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{{Short description|Medieval castle in Galway, Ireland}}
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Tradition states that Dunmore (Irish ''dún mór'', "great [[dún|hillfort]]") was a lesser residence of the ancient [[Kings of Connacht]].<ref>{{cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=yvmEAAAAIAAJ&q=%22Dunmore+Castle%22+galway|title=The history of Galway|first=Sean|last=Spellissy|date=1 January 1999|publisher=Celtic Bookshop|isbn=9780953468331|via=Google Books}}</ref>
Tradition states that Dunmore (Irish ''dún mór'', "great [[dún|hillfort]]") was a lesser residence of the ancient [[Kings of Connacht]].<ref>{{cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=yvmEAAAAIAAJ&q=%22Dunmore+Castle%22+galway|title=The history of Galway|first=Sean|last=Spellissy|date=1 January 1999|publisher=Celtic Bookshop|isbn=9780953468331|via=Google Books}}</ref>


The first castle at Dunmore was built by [[De Birmingham family]] in the early 13th century as a bulwark against [[Gaelic Irish]] attacks.{{fact|date=June 2020}}
The first castle at Dunmore was built by [[De Birmingham family]] in the early 13th century as a bulwark against [[Gaelic Irish]] attacks.{{citation needed|date=June 2020}}


In 1249 Dunmore was attacked and burned by the [[O'Conor|Ó Conchubhair]] (O'Conors). In 1284 it was besieged by the [[Síol Maelruain]] under Fiachra O'Flynn.{{fact|date=June 2020}}
In 1249 Dunmore was attacked and burned by the [[O'Conor|Ó Conchubhair]] (O'Conors). In 1284 it was besieged by the [[Síol Maelruain]] under Fiachra O'Flynn.{{citation needed|date=June 2020}}


In 1315 the castle was damaged by Rory O'Conor during the [[Bruce campaign in Ireland]].{{fact|date=June 2020}}
In 1315 the castle was damaged by Rory O'Conor during the [[Bruce campaign in Ireland]].{{citation needed|date=June 2020}}


Most of the present structure dates from the early 14th century, i.e. the reigns of [[Edward II of England|Edward II]] and [[Edward III of England|III]] as [[Lords of Ireland]]: it was a two-storey [[hall]] [[keep]]. Dunmore Castle was modified in the 16th century, with extra floors, roof gables, chimneys, windows and a ground floor entrance.{{fact|date=June 2020}}
Most of the present structure dates from the early 14th century, i.e. the reigns of [[Edward II of England|Edward II]] and [[Edward III of England|III]] as [[Lords of Ireland]]: it was a two-storey [[hall]] [[keep]]. Dunmore Castle was modified in the 16th century, with extra floors, roof gables, chimneys, windows and a ground floor entrance.{{citation needed|date=June 2020}}


The de Berminghams rebelled against [[Queen Elizabeth I]] and the castle was taken from them in 1569 by Sir [[Henry Sidney]], [[Lord Deputy of Ireland]], although it was later returned.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.askaboutireland.ie/reading-room/history-heritage/heritage-towns/old-dunmore/|title=Old Dunmore|website=www.askaboutireland.ie}}</ref>
The de Berminghams rebelled against [[Queen Elizabeth I]] and the castle was taken from them in 1569 by Sir [[Henry Sidney]], [[Lord Deputy of Ireland]], although it was later returned.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.askaboutireland.ie/reading-room/history-heritage/heritage-towns/old-dunmore/|title=Old Dunmore|website=www.askaboutireland.ie}}</ref>
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The castle is a rectangular five-storey [[keep]] measuring {{convert|14|x|8.2|m|ft|abbr=on}} at base with a large [[base-batter]].
The castle is a rectangular five-storey [[keep]] measuring {{convert|14|x|8.2|m|ft|abbr=on}} at base with a large [[base-batter]].


There is evidence for a [[garderobe]] at the northwest. The windows include an [[oculus]], [[mullion]]s and [[arrowslit]]s. Some of the [[Curtain wall (fortification)|curtain wall]] survives.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://irisharchaeology.ie/2013/07/dunmore-castle-co-galway/|title=Dunmore Castle, Co. Galway - Irish Archaeology|website=irisharchaeology.ie}}</ref>
There is evidence for a [[garderobe]] at the northwest. The windows include an [[Oculus (architecture)|oculus]], [[mullion]]s and [[arrowslit]]s. Some of the [[Curtain wall (fortification)|curtain wall]] survives.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://irisharchaeology.ie/2013/07/dunmore-castle-co-galway/|title=Dunmore Castle, Co. Galway - Irish Archaeology|website=irisharchaeology.ie}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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Dunmore Castle
Native name
Caisleán an Dúin Mhóir (Irish)
Typekeep (donjon)
LocationCastlefarm, Dunmore,
County Galway, Ireland
Coordinates53°37′26″N 8°45′20″W / 53.623756°N 8.755581°W / 53.623756; -8.755581
Built14th–16th century
OwnerState
Dunmore Castle is located in Ireland
Dunmore Castle
Location of Dunmore Castle in Ireland
Official nameDunmore Castle
Reference no.248[1]

Dunmore Castle is a castle and National Monument located in County Galway, Ireland.[2][3][4]

Location

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Dunmore Castle is located 1 km (0.62 mi) northwest of Dunmore, County Galway, on the north bank of the Sinking River.[5]

History

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The castle photographed c. 1910, with local people at lower left

Tradition states that Dunmore (Irish dún mór, "great hillfort") was a lesser residence of the ancient Kings of Connacht.[6]

The first castle at Dunmore was built by De Birmingham family in the early 13th century as a bulwark against Gaelic Irish attacks.[citation needed]

In 1249 Dunmore was attacked and burned by the Ó Conchubhair (O'Conors). In 1284 it was besieged by the Síol Maelruain under Fiachra O'Flynn.[citation needed]

In 1315 the castle was damaged by Rory O'Conor during the Bruce campaign in Ireland.[citation needed]

Most of the present structure dates from the early 14th century, i.e. the reigns of Edward II and III as Lords of Ireland: it was a two-storey hall keep. Dunmore Castle was modified in the 16th century, with extra floors, roof gables, chimneys, windows and a ground floor entrance.[citation needed]

The de Berminghams rebelled against Queen Elizabeth I and the castle was taken from them in 1569 by Sir Henry Sidney, Lord Deputy of Ireland, although it was later returned.[7]

The castle was seized from the de Berminghams permanently in the Cromwellian era (1650s).[8] It was occupied by the Ouseley family (including the famous preacher Gideon Ouseley) until the 19th century.[9][10][11]

A lime kiln was built on the site in the 19th century. The castle is at present under the protection of the Office of Public Works.

Description

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The castle is a rectangular five-storey keep measuring 14 m × 8.2 m (46 ft × 27 ft) at base with a large base-batter.

There is evidence for a garderobe at the northwest. The windows include an oculus, mullions and arrowslits. Some of the curtain wall survives.[12]

References

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  1. ^ "National Monuments of County Galway in State Care" (PDF). heritageireland.ie. National Monument Service. p. 2. Retrieved 27 July 2020.
  2. ^ Sweetman, David (10 February 1999). Medieval Castles of Ireland. Collins Press. ISBN 9781898256755 – via Google Books.
  3. ^ McNeill, T. E. (18 August 2005). Castles in Ireland: Feudal Power in a Gaelic World. Routledge. ISBN 9781134708864 – via Google Books.
  4. ^ (M.A.), Gerard P. Moran (10 February 1996). Galway: History and Society. Geography Publications. ISBN 9780906602751 – via Google Books.
  5. ^ "Dunmore Castle". historicsitesofireland.blogspot.ie.
  6. ^ Spellissy, Sean (1 January 1999). The history of Galway. Celtic Bookshop. ISBN 9780953468331 – via Google Books.
  7. ^ "Old Dunmore". www.askaboutireland.ie.
  8. ^ "Dunmore Castle Dunmore County Galway Ireland". dunmore.galway-ireland.ie.
  9. ^ "Dunmore Castle". landedestates.nuigalway.ie.
  10. ^ "Ouseley". landedestates.nuigalway.ie.
  11. ^ Harbison, Peter (10 February 2018). 'Our Treasure of Antiquities': Beranger and Bigari's Antiquarian Sketching Tour of Connacht in 1779 : Based on Material in the National Library of Ireland and the Royal Irish Academy. Wordwell. ISBN 9781869857530 – via Google Books.
  12. ^ "Dunmore Castle, Co. Galway - Irish Archaeology". irisharchaeology.ie.
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