Leamaneh Castle, Medieval castle ruin in County Clare, Ireland
The stone fortress combines a five-story tower house from the 1480s with a four-story mansion added during the seventeenth century.
The castle belonged to Donough O'Brien in 1550, who received it after his father surrendered his title to King Henry VIII of England.
Local narratives tell of Maire Rua, who married three times and managed the castle through political changes to maintain the O'Brien family estate.
The castle remains stand near the intersection of roads R476 and R480, visible from outside but closed to public access due to safety concerns.
The castle's name derives from 'léim an éich' in Irish, meaning 'the horse's leap', marking a historical boundary between three baronies.
Location: County Clare
Inception: 1480
GPS coordinates: 52.98759,-9.14026
Latest update: May 18, 2025 16:02
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