Askeaton Castle

Askeaton Castle. Limerick, Ireland.

General views of Askeaton Castle. Dating from 1199, here's some info from wiki:

Among the many historic structures in the town are a Franciscan Friary dating from 1389 and a castle dating from 1199. The castle was abandoned to crown forces in 1580 - its walls blown up by the fleeing Alien defenders - after the fall of Carrigafoyle Castle to the English during the Desmond Rebellions.



This is a very interesting town just off the main road. Well worth stopping by for a few hours. Very interesting historical sites combined with a town that doesn't seem to have been ruined by recent developments.

Askeaton Castle County Limerick Ireland

Askeaton Castle

Askeaton Castle was built by William De Burgo in 1199. It stands on a small island in the River Deel. During the Desmond rebellion in 1580 the walls were blown when news was heard of the of the fall of nearby Carrigafoyle Castle. It was finally dismantled as a viable fortress by Cromwellian forces in 1652. The shell remains today but there are fragments of a 13th century wall and a 15th century Banqueting hall. The castle stands by the bridge in Askeaton and is surrounded in this wonderful little heritage town by it's own Hellfire Club to the east and the nearby ruins of the Franciscan friary built in 1389. The castle was closed to the public as some structural renovation was being conducted. The tourist office has all sorts of information by the bridge with very friendly staff..
To reach Askeaton take the N69 from Limerick. Parking is readily available near the tourist office.

Askeaton

Askeaton, Co. Limerick. An official motorhome service point. Visit atozen.org for more information

Askeaton Castle County Limerick

Askeaton Castle was built by William De Burgo in 1199. It stands on a small island in the River Deel. During the Desmond rebellion in 1580 the walls were blown when news was heard of the of the fall of nearby Carrigafoyle Castle. It was finally dismantled as a viable fortress by Cromwellian forces in 1652. The shell remains today but there are fragments of a 13th century wall and a 15th century Banqueting hall. The castle stands by the bridge in Askeaton and is surrounded in this wonderful little heritage town by it's own Hellfire Club to the east and the nearby ruins of the Franciscan friary built in 1389. When we visited, the castle was closed to the public as some structural renovation was being conducted but we were regailed with all sorts of information by a very helpful lady in the tourist office by the bridge.
To reach Askeaton take the N69 from Limerick. Parking is readily available near the tourist office.

Askeaton 's Best

Hidden Ireland The River Deel Askeaton Co Limerick,Ireland

Hidden Ireland The river Deel Askeaton Co. Limerick

askeaton castle at night

askeaton castle at night ireland history

Askeaton 21st June

De big event at super-valu ,aint he cute!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Askeaton

Askeaton

super valu Askeaton

The Big event June 21st Vintage car  Parade and of course de bikers

Knights Templar Tower. Askeaton, Limerick, Ireland.

A Knights Templar Tower in County Limerick. How Exciting! Built in 1298. Interior and exterior shots. Shots of the surrounding graveyard and church.

Skating in town

Paddy Carrig ~ Askeaton Town

Askeaton Co. Limerick Ireland

Askeaton co.Limerick Ireland

Askeaton Abbey

drone

Askeaton,The River Deel,The Shannon Estuary,

shannonestuarywildatlanticway.com
iphone videos of the river deel and its meeting with the River Shannon Estuary.Wintering birds are visible in November in this location.

Shooting in askeaton

Me doing a bit of clay shooting

Jack Walsh 21 06 18

You will be missed, Jack!

Askeaton. 80s

Askeaton Coral Leisure Boys Cliff Diving

First time Cliff Diving near at Ballybunion in Ireland