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This five-storey tower house was built in the 16th century by the O'Shaughnessy family. Sir Roger O'Shaughnessy was succeeded by his brother Dermot, "the Swarthy", known as "the Queen's O'Shaughnessy" for his support of the Crown. In 1579, Dermot and his nephew John fought each other hand-to-hand in a dispute over the castle. The fight resulted in the death of both men. It stands on an elevated site and is partially surrounded by its original defensive wall. The castle has undergone recently extensive renovation and now it is a National Monument.
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