Lackeen Castle, County Tipperary
Photo © Mike Searle, 1 October 2009
Lackeen Castle, County Tipperary
Photo © Mike Searle, 1 October 2009
Lackeen Castle, County Tipperary Photo © Mike Searle, 1 October 2009 |
Lackeen Castle, County Tipperary Photo © Mike Searle, 1 October 2009 |
The location of this castle is equi-distant between Portumna and Birr. This tower house with its stepped gables (a later modification) lies within a pentagonal bawn having an arched gateway entrance.
The castle belonged to Brian O'Kennedy who died in 1588, and was confiscated by Cromwell in 1653.