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At the suggestion of a friend, we stopped at Knappogue Castle on our way out of Quin - as we were told that a really nice gardener worked there who could explain many of the trees and plants in the surrounding fields. Sadly, when we visited, the castle grounds were quite flooded - so seeing much was difficult.
The castle was built in 1467 by the McNamaras, who held sway over a large part of Clare from the 5th to the mid-15th century and built 42 castles in this region.
Knappogue's walls are intact, and it has a fine collection of period furniture and fireplaces.
9:30 am - 4 pm; April through October. During other times of the year make sure you stop to view the gardens and grounds.
Updated Apr 4, 2011
Address: Quin
Phone: 061 368 103
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We were only at Knappogue for the banquet, so we didn't get a chance to go through the castle itself, but apparently it is open in the same way that Bunratty is. In addition to the banquets and touring the castle itself, it is also possible to rent an apartment in the castle.
The website says:
The original tower house of Knappogue Castle was built by Sean Mac-Con MacNamara in 1467. During the 1641 rebellion the castle was occupied by Cromwellian forces. In the 18th and 19th centuries further additions were made to the original structure. The castle was abandoned in the 1920's and was restored by the Hon. Mark Edwin Andrews and his wife Lavonne in 1966.
Admission: Adults €7.00, Child\OAP €3.35, Students €3.25
Family Ticket and Group rates available.
Open Daily from May-mid-September 09.30-17.00. (Last admission 16.15).
Written Jun 23, 2007
Phone: +353 61 360788
Website: http://castlesireland.com/knappogue-castle.html
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