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| '''Foulksrath Castle''' ({{lang-ga|Caislean Ratha}}) is a |
'''Foulksrath Castle''' ({{lang-ga|Caislean Ratha}}) is a 16th century<ref name=1962IrishTimes>{{cite news|title=Minister to reopen Foulksrath Castle|accessdate=7 February 2013|newspaper=The Irish Times|date=20 October 1962|pages=13}}</ref> | ||
| ] ] located in ] in ], ]. | |||
| It was built by the Purcell clan |
It was built by the Purcell clan from Normandy. After over three centuries as owners, the family was allowed to living as peasants in the castle barn after it was confiscated by ] and given to his officers after the ].<ref name=1962IrishTimes /> An officer named Bradshaw became the new owner.<ref name=1962IrishTimes /> | ||
| The castle has had a number of owners since including Moses Henshaw and Mr. Ryan.<ref name=1962IrishTimes /> | |||
| ⚫ | Foulksrath Castle is privately owned. Located about 12 km outside the Medieval city of Kilkenny it is a well preserved and restored Norman Tower House. Most of the Bawn (outer) wall and some ancillary structures also survive in addition to the main tower. A ] has been added over the centre of the tower, though the open-air walk along the tower's ] ] has been preserved and is still accessible. A narrow spiral staircase connects the four stories. The remains of a moat protect the outer walls of the tower. The moat is believed to have existed since the original structure was built some time in the early 13th century. It is probable that the earlier building was incorporated into the present structure. | ||
| The castle was purchased by ] in 1946 with community support. The purchase and cost of conversion into a youth hostel were met by a public appeal.<ref name=1962IrishTimes /> | |||
| ⚫ | Foulksrath Castle is privately owned. Located about 12 km outside the Medieval city of Kilkenny it is a well preserved and restored Norman Tower House. Most of the Bawn (outer) wall and some ancillary structures also survive in addition to the main tower. A ] has been added over the centre of the tower, though the open-air walk along the tower's ] ] has been preserved and is still accessible. A narrow spiral staircase connects the four stories. The remains of a moat protect the outer walls of the tower. The moat is believed to have existed since the original structure was built some time in the early 13th century. It is probable that the earlier building was incorporated into the present structure.{{cn}} | ||
| Stories have circulated that Foulksrath Castle is ] by the daughter of the original owner, who was supposedly killed in the tower{{Citation needed|date=October 2009}}. A ] television crew of British ] hunters visited in 1992. Other ghosts include a woman who was killed by her lover and haunts the castle by creating the scent of lilacs. The owner/keeper of the castle has claimed to see ghosts as well{{Citation needed|date=October 2009}}. | Stories have circulated that Foulksrath Castle is ] by the daughter of the original owner, who was supposedly killed in the tower{{Citation needed|date=October 2009}}. A ] television crew of British ] hunters visited in 1992. Other ghosts include a woman who was killed by her lover and haunts the castle by creating the scent of lilacs. The owner/keeper of the castle has claimed to see ghosts as well{{Citation needed|date=October 2009}}. | ||
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Foulksrath Castle (Template:Lang-ga) is a 16th century Anglo-Norman tower house located in Jenkinstown in County Kilkenny, Ireland.
It was built by the Purcell clan from Normandy. After over three centuries as owners, the family was allowed to living as peasants in the castle barn after it was confiscated by Oliver Cromwell and given to his officers after the Cromwellian conquest of Ireland. An officer named Bradshaw became the new owner.
The castle has had a number of owners since including Moses Henshaw and Mr. Ryan.
The castle was purchased by An Óige in 1946 with community support. The purchase and cost of conversion into a youth hostel were met by a public appeal.
Foulksrath Castle is privately owned. Located about 12 km outside the Medieval city of Kilkenny it is a well preserved and restored Norman Tower House. Most of the Bawn (outer) wall and some ancillary structures also survive in addition to the main tower. A pitched roof has been added over the centre of the tower, though the open-air walk along the tower's crenellated battlement has been preserved and is still accessible. A narrow spiral staircase connects the four stories. The remains of a moat protect the outer walls of the tower. The moat is believed to have existed since the original structure was built some time in the early 13th century. It is probable that the earlier building was incorporated into the present structure.
Stories have circulated that Foulksrath Castle is haunted by the daughter of the original owner, who was supposedly killed in the tower. A BBC television crew of British ghost hunters visited in 1992. Other ghosts include a woman who was killed by her lover and haunts the castle by creating the scent of lilacs. The owner/keeper of the castle has claimed to see ghosts as well.
References
- ^ "Minister to reopen Foulksrath Castle". The Irish Times. 20 October 1962. p. 13.
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