Previously known as Clogheen, it was deliberately destroyed by fire in 1650 to prevent it being occupied by Cromwell's forces. With the impressive stronghold being only finished in construction in 1641, it was never restored and has remained a ruin ever since. An impressive sight from the road side.

Natalie

May 21, 2023

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Completed in 1641, Burncourt Castle is a fortified house first known as Everard's Castle. It had a very short history, being burnt down in 1649 by Lady Catherine Everard as Oliver Cromwell's Roundhead came close, hence the name, 'Burned Court'.

Targi

June 2, 2024

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Burncourt Castle is a fortified house and a National Monument in County Tipperary, Ireland.

The castle was originally known as Everard's Castle, and was built by Richard Everard, 1st Baronet …

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1. Cahir, Cashel and Fethard loop from Clonmel

183km

08:17

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2. Cahir Castle and the town – Burncourt Castle (Ruin) loop from Cahir

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390m

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3. Cahir Castle and the town – Burncourt Castle (Ruin) loop from Mitchelstown

76.1km

03:20

550m

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Location: Tipperary, Munster, Ireland

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Burncourt Castle (Ruin)

1. Cahir, Cashel and Fethard loop from Clonmel

2. Cahir Castle and the town – Burncourt Castle (Ruin) loop from Cahir

3. Cahir Castle and the town – Burncourt Castle (Ruin) loop from Mitchelstown

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