Rockfleet Castle

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Rockfleet Castle
Rockfleet Castle

Rockfleet Castle or Carraigahowley Castle (Carraig-an-Cabhlaigh), is a tower house near Newport in County Mayo, Ireland. It was built in the mid 16th century, and is most famously associated with Grace O'Malley, the pirate queen and chieftain of the clan O’Malley[1][2].

Rockfleet Castle has 4 floors and is over 18 metres in height. It is open to the public in the summer months. It is situated by the sea. Boats for fishing trips and for Clare Island depart from the nearby pier.

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  1. ^ Rockfleet Castle, accessed: 20th May, 2007
  2. ^ Grace O'Malley (includes photos of Rockfleet Castle), accessed: 20th May, 2007

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