Burncourt Castle

Burncourt Castle, County Tipperary
Photo © Mike Searle, 23 June 2009

At Burncourt are the ruins of a fine old castellated mansion, originally erected by one of the barons of Ikerrin, and besieged and taken by a party of Cromwell's army. It was inclosed in a bawn or court of considerable extent, surrounded by a high wall, and, with its tall gables and chimneys, still forms a striking object.

In 1650 Clogheen as it was then called, was destroyed by fire by its owner Sir Richard Everard to prevent its occupation by Cromwellian troops. From then on Clogheen was known by the more appropriate name of Burncourt. As well as losing his fine home, the unfortunate Sir Richard also lost his life when he was hanged by General Ireton in 1651.