History

  Dating back to the 15th century [1, 2] and located in County Louth, near Gibstown [2], Dunmahon Castle witnessed the turbulent events of the Irish history and was the sad theatre of fierce and bloody battles.
  The four storey tower house was erected for defensive reasons, as it is demonstrated by its large stoney walls and the position, which ensures a wide view over the sorrounding areas [1].
  The castle was a stronghold of the Plunket family and stayed inhabited until the Cromwellian invasion of Ireland [3]. Most likely, in the 1640s Cromwell’s troops were responsible of a massacre in which at least 250 people defending the castle lost their lives [2, 3]. However, accounts about what happened vary [3] and there is a possibility that someone else was responsible for the atrocities [4].
  Visitors should be aware that reaching the roof is extremely dangerous and absolutely not recommended.

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Tips

  The beautiful Dunmahon and the challenging path towards it!
  This wonderful gem is well hidden, so we had to ask local people for directions. It was also a bit problematic to park our car, as the path to the castle is near the road and right in front of a small little gate. Once passed that, it might take you about 10 minutes to finally reach the castle.
  Although it still stands tall, the place carries it's own risks. In 1979 a horrific incident took place, where a child fell to his death, so be extremely careful and vigilant. We absolutely do not recommend to reach the roof, as it is very dangerous… Perhaps, you might want to fly a drone and use it to record the view from the top of the castle. Also, you might want to consider a visit during dry and not windy days, as the path to the castle can be muddy.
  This place carries a lot of Irish history and the massacre that took place in the 1640s still heavily weights on it.