Merlinpark Castle Explained

Merlin Park Castle
Native Name:	Caisleán Mhuirlinne
Native Language:	ga
Other Name:	Merlin Castle
Coordinates:	53.2798°N -8.9981°W
Location:	Merlin Park, Galway, County Galway, Ireland
Built:	early 12th century
Owner:	State
Type:	tower house
Embedded:	Embed: yes Designation2: National Monument of Ireland Designation2 Offname: Merlinpark Castle Designation2 Number: 609^[1]

Merlin Park Castle is a tower house and National Monument located in County Galway, Ireland.^{[2] [3] [4]}

Location

Merlinpark Castle is located 4 km (2½ mile) east-northeast of Galway city centre.

History

Merlinpark Castle was built for Tairrdelbach Ua Conchobair in the early 12th century. It was owned by the Lynch (Ó Loingsigh) in the 16th century. ^[4] Still in good condition, it was lived in until the mid-19th century.^[5]

Notes and References

1. Web site: National Monuments of County Galway in State Care . 6 . heritageireland.ie . National Monument Service . 27 July 2020.
2. Web site: - Place names of Galway.
3. Web site: The inside of Merlin Castle!.
4. Web site: Merlin Woods - Galway City Biodiversity.
5. Web site: Merlin Park Castle Galway Ireland.