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Ballinafad Castle Co.Sligo Republic Of Ireland.

This was filmed just before travel restrictions were introduced in Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland due to the coronavirus outbreak. Ballinafad castle. The Castle of the Curlews. Ballinafad co.sligo Republic of Ireland.  Ballinafad Castle was built in 1590 and is also known as the ‘Castle of the Curlews’. It has had a turbulent history due to it’s strategic location that controlled the Red Earl’s Road through the Curlew Mountains between south Connaught, north Connaght and west Ulster. It was built during the nine years war (1592-1601) by Captain John St Barbe on land granted to him by King James I. It was modeled in a similar style to a 13th century Norman castle with a central 3 story block dwarfed by four massive corner towers. It was constantly under attack from both English and Gaelic forces. Red Hugh O’Donnell partially destroyed it in 1595 but Captain John St Barbe later returned and remained here till his death in 1628. It was later attacked by the Burkes, then local Irish forces in 1642 and then was retaken by Cromwell in 1651. After this, it was used for the chancery inquisitions for the Sligo area after the restoration of Charles I but it finally fell into disuse in 1680. Hi everyone if you would like to help the channel out even more you can donate to the channel in the youtube Banner link or in the about section link . thanks to everyone your support has been amazing its very much appreciated take care and stay safe.