Ballymote Castle, Ballymote
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Facts and practical information
Ballymote Castle is a large rectangular keepless castle, built around 1300. It is located in the townland of Carrownanty on the outskirts of Ballymote in southern County Sligo, Ireland. This area was known historically as Átha Cliath an Chorainn, which roughly translates as The Ford of the Hurdles of Corann. It is the last of the Norman castles in Connacht. It was probably built in order to protect the newly won possessions of Richard Óg de Burgh, 2nd Earl of Ulster, in County Sligo, some distance from an earlier motte. ()
Day trips
Ballymote Castle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Caves of Kesh, Temple House Manor and Castle, Eagles Flying, The Art Deco Theatre & Cinema.