File photo: A local national school on their visit to Castlegarde Castle, built about 1190 A.D., is the oldest continually inhabited castle in Ireland.
Emly Historical Society
Visit to Castlegarde Castle, Cappamore, on Saturday, November 25. Meeting at church car park at 10 am; own transport or car pooling, Adm. to Castle - €10.
Followed by visit to Glenstal Church & Gardens.
Lunch and snacks at own expense. Names and admission to castle to be given at Callanans Shop as soon as possible. Open to one and all.
Castlegarde Castle, built about 1190 A.D., is the oldest continually inhabited castle in Ireland. At various times it was home to the O’Briens of Thomond and to the Geraldine Earls of Desmond, and has played a significant role in Ireland’s history.
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