Redwood Castle, Norman castle in County Tipperary, Ireland
The thick stone walls of Redwood Castle contain defensive features including a murder-hole positioned above the entrance for protection against invaders.
Built around 1210 by Norman settlers, the castle remained intact until Cromwellian forces burned its wooden structures in 1650, leaving only stone walls.
The Mac Aodhagáin clan established a school within the castle walls from 1350, teaching Brehon Law, the ancient legal system of Ireland.
Tours of Redwood Castle operate during summer afternoons, allowing visitors to explore the restored medieval structure and its architectural elements.
Michael J. Egan, a lawyer from County Mayo, purchased and restored the castle in 1972 after three centuries of abandonment.
Inception: 1210
GPS coordinates: 53.14687,-8.12061
Latest update: March 7, 2025 22:13
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