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Carrigogunnell Castle
Clarina, Co. Limerick
Carrigogunnell Castle is superbly situated on a volcanic rock with a marvellous view overlooking the whole Shannon estuary. It can be found just 3km north of Clarina Village in County Limerick and was built in the mid-15th century.

Situated near Clarina, this castle is superbly situated on a volcanic rock with a marvellous view overlooking the whole Shannon estuary. It consists of a multi-sided enclosure, fortified by a strong wall probably of 15th-century date, in a poor state of preservation.

The castle was blasted apart by cannon during the 1691 siege of Limerick.

Contact details
Tourist Information Office,Limerick City,Co Limerick,Republic of Ireland
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