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Ballyloughan Castle

August 8, 2001
Near Bagenalstown, County Carlow, Ireland

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Ballyloughan Castle : Gate house

Ballyloughan Castle : Gate house and hall

These are the remains of a 13th century castle. The larger building is thought to be the gate house and the smaller is the remains of a hall. Two towers stood at either side of the gate entrance. Pieces of the outer wall and the chapel are still evident.

The castle may have been abandoned in the 14th century. It has been the property of the Kavanagh's until the 16th century. The Bagenal's acquired it and then it was purchased by the Bruens in the early 1800's.

Ballyloughan Castle : Hall