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Blackrock Castle is a castellated fortification located at Blackrock, about 2 km from Cork city centre on the banks of the River Lee in Ireland. Originally developed as a coastal defence fortification in the 16th century to protect upper Cork Harbour and port, the site now houses an observatory, visitor centre and restaurant.
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Quintin castle is one of the very few Anglo-Norman castles still occupied in Ireland. [235] The castle was built in 1184 on the orders of John de Courcy and later occupied by the Savage family, who would add some small additions to the castle. This cycle would continue through the ages all the way to now.
Baltimore, County Cork: Tower house 14th to 17th century Built on an earlier Anglo-Norman structure, Dún na Séad castle (Fort of the Jewels) was an O'Driscoll stronghold Dún na Long and Dún an Óir Castles Cléire and Sherkin Islands: Tower houses 15th to 17th century
Blackrock Road in the early 20th century, with the tramway of the Cork Electric Tramways and Lighting Company. Blackrock was formerly served by the narrow gauge Cork, Blackrock and Passage Railway. Blackrock railway station opened on 8 June 1850, but finally closed on 12 September 1932. [5] the old railway line is now used by walkers as an amenity.
UK royal staff decorated residences like Windsor Castle for the holidays. The British royals have a slew of famous properties, from Windsor to Holyroodhouse to Buckingham Palace.
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This is a list of lighthouses in Ireland. ... Blackrock Castle: Cork Cork: Cork Harbour: 1582: 1903: A light was shown from a window in the highest tower. ...