Shanbally Castle, Gothic château in Clogheen, Ireland.
The residence featured towers at each end and contained detailed interiors with elaborate plasterwork designs throughout its many rooms.
Built in 1810 for Cornelius O'Callaghan, first Viscount Lismore, this structure stood as the largest house constructed in Ireland by architect John Nash.
The castle became a symbol of architectural preservation debates in Ireland when local groups and academics opposed its planned destruction in 1960.
The castle remained in use until 1954 when the Irish Land Commission acquired the property and its surrounding lands.
The demolition required substantial amounts of explosives, creating a blast that people heard from a distance of 10 miles away.
Location: Clogheen, County Tipperary
GPS coordinates: 52.29278,-8.04361
Latest update: March 6, 2025 14:20
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