Moyry Castle

#5987 among destinations in the United Kingdom

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Moyry Castle is situated in County Armagh, Northern Ireland. It was built during the latter stages of the Nine Years' War in June 1601 by Lord Mountjoy to help secure Moyry Pass and the Gap of the North. It is set in the corner of a small bawn and is a small rectangular tower three storeys high. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 54°4'13"N, 6°23'7"W

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Northern IrelandUnited Kingdom

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Moyry Castle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Slieve Gullion, Ballykeel Dolmen, Warrenpoint, Narrow Water Keep.

4.8 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Volcano
Slieve Gullion, Newry
122 min walk • Slieve Gullion is a mountain in the south of County Armagh, Northern Ireland. The mountain is the heart of the Ring of Gullion and is the highest point in the county, with an elevation of 573 metres.
5.7 miNW
Archaeological site
Ballykeel Dolmen
147 min walk • Ballykeel Dolmen is a neolithic tripod portal tomb and a State Care Historic Monument at the foot of the western flank of Slieve Gullion, above a tributary of the Forkhill river, in the Newry, Mourne and Down District Council area, at grid ref: H9950 2132.
5.7 miE
Town
Warrenpoint
146 min walk • One of the town's most popular attractions is the Warrenpoint Beach, a beautiful stretch of sand and pebbles that is perfect for a leisurely stroll or a relaxing day by the sea. Visitors can also take a boat trip on Carlingford Lough, enjoying the tranquil waters...
5.1 miNE
Forts and castles
Narrow Water Keep
131 min walk • Narrow Water Castle is a 16th-century tower house and bawn near Warrenpoint in Northern Ireland. It is beside the A2 road and on the County Down bank of the Clanrye River, which enters Carlingford Lough a mile to the south.
6.1 miNE
Sport, Sport venue
The Showgrounds
156 min walk • The Showgrounds is a football stadium in Newry, County Down, Northern Ireland. It was the home ground of Newry City F.C. and is now the home ground of their successor club, Newry City A.F.C. The stadium holds 7,949, but is currently restricted to 2,275 under safety legislation.

Moyry Castle

Facts and practical information

Moyry Castle plan & book

Moyry Castle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Slieve Gullion, Newry

Ballykeel Dolmen

Warrenpoint

Narrow Water Keep

The Showgrounds