Castlebawn (locally known as Simon's Castle)
Castlebawn was built by McNamara family chieftains (circa 1540), McNamaras lived there until the Cromwellian land confiscations of the 17th century when it became disused. In 1827 the towerhouse was badly damaged by explosives when the authorities attempted to destroy it, as the castle had become a den for local Potin makers. The castle was so well built that three of the walls remained intact until 1996 when Pat & Mary Cody completed the mammoth task of sensitively restoring the ruin to its former glory. It is now open to the public in the summer months but is access is via boat only.

For information contact: Pat Cody
Mobile: 087 29208807
Email: pcody@eircom.ie
Web: www.castlebawn.com

Opening Times:
July - August, Tuesday - Saturday, 2 - 6 p.m.
Otherwise by appointment, for opening times outside these hours.

Remember the island is accessible by boat only, boats can be rented throughout the Summer season from Whelans Boat Hire Killaloe or Ger Madden Taxi-boats Mountshannon.

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