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THE CASTLE OF LEIMANEH
Kilfenora, County Clare, IRELAND
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Ramblings and Other ThingsThe castle of Leimaneh, formerly the residence of that branch of the O’Briens from which Lord Inchiquin descends, is situated also in the parish of Killinaboy. It is in a tolerable state of preservation, and its size and surroundings attest the importance of the family by whom it was inhabited. In 1580 it was the property of Teige, son of Murrogh (the Tanist, first baron of Inchiquin). An inscription is found over the entrance porch in the following words:—“
This was built in the year of our Lord 1648, by Connor O’Brien, and by Mary-ni-Mahone, wife of the said Connor.”
Irish Church Lady ~ICL~Labels: Ireland, Thursday Challenge