Merlinpark Castle, Medieval tower house in County Galway, Ireland.
The rectangular castle features four corner turrets, three floors connected by spiral stairs, and windows with ogee arches throughout the structure.
The castle belonged to the Lynch family in 1574 until the Cromwellian Commissioners expelled them between 1653 and 1655, causing the loss of its roof.
Francis Blake, who owned the castle from 1731, renamed it from Doughiska Castle to Merlin Castle after his wife's family name, Merlyn.
The exterior grounds of the castle remain open for exploration, though the interior spaces stay locked to prevent potential damage.
The castle contains a carved Sheela na Gig measuring 4.5 centimeters, positioned upside down in the arch of a second-story window.
Location: County Galway
GPS coordinates: 53.27975,-8.99809
Latest update: March 6, 2025 17:14
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