Croom Castle, Medieval castle in Croom, Ireland
The stone fortress stands on a strategic curve of the River Maigue with two remaining walls reaching half their original height.
The O'Donovan family constructed the first fortress at this location in 1210, before the FitzGerald dynasty made it their primary residence.
The castle's name influenced the FitzGerald family motto 'Crom a Boo', which translates from Irish to 'Crom Forever'.
The ruins of Croom Castle are located 8 kilometers southeast of Adare, accessible from the N20 road that connects Limerick to Charleville.
Vikings navigated their ships up the River Maigue to reach Croom during the 9th and 10th centuries when the river maintained tidal flows.
Location: County Limerick
GPS coordinates: 52.51470,-8.71790
Latest update: March 7, 2025 20:12
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