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Granagh Castle
Mooncoin, Co. Kilkenny
Granagh or Granny Castle overlooks the River Suir, close to Waterford. It was surrendered during the Cromwellian Campaign. Architecture from different centuries are very apparent in this most picturesque of castles. Access direct.

Granagh or Granny Castle overlooks the River Suir, close to Waterford. It was surrendered during the Cromwellian Campaign. Architecture from different centuries are very apparent in this most picturesque of castles. The castle comprised a large, square, walled enclosure with cylindrical corner tower. Access direct.

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Granny, Grannagh Castle, Co. Kilkenny, Ireland
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