Ballymalis Castle

Ballymalis Castle is a tower house and National Monument located in County Kerry, Ireland.[1][2]

Ballymalis Castle
Native name
Irish: Caisleán Bhéal Átha Málais
Typetower house
LocationBallymalis, Beaufort,
County Kerry, Ireland
Coordinates52.084527°N 9.692390°W / 52.084527; -9.692390
Builtearly 16th century
OwnerState
National Monument of Ireland
Official name: Ballymalis Castle
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Location of Ballymalis Castle in Ireland

Location

Ballymalis Castle is located 4.3 km (2.7 mi) northwest of Beaufort, on the north bank of the River Laune, near its confluence with the River Gaddagh. The Ring of Kerry runs to the north.[3][4][5]

History

This castle was built in the early 16th century by the Ó Muircheartaigh (O'Moriartys).[6] It later passed to the Ó Fearghuis (Ferrises), who renovated it in the late 16th century. In 1677 the manor was confiscated by the Crown and granted to Francis Brewster,[7] who granted it to the Eager (Eagar) family.[8][9]

Building

This is a tower house, partially restored. It is rectangular, with four storeys and an attic, with bartizans in the southwest and northeast corners. Also featured are slopstones, a machicolation, chimneys, fireplaces and decorated windows with mullions and transoms. Some of the alure (wall-walk) survives.[10]

References
  1. "Ballymalis Castle (Killarney, Ireland): Top Tips Before You Go (with Photos) - TripAdvisor". www.tripadvisor.ie.
  2. "Irish Castles - Ballymalis Castle". www.britainirelandcastles.com.
  3. "Kerry Heritage Society". www.facebook.com.
  4. (publishers.), John Murray (24 August 1864). "Handbook for travellers in Ireland" – via Google Books.
  5. Seemann, Berthold (24 August 1889). "Journal of Botany, British and Foreign". West, Newman & Company – via Google Books.
  6. Larner, Jim (24 August 2017). "Killarney: History & Heritage". Collins Press – via Google Books.
  7. O'Laughlin, Michael C. (1 March 1999). "Families of Co. Kerry, Ireland". Irish Roots Cafe – via Google Books.
  8. "Ballymalis Castle, County Kerry". www.aboutireland.ie.
  9. "Story of Ballymalis Castle". dúchas.ie.
  10. "Ballymalis Castle". irishantiquities.bravehost.com.


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