Merlinpark Castle facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Merlin Park Castle |
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| Native name Irish: Caisleán Mhuirlinne |
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| Merlin Castle | |
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| Type | tower house |
| Location | Merlin Park, Galway, County Galway, Ireland |
| Built | early 12th century |
| Owner | State |
| Official name: Merlinpark Castle | |
| Reference no. | 609 |
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Merlin Park Castle is an old building called a tower house. It is also a National Monument in Ireland. This means it is a very important historical site. You can find it in County Galway.
Where is Merlin Park Castle?
Merlin Park Castle is about 4 kilometers (or 2½ miles) east of Galway city. It stands in the middle of a small forest. Imagine finding an old castle hidden among the trees!
The History of Merlin Park Castle
This castle was built a very long time ago, in the early 12th century. It was made for a person named Tairrdelbach Ua Conchobair.
Later, in the 16th century, the Lynch family owned the castle. They were also known as Ó Loingsigh. The castle stayed in good shape and people lived there until the mid-1800s.
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