Menlo Castle
Menlo Castle is a 16th Century castle situated on the bank of the River Corrib in Co. Galway. It was built in 1569 and was home to the Blake family.The ruins still exist today close to the NUI campus.
Menlo Castle Galway
Tragedy
On 26 July 1910 while Sir Valentine (14th baronet) and Lady Blake were away in Dublin, a fire broke out In the castle.Their disabled daughter Eleanor’s body was never found. The castle was destroyed and she presumably died in the fire.
Mystery
Sir Ulick Blake (16th baronet) inherited the ruin. He was found dead in his car some years later.
External links
- Drone video of Menlo Castle
- Menlo Castle Galway Tourism website
- The Fire at Menlo Castle Galway Advertiser
- Community
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