CASTLE ROCHE DUNDALK REPUBLIC OF IRELAND
CASTLE ROCHE DUNDALK REPUBLIC OF IRELAND MY LAST FILGHT WITH MY MAVIC AIR .
Castle Roche Co. louth Ireland
One of Irelands hidden gems. The Norman built Castle Roche as seen from above.
Castle Roche Dundalk, Ireland
Castle Roche is a Norman castle built in 1236 AD
Castle Roche Ireland 4K Drone Aerial View
Castle Roche is a Norman castle located some 10 km (7 miles) north-west of Dundalk, County Louth, Ireland. It was the seat of the De Verdun family, who built the castle in 1236 AD.
It is built upon a large rocky outcrop and commands extensive views of the surrounding country. Together with a deep moat its strong walls rendered it virtually impregnable. A secret passage once connected the castle to a round tower outpost. St. Ronan's Well lies nearby.
Exploring An Irish Castle | MirandaTheAdventurer
We're back in Ireland for Christmas! We started the trip by exploring an amazing 13th century Irish castle in County Louth: Castle Roche.
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Castle Roche, Ireland
Castle Roche (Irish: Dún Gall) is a Norman castle located some 10 km (7 miles) north-west of Dundalk, County Louth, Ireland. It was the seat of the De Verdun family (also spelt De Verdon), who built the castle in 1236 AD.
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Castle Roche.Dundalk co.louth
Castle Roche.Dundalk co.louth
CU CHULAINN'S CASTLE DUNDALK REPUBLIC OF IRELAND
CU CHULAINN'S CASTLE DUNDALK REPUBLIC OF IRELAND
Dundalk County Louth Ireland This week I visit Dundalk
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Cúchulainn’s Castle – Castletown Motte
The ruin of a late 18th century castellated house known as ‘Byrne’s Folly’ stands on top of the mound. It was built by Patrick Byrne, a well-known pirate, in 1780 ad.
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Best Attractions and Places to See in Dundalk, Ireland
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List of Best Things to do in Dundalk, Ireland
Dundalk Stadium
Castle Roche
Stephenstown Pond Nature Park
Cooley Whiskey Visitor Centre
St. Patrick's Church
Proleek Dolmen
Hill of Faughart
Louth County Museum
Dundalk Tourist Information Office
Saint Brigid’s Shrine and Well
Roche Castle - County Louth - Ireland
This is Roache Castle in county Louth Ireland. Hope you enjoy : )
Castle Roche Castleroche is a Norman castle located some 10 km (7 miles) north-west of Dundalk, County Louth, Ireland. It was the seat of the De Verdun family (also spelt De Verdon), who built the castle in 1236 AD.
It is built upon a large rocky outcrop and commands extensive views of the surrounding country. Together with a deep moat its strong walls rendered it virtually impregnable. A secret passage once connected the castle to a round tower outpost. St. Ronan's Well lies nearby.
The De Verdun family of Belton, Leicestershire and Alton, Staffordshire had a history in the region, Bertram de Verdun arriving as part of John's first expedition to Ireland. By 1185 he had erected a manor house at Castletown Mount and subsequently obtained the town's charter in 1189.
Bertram's granddaughter Rohesia de Verdun from Alton, England was married to Theobald le Botiller, 2nd Chief Butler of Ireland. After her husband’s sudden death whist travelling in Poitou, France, she moved to her lands in Ireland. She immediately set about fortifying the land with a castle. However, her quick tempered reputation deterred all potential architects. She then offered her hand in marriage (and thereby a share in her wealth) to the man who would build the castle to her liking. Local legend has it, after their wedding banquet in the newly completed castle, she invited her husband to the bridal suite and urged him to view their estate from the large bedroom window. Taking no chances with the castle’s secrets, she promptly pushed her new husband from the window, where he plummeted towards his death. [3] The window was known thereafter as the Murder Window. Rohesia became a nun in Gracedieu Priory, Leicestershire, died there in 1247 and was buried in nearby Belton parish church where her effigy may be seen. Although it is generally accepted that Rohesia originally commissioned the castle, much of it is thought to have been added by her son by Theobald; John. [4]The name Castle Roche is thought to be derived from Rohesia's Castle.
The site of the castle held a strategic position on the frontier between the (then) exclusively Gaelic province of Ulster, and the Anglo-Norman territory known as The Pale and controlled the pass into what is now South Armagh. The de Verdon family held the site for many years. Nicholas de Verdon (who died in 1316) was in charge during the Bruce Invasion by Edward Bruce, brother of Robert the Bruce. A hosting of all English forces in Ireland took place here in 1561 but the castle was finally laid to ruin in 1641, during the Cromwellian conquest of Ireland.
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Project 38 - 4k Castle Roche Ireland
A lovely place so it's a shame that the clouds, once again, appeared.
Castletown river dundalk Port Dundalk County Louth Ireland
Dundalk Port has it variety of wildlife like birds and mammals like the seals and otter birds like Brent goose little egret great crested grebe and many more One of the most scenic places in ireland
Saint Brigid's Shrine, Faughart, Dundalk, Louth, Ireland
The shrine at Faughart, near Dundalk, County Louth, is dedicated to Saint Brigid, Ireland's second saint (after Patrick), who was said to have been born at Faughart in the fifth century. She later founded a monastery at Kildare. Her tradition is strongly celebrated in Faughart and Dundalk to this day, with an annual pilgrimage and other events taking place on her feast day, February 1st, every year.
Roche Castle Dundalk
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Dundalk Co Louth Shot Really Early in the morning.
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