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Castlebawn (locally
known as Simon's Castle)
Castlebawn was built by McNamara family
chieftains (circa 1540), McNamaras lived there until the Cromwellian
land confiscations of the 17th century when it became disused.
In 1827 the towerhouse was badly damaged by explosives when the
authorities attempted to destroy it, as the castle had become
a den for local Potin makers. The castle was so well built that
three of the walls remained intact until 1996 when Pat & Mary
Cody completed the mammoth task of sensitively restoring the ruin
to its former glory. It is now open to the public in the summer
months but access is via boat only.
For information contact:
Pat Cody
Mobile: 087 29208807
Email: pcody@eircom.ie
Web: www.castlebawn.com
Opening Times:
July - August, Tuesday - Saturday, 2 - 6 p.m.
Otherwise by appointment, for opening times outside these hours.
Remember the
island is accessible by boat only, boats can be rented throughout
the Summer season from Whelans Boat Hire Killaloe or Ger Madden
Taxi-boats Mountshannon.
Click
here for details on Whelans Boat Hire
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