ballyquirk is a small area of land, called a townland, in County Tipperary, Ireland. It's located near a place called Lorrha, north of Carrigahorig. Its Irish name is Baile Uí Chuirc.
Ballyquirk Castle: A Historic Ruin
Ballyquirk is home to the ruins of an old castle. This castle used to be much bigger! In the 1800s, it was changed a lot. Originally, it had two floors and four towers. Now, only one floor remains, along with a basement, three main sections, and one tower at the back.
There are also ruins of an even older castle nearby. Ballyquirk Castle is considered an important historical building. It is listed on the North Tipperary County Council's Record of Protected Structures. This means it is protected so it can be preserved for the future.
Ballyquirk Woods: Part of a Larger Forest
The woods in Ballyquirk are part of a bigger forest called Borrisokane Forest. This forest is made up of several smaller areas of woodland spread out across the region. These woods are managed by Coillte, which is a company set up by the Irish government to look after the country's forests.
