Classiebawn Castle, Country house in Cliffoney, Ireland.
The yellow-brown sandstone structure features a central tower with a conical roofed turret, standing on the Mullaghmore Peninsula in County Sligo.
Built in the 1860s for Viscount Palmerston, British Prime Minister, the castle remained incomplete until 1874 when his stepson William Cowper-Temple finished the construction.
The land transfer from the O'Connor Sligo family to English Parliament marked a significant shift in local ownership and regional development patterns.
The estate underwent major improvements in the mid-20th century with the installation of electricity and water supply systems replacing old oil lamps.
The castle's last notable resident, Lord Mountbatten, met his end in 1979 when his boat exploded near Mullaghmore during the Northern Ireland conflict.
Location: Cliffoney
GPS coordinates: 54.45840,-8.46680
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:24
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