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Merlin Park Castle
Native name
Irish: Caisleán Mhuirlinne
Merlin Castle
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Type tower house
Location Merlin Park, Galway,
County Galway, Ireland
Built early 12th century
Owner State
Official name: Merlinpark Castle
Reference no. 609
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Merlin Park Castle is a tower house and National Monument located in County Galway, Ireland.

Location

Merlinpark Castle is located 4 km (2½ mile) east-northeast of Galway city centre. It's also in the middle of a small woods.

History

Merlinpark Castle was built for Tairrdelbach Ua Conchobair in the early 12th century.

It was owned by the Lynch (Ó Loingsigh) in the 16th century. Still in good condition, it was lived in until the mid-19th century.

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