Aug 17, 2020 · Castle Burke was a five-storey tower on the northern shore of Lough Carra. An article by Eamon Bourke, author of Burke People & Places recalled in 1854 Thomas Lacey described castle as ‘an old and fortified building.’

The House of Burgh (English: / bɜːr /; ber; French pronunciation: [buʁ]), also known by the family names of Burke and Bourke (Irish: de Búrca), is an Irish family, descending from the Anglo-Norman de Burgh dynasty, who played a prominent role in the Anglo-Norman invasion of Ireland, where they settled and attained the earldoms of Kent, Ulster, C...

More commonly referred to as Bourke’s House, this fortified building probably dates from the sixteenth century. 1. According to the text on the Limerick Civic Trust plaque attached to the wall, the building itself is older:

O'Rourke's Castle (historically also Breifny Castle [1]) is a ruined castle in Ireland. It was situated in the centre of Leitrim Village c. 30m from the N bank of the Ballinamore and Ballyconnell canal, which at this point is a canalised stream, and c. 400m from its junction with the River Shannon. [2]

The old name for Castle Bourke was Kilvoynell or Kilboyneli Castle. In 1575 the proprietor was Myles Mac Evilly styled " Mac Evilly," chief of his name, who was then proprietor also of Castle. Carra and Kinturk Castle. The Mac Evilly clan were in 1575 so.

Aug 28, 2024 · There are some magnificent castles in Limerick. And, although the likes of King John’s Castle tends to get much of the attention from tourists, this is far from a one-horse county! Below, you’ll discover the best castles Limerick has to offer, from romantic ruins to once impenetrable structures.

Ashford Castle is a mainly Victorian and medieval castle near Cong on the County Mayo–Galway border in Ireland. The castle has been expanded over the centuries and turned into a five star hotel. It is located on the County Galway side of Lough Corrib and was previously owned by the Guinness family.

Mar 28, 2019 · Oliver and Edmond Bourke along with 1,500 Scots men, women and children were slain or drowned in the River Moy. The surviving sons of Edmond flew into the Low Countries, fighting against the English under Captain Stanley who had deserted the British Army.

Bourke's House is a former medieval manor house in Limerick's city center, located on King's Island, the city's historic quarter. Although only a wall remains, it's considered one of the city's oldest landmarks!

Bourke Viscounts of Mayo's family history history is included in Blake Martin J. Castle Burke: Formally Kilboynell Castle in Carra Barony, Co. Mayo 1929 in Galway Archaeological & Historical Society Journal vol 14 no 3/4 (Pages 101-108) at this site: