Name: Ballycowan Castle – old ruin
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1. Ballycowan Castle via the Grand Canal Way

17.5km

04:25

20m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Grace Mulligan

April 26, 2023

Walk on by the wonderful Ballycowan Catle perched on the edge of the Grand Canal just 4km from Tullamore. The castle was built in 1589 as a fortified house by Thomas Morres.

Renée

October 7, 2021

An old ruin by the wayside. Whenever I pass such walls, I ask myself what they might have looked like in their prime.

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Location: Offaly, Ireland

Ballycowan Castle – old ruin

1. Ballycowan Castle via the Grand Canal Way

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