Merlinpark Castle
Ruined tower house in County Galway, Ireland
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Merlinpark Castle or Merlin Castle is a tower house and national monument located in County Galway, Ireland, close to the grounds of Merlin Park University Hospital.[3][4]
| Merlinpark Castle | |
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| Native name Caisleán Pháirc Mhuirlinne (Irish) | |
| Merlin Castle | |
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| Type | tower house |
| Location | Merlin Park, Galway, Ireland |
| Coordinates | 53.27975°N 8.99808°W |
| Built | 15th century[1] |
| Owner | State |
  Location of Merlinpark Castle in County Galway | |
| Official name | Merlinpark Castle |
| Reference no. | 609[2] |
Location
History
While the area may have contained an earlier fortification associated with Tairrdelbach Ua Conchobair (King of Connacht and High King of Ireland in the 12th century),[5] the tower house of Merlin Castle dates from the 15th or 16th century.[1] It was owned by the Lynch family (Ó Loingsigh) in the 16th century.[4] Still in good condition, it was lived in until the mid-19th century.[6]
The tower house, which was known as 'Doughiske Castle' until the 18th century,[7] has the remains of a sheela na gig carving on the second floor.[8]
